Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1983. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

Oct. 2 Gerald Strang
Canadian composer dies at 75
Oct. 3 John K M McCaffery
Television host, one minute please, dies at 69
Oct. 5 Earl Tupper
American inventor and entrepreneur who founded Tupperware Corporation, revolutionizing home food storage with innovative airtight plastic containers that became a global household staple.
Oct. 5 Humberto Mauro
Brazilian director and screenwriter (b. 1897)
Oct. 6 Terence Cooke
Prominent American Catholic Cardinal who served as Archbishop of New York from 1968 to 1983.
Oct. 7 George O. Abell
American astronomer, professor at ucla, science popularizer, and skeptic (d. 1983)
Oct. 8 Joan Hackett
American actress who gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, known for her roles in films like 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and critically acclaimed performances.
Oct. 10 Ralph Richardson
Renowned British stage and film actor, known for his distinguished performances in classic films like 'Anna Karenina' and 'Doctor Zhivago'. He was a prominent figure in British theater and cinema during the mid-20th century.
Oct. 11 R. Fraser Armstrong
Canadian administrator and engineer (b. 1889)
Oct. 12 Jiri Lederer
Czechoslovakia journalist/dissident, died at 61
Oct. 14 Willard Price
British author known for adventure stories like 'Adventure' series.
Oct. 14 Paul Fix
Actor (rifleman) dies from kidney failure at the age of 82
Oct. 15 Pat O'Brien
American actor. he was a charming, gentle irish mug who played a variety of roles in heroic and humorous irish films. his films include "angels with dirty faces," 1938 and "knute rockne all american," 1940, and "some like it hot," 1960. he also appeared in the on-screen adventures, "china clipper" and "ceiling zero."
Oct. 16 Jakov Gotovac
Croatian composer and conductor (b. 1895)
Oct. 17 Raymond Aron
Raymond Aron was a prominent French intellectual who significantly contributed to political sociology, liberal theory, and Cold War analysis. He was a leading critic of totalitarian ideologies and a key figure in 20th-century French philosophical thought. Aron was known for his rigorous analysis of international relations and critique of Marxist perspectives.
Oct. 18 Diego Abad de Santillán
Spanish economist and author (b. 1897)
Oct. 19 Maurice Bishop
Aruban-grenadian lawyer and politician, 2nd prime minister of grenada (b. 1944)
Oct. 20 Merle Travis
Merle Travis was a pioneering country and western musician who revolutionized guitar playing with his unique 'Travis picking' fingerstyle technique. He was a significant influence on folk and country music, best known for his hit song 'Sixteen Tons' and his virtuosic guitar skills.
Oct. 23 Jessica Savitch
Pioneering NBC weekend news anchor from Margate, New Jersey, who tragically died in a car accident at age 36, cutting short a promising broadcasting career.
Oct. 24 Jiang Wen-Ye
Taiwanese composer and educator (b. 1910)
Oct. 25 Hermann Ambrosius
Composer dies at 86
Oct. 28 Otto Messmer
American animator and screenwriter (b. 1892)
Oct. 29 Sten Broman
Sten Broman was a prominent Swedish journalist and television personality who made significant contributions to media during the 1970s and early 1980s.
Oct. 31 Sharof Rashidov
Uzbek politician, cpsu politburo candidate member (b. 1917)
Oct. 31 George Halas
American professional football coach and owner of a team (born 1895).