Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1986

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1986. 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. 1 Archie League

  Pioneering air traffic controller recognized as the first professional in his field, instrumental in developing modern aviation safety protocols.

• Oct. 3 Vince DiMaggio

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1912)

• Oct. 5 James H. Wilkinson

  Distinguished American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to computational mathematics and scientific computing.

• Oct. 5 Hal B. Wallis

  American film producer (b. 1898)

• Oct. 10 Gleb Wataghin

  Ukrainian-italian physicist and academic (b. 1899)

• Oct. 11 Norm Cash

  Norm Cash was a prominent Major League Baseball first baseman who played primarily for the Detroit Tigers from 1960 to 1974, known for his powerful hitting and Gold Glove defense.

• Oct. 14 Keenan Wynn

  Keenan Wynn was a prolific Hollywood character actor who appeared in over 220 films across comedy and drama genres. He was part of MGM's stable of actors for thirteen years and came from a family of performers, being the son and grandson of silent film actors.

• Oct. 14 Takahiko Yamanouchi

  Japanese physicist (b. 1902)

• Oct. 14 [Francis XA] Keenan Wynn

  Us actor, dr strangelove, dies at 70

• Oct. 16 Arthur Grumiaux

  Renowned Belgian classical violinist and pianist, celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach.

• Oct. 19 Samora Machel

  Prominent Mozambican revolutionary leader who became the first president of Mozambique after independence, playing a crucial role in the country's liberation struggle.

• Oct. 19 Dele Giwa

  Nigerian journalist, co-founded newswatch magazine (b. 1947)

• Oct. 19 Moses Asch

  Record founder (folkways) dies at 81

• Oct. 21 Lionel Murphy

  Lionel Murphy was a prominent Australian jurist and politician who served as the 22nd Attorney-General of Australia, making significant contributions to the nation's legal and political landscape.

• Oct. 22 Albert von Szent-Györgyi Nagyrápolt

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discoveries in connection with the biological combustion processes, with special reference to vitamin C and the catalysis of fumaric acid

• Oct. 22 Albert Szent-Györgyi

  MED - Hungarian-american physiologist and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1893)

• Oct. 22 Jane Dornacker

  American actress and singer (b. 1947)

• Oct. 22 Thorgeir Stubø

  Norwegian guitarist and composer (b. 1943)

• Oct. 22 Ye Jianying

  Chinese general and politician, head of state of the people's republic of china (b. 1897)

• Oct. 23 Lino Ventura

  Renowned French actor famous for detective and crime films, known for his tough-guy roles and distinctive screen presence. He was a prominent figure in French cinema during the mid-20th century, transitioning from a prizefighter to a respected actor.

• Oct. 23 Edward Adelbert Doisy

  MED - American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1893)

• Oct. 26 Jackson Scholz

  American sprinter who won multiple Olympic medals.

• Oct. 28 John Braine

  John Braine was an influential English novelist and librarian, best known for his novel 'Room at the Top', a key work in the British Angry Young Men literary movement.

• Oct. 31 Robert S. Mulliken

  CHE - American physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1896)