Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1991. 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 Hazen Argue
Canadian politician (b. 1921)
Oct. 2 Dimitrios I
Patriarch / primus interparis orthodox christians
Oct. 3 Max Cantor
Journalist
Oct. 4 J Frank Wilson
American singer (and the cavaliers). (born 1941).
Oct. 6 Igor Talkov
Russian singer-songwriter (b. 1956)
Oct. 7 Leo Durocher
Legendary baseball manager and coach who led the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants during a notable career in Major League Baseball. He was a prominent figure in baseball's golden era and known for his competitive spirit.
Oct. 7 Darren Millane
Australian footballer (b. 1965)
Oct. 8 Natalia Ginzburg
Prominent Italian Jewish writer known for her powerful novels, essays, and plays that explored family dynamics, politics, and personal relationships during and after World War II.
Oct. 9 Roy Black
Roy Black was a popular German pop singer known for romantic ballads who captivated audiences with his charming looks during the 1960s and 1970s. He was particularly famous for his distinctive appearance and emotional musical style. Despite his early death from heart failure, he remains an iconic figure in German pop music.
Oct. 10 Redd Foxx
Pioneering African American comedian and actor who revolutionized black comedy through his groundbreaking role in the sitcom 'Sanford and Son'. He overcame challenging childhood circumstances to become a legendary entertainer who broke racial barriers in comedy.
Oct. 12 Sheila Florance
Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).
Oct. 12 Aline MacMahon
Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92
Oct. 12 Arkady Strugatsky
Influential Soviet science fiction writer who, alongside his brother Boris, significantly shaped the genre of science fiction in the USSR. Their collaborative works are renowned for their philosophical depth and innovative storytelling. They are considered among the most important science fiction authors of the 20th century.
Oct. 12 Regis Toomey
American actor and character actor. he started his career on stage, before moving to tv. toomey began his career in 1928 and lasted over 40 years. he is credited with more than 150 films, in which he mostly portrays an actor who is either on the right or left of the law in routine criminal dramas. his films range from …
Oct. 13 Donald Houston
Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67
Oct. 16 Tonny Huurdeman
Singer / actress (frills)
Oct. 17 Piet van Est [the Vuurbal]
Bicylist (7x tour de france)
Oct. 22 Hachiro Kasuga
Japanese singer and actor (b. 1924)
Oct. 22 Peter Willes
British actor/producer (ways we live).
Oct. 24 Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry was an iconic American television writer and producer who created the groundbreaking science fiction franchise Star Trek. His visionary series explored complex social and philosophical themes through space exploration, profoundly influencing popular culture and science fiction storytelling. Roddenberry's work inspired generations of scientists, writers, and technology innovators.
Oct. 24 Ismat Chughtai
Indian author and screenwriter (b. 1915)
Oct. 24 Leon Clements
Journalist (interlijnen), dies at 43
Oct. 27 George Barker
Renowned English poet and author who was active in the 20th century, known for his significant contributions to poetry.
Oct. 27 Pyke F C Koch
Realistic painter
Oct. 28 G L Vitto entertainer
Dies at 69
Oct. 29 Mario Scelba
Prominent Italian Christian Democratic politician who served as the 33rd Prime Minister of Italy and played a significant role in post-war Italian politics.
Oct. 30 William Shea
Named shea stadium, shea stadium dies at 84.
Oct. 31 Joseph Papp
Influential theater producer who founded the New York Shakespeare Festival and made Shakespeare accessible to the public. He was a pivotal figure in American theater, championing new works and diverse talents.