Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1993. 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 Janine Darcey
French actress known for her theatrical and film performances during the mid-20th century. She had a notable career in French cinema and passed away at the age of 75.
Oct. 3 Gary Gordon
U.S. Army Sergeant and Medal of Honor recipient who was killed during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia in 1993, immortalized in the book and film 'Black Hawk Down'.
Oct. 3 Randy Shughart
American military hero and Medal of Honor recipient who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia in 1993, immortalized in the book and film 'Black Hawk Down'.
Oct. 3 JH Scheps
Dutch mp (social democratic), is killed at 93
Oct. 5 Karl G Henize
NASA astronaut and scientist who participated in the Space Shuttle mission STS-51-F. He was a distinguished researcher who contributed significantly to space exploration before his untimely death in 1993.
Oct. 7 Cyril Cusack
Renowned Irish stage and film actor known for his versatile performances, including a memorable role in the classic thriller 'Day of the Jackal'. He was a respected figure in international cinema with a career spanning several decades.
Oct. 10 Catherine Collard
Talented French classical pianist known for her interpretations of Debussy and Haydn, tragically died at the young age of 46.
Oct. 11 Andy Stewart
Famous Scottish singer and entertainer known for his traditional Scottish music and comedic performances.
Oct. 13 Otmar Gutmann
German filmmaker (b. 1937)
Oct. 17 Criss Oliva
Renowned guitarist and songwriter for the progressive metal band Savatage, known for his exceptional guitar skills and significant contribution to the metal music scene before his tragic death in 1993.
Oct. 18 Smail Yefsah
At 31 the murder of an algerian television journalist
Oct. 19 Roy Armstrong
English historian (traditional buildings), dies at 91
Oct. 19 Bert Schoofs
48-year-old table tennis star dies
Oct. 21 Sam Zolotow
At 94, a us theater critic (ny times) dies
Oct. 24 Heinz Kubsch
German footballer (born 1930)
Oct. 24 Tonino Nardi
Italian cinematographer porte manifest dies at 54
Oct. 25 Vincent Price
Iconic American actor renowned for his distinctive voice and sophisticated horror film roles. A true Renaissance man, he was also a respected art collector, gourmet cook, and prolific author of art and culinary books.
Oct. 25 Danny Chan
Hong kong singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (b. 1958)
Oct. 25 Philip P Cohen
Doctor (nobel) dies at 85
Oct. 26 Oro
Mexican wrestler (b. 1971)
Oct. 26 Absolutely Nobody [David Powers]
Washington lt.gov candidate dies at 37
Oct. 28 Doris Duke
Doris Duke was a prominent American heiress and philanthropist, known for her immense wealth and complex personal life. She was ranked 18th on Forbes' 1993 list of the 400 richest Americans and was recognized for her business acumen and diverse interests. Duke was a tall, talented woman who played jazz piano and made significant contributions to philanthropy.
Oct. 28 Juri Lotman
Russian-estonian historian and scholar (b. 1922)
Oct. 29 Lipman Bers
Latvian-american mathematician and academic (b. 1914)
Oct. 29 Raymond Lockhart
At 65, tv director huntley brinkley report dies
Oct. 30 Paul Gregoire
Archbishop of montreal (born in 1911).
Oct. 31 River Phoenix
River Phoenix was a promising young actor who became an iconic figure in 1980s and early 1990s cinema, known for his powerful performances in critically acclaimed films before his tragic early death.
Oct. 31 Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini was a legendary Italian film director renowned for his surreal, imaginative, and visually stunning cinema that revolutionized modern filmmaking.
Oct. 31 Edwin A Walker
At 84, us maj-gen dies from lung cancer