Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1996

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1996. 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 Robert Bourassa

  Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd Premier of Quebec.

• Oct. 2 Andrey Lukanov

  Bulgarian politician, 40th prime minister of bulgaria (b. 1938)

• Oct. 3 Tony Parker

  Renowned French-American professional basketball player who won four NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs and was a key player in the French national basketball team, winning EuroBasket in 2013.

• Oct. 4 Silvio Piola

  Legendary Italian soccer player considered one of the greatest forwards in the history of Italian football, playing primarily for Torino and the national team.

• Oct. 5 Seymour Cray

  Pioneering computer engineer who revolutionized supercomputing through groundbreaking innovations in computer technology and design.

• Oct. 6 Ted Bessell

  American actor and director best known for his role in the popular sitcom 'That Girl' alongside Marlo Thomas, who passed away at 61 from an aneurysm.

• Oct. 7 Lou Lichtveld

  Surinamese-dutch author, playwright, and politician (b. 1903)

• Oct. 8 Harold Watkins Shaw

  Musicologist dies at 85

• Oct. 9 Walter Kerr

  Walter Kerr was a prominent American theater critic, playwright, and author known for his insightful reviews and contributions to theatrical criticism during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 11 William Vickrey

  Nobel Prize-winning Canadian-American economist known for his groundbreaking work in economic theory and public finance. He made significant contributions to understanding economic decision-making and market mechanisms.

• Oct. 11 Renato Russo

  Influential Brazilian singer-songwriter known for punk rock bands 'Aborto Elétrico', 'Capital Inicial', and 'Legião Urbana'.

• Oct. 11 Terry Patchett

  At 56, politician dies

• Oct. 11 Edith Tilton Penrose

  Economist dies at 81

• Oct. 12 René Lacoste

  René Lacoste was a legendary French tennis champion known for his exceptional defensive skills and ground strokes. He won multiple Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon and French Open, and was a key member of the Davis Cup team. Beyond tennis, he became famous for founding the iconic Lacoste clothing brand with its signature crocodile logo.

• Oct. 12 Roger Lapébie

  French professional cyclist who was a prominent competitor in the Tour de France during the 1930s, finishing 3rd in the 1934 edition after intense competition.

• Oct. 12 David Gilroy Bevan

  Politician dies at 86

• Oct. 13 Beryl Reid

  Beryl Reid was a renowned British comedic actress celebrated for her distinctive humor and memorable performances in television, film, and theater, particularly famous for her role in 'The Killing of Sister George'.

• Oct. 13 Henri Nannen

  Influential German journalist and publisher who led stern magazine for decades, playing a significant role in post-war German media. He was a World War II veteran who later became a prominent media figure in Germany.

• Oct. 14 Laura La Plante

  Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91

• Oct. 15 Bernard Frank

  Prominent French orientalist and scholar specializing in Japanese culture, who made significant contributions to understanding cross-cultural studies between France and Japan.

• Oct. 17 Chris Acland

  English musician and drummer of lush (b. 1966)

• Oct. 21 Georgios Zoitakis

  Greek general and politician (b. 1910)

• Oct. 27 John Gregory

  Professional English football manager and player who had a notable career in football coaching and playing during the late 20th century.

• Oct. 27 Arthur Tremblay

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1917)

• Oct. 28 Morey Amsterdam

  American screenwriter and actor

• Oct. 29 Eugen Kapp

  Eugen Kapp was a prominent Estonian composer and music educator who significantly contributed to the cultural landscape of 20th-century Estonia. He composed numerous works spanning various musical genres and played a crucial role in developing Estonian classical music during the Soviet era.

• Oct. 31 Marcel Carné

  Influential French film director known for pioneering the 'poetic realist' movement in cinema. He collaborated closely with screenwriter Jacques Prévert, creating landmark films like 'Port of Shadows' and 'Bizarre Bizarre' that significantly impacted global cinema between 1937-1947.