Famous people and celebrities who died in October 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 2007. 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 Al Oerter

  Legendary Olympic athlete who won four consecutive gold medals in discus throw, a remarkable achievement in sports history.

• Oct. 1 Ronnie Hazlehurst

  English composer of theme songs and conductor (born 1928).

• Oct. 2 George Grizzard

  Renowned American stage and film actor known for his versatility and emotional depth. He made his Broadway debut in 1955 and starred in the original production of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'. Won a Tony Award in 1996 for his performance in 'A Delicate Balance'.

• Oct. 2 Tex Coulter

  American football player (born in 1924)

• Oct. 3 M. N. Vijayan

  Indian journalist, author, and academic (b. 1930)

• Oct. 4 Qassem Al-Nasser

  Jordanian general (born 1925)

• Oct. 9 Carol Bruce

  Carol Bruce was an accomplished American actress and singer known for her work in theater, film, and music during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 11 Sri Chinmoy

  Spiritual leader, philosopher, and peace activist who founded the Sri Chinmoy Centre and promoted meditation, music, and international understanding through numerous global initiatives.

• Oct. 11 Werner von Trapp

  Member of the famous Trapp Family Singers, immortalized in the classic film 'The Sound of Music'. He was the third son of Georg and Maria von Trapp, who escaped Austria during World War II.

• Oct. 12 Kisho Kurokawa

  Prominent Japanese architect known for his metabolist architecture and innovative designs like the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo and contributions to the Singapore Flyer project.

• Oct. 13 Bob Denard

  Notorious French mercenary who participated in numerous African conflicts, becoming a legendary figure in modern military interventions and inspiring literary works.

• Oct. 14 Raymond Pellegrin

  Raymond Pellegrin was a prominent French actor who made significant contributions to French cinema during the mid-20th century, known for his memorable roles in classic films like 'The Cousins' and 'The Sicilian Clan'.

• Oct. 16 Deborah Kerr

  Renowned Scottish-American actress who was nominated six times for Academy Awards, famous for iconic roles in classic films like 'An Affair to Remember' and 'The King and I'. She was a major Hollywood star during the 1950s and 1960s, known for her elegance and versatile acting skills.

• Oct. 17 Teresa Brewer

  Renowned American jazz and pop singer who was popular in the 1950s and known for her distinctive vocal style and hit songs.

• Oct. 17 Joey Bishop

  Joey Bishop was a prominent American comedian, actor, and television host, best known as a key member of the legendary Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. He was a popular entertainer during the 1950s and 1960s, known for his sharp wit and comedic timing.

• Oct. 18 Lucky Dube

  Legendary South African reggae musician who recorded 22 albums in Zulu and English, becoming the country's most-sold reggae artist before his tragic murder in 2007.

• Oct. 18 Alan Coren

  Renowned English humorist, writer, and satirist who was a prominent panelist on BBC radio and television shows.

• Oct. 19 Jan Wolkers

  Jan Wolkers was a prominent Dutch post-war writer, sculptor, and painter known for his significant contributions to Dutch literature. He was considered one of the 'great four' post-World War II Dutch writers, renowned for his powerful and innovative storytelling. Wolkers was celebrated for his multidisciplinary artistic talents across literature, visual arts, and sculpture.

• Oct. 22 Ève Curie

  French writer, lecturer, and musician, daughter of renowned scientists Pierre and Marie Curie. She was a pianist, Free French activist in America, and a war correspondent during World War II.

• Oct. 23 John Ilhan

  Turkish-australian businessman, founded crazy john's (b. 1965)

• Oct. 24 Petr Eben

  Petr Eben was a renowned Czech composer, organist, and choral conductor known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music. He composed numerous works for organ, choir, and orchestra, often drawing inspiration from his experiences during World War II and his Christian faith. Eben was particularly celebrated for his ability to blend modern compositional techniques with traditional musical forms.

• Oct. 24 Alisher Saipov

  Kyrgyzstan journalist (b. 1981)

• Oct. 26 Arthur Kornberg

  Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 for his discovery of the mechanisms of DNA replication.

• Oct. 26 Friedman Paul Erhardt

  German-American chef and television host who was a prominent culinary personality in his time.

• Oct. 26 Nicolae Dobrin

  Renowned Romanian footballer and manager who played a significant role in Romanian football during his career and passed away in 2007.

• Oct. 27 Moira Lister

  South African actress known for her stage and screen performances during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 28 Porter Wagoner

  Legendary country music singer, songwriter, and television host known for his influential Porter Wagoner Show and long-time collaboration with Dolly Parton.

• Oct. 30 Robert Goulet

  Renowned American singer and Broadway star who won a Tony Award for 'The Happy Time' and became famous for his role in 'Camelot'. He was a versatile performer with over 60 albums and significant contributions to musical theater.

• Oct. 30 John Woodruff

  Olympic gold medalist in track and field, famous for his remarkable performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics during a challenging historical period of racial tensions.

• Oct. 30 Washoe

  Chimpanzee trained in american sign language (born 1965)