Famous people and celebrities who died in October 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 2016. 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 Neville Marriner
Renowned British conductor and violinist who founded the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, a world-famous chamber orchestra known for its exceptional performances.
Oct. 5 Brock Yates
American journalist and author (b. 1933)
Oct. 9 Andrzej Wajda
Polish director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2016)
Oct. 13 Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, was the King of Thailand from 1946 to 2016, making him the world's longest-reigning monarch at the time of his death. He was deeply revered by the Thai people and played a significant role in Thailand's modernization and political stability.
Oct. 13 Dario Fo
Renowned Italian playwright, Nobel Prize winner in Literature, known for his politically charged satirical works that critiqued capitalism and government corruption. A revolutionary theatrical figure who transformed political theater in the 20th century.
Oct. 13 Jim Prentice
Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 16th Premier of Alberta from 2010 to 2014, tragically died in a plane crash in 2016.
Oct. 13 Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
King of thailand (b. 1927)
Oct. 14 Helen Kelly
New zealand trade union leader (b. 1964)
Oct. 16 Calvin Carl Gotlieb (Kelly)
Canadian professor and computer scientist (b. 1921)
Oct. 19 Phil Chess
Influential Czech-American record producer who co-founded Chess Records, a pivotal label in blues and rock music history.
Oct. 19 Giovanni Steffè
Italian rower (b. 1928)
Oct. 20 Junko Tabei
Pioneering Japanese mountaineer who became the first woman to successfully summit Mount Everest in 1975, breaking significant gender barriers in mountaineering.
Oct. 20 Robert E. Kramek
Former united states coast guard admiral (b. 1939)
Oct. 22 Sheri S. Tepper
Renowned American science fiction and fantasy author known for her feminist and ecological themes in novels.
Oct. 22 Steve Dillon
British comic book artist (b. 1962)
Oct. 23 Pete Burns
British singer, songwriter, and television personality best known as the lead singer of the pop group Dead or Alive, famous for their 1980s hit 'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)'.
Oct. 23 Wim van der Voort
Dutch speed skater (b. 1923)
Oct. 24 Jorge Batlle Ibáñez
Prominent Uruguayan politician who served as the 32nd President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005, known for his democratic leadership and economic reforms.
Oct. 24 Bobby Vee
American pop singer-songwriter (d. 2016)
Oct. 25 Carlos Alberto Torres
Legendary Brazilian football player and manager, captain of the iconic 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team, widely considered one of the greatest defenders in football history.
Oct. 25 Bob Hoover
Usaf, test, and airshow pilot (b. 1922)
Oct. 27 Takahito
Prince Mikasa, a prominent member of the Japanese Imperial Family, known for his scholarly interests and contributions to cultural understanding.