Famous people and celebrities who died in October 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 2019. 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 Karel Gott

  Сzeсh singer[69] (b. 1939)

• Oct. 6 Ginger Baker

  Ginger Baker was a legendary rock drummer, best known as a founding member of the influential band Cream and considered one of the most innovative drummers in rock history. His complex and dynamic drumming style significantly influenced progressive rock and jazz fusion genres.

• Oct. 9 Andres Gimeno

  Andres Gimeno was a Spanish tennis player who achieved notable success, winning the French Open in 1972 and making significant contributions to Spanish tennis.

• Oct. 11 Alexei Leonov

  Soviet/Russian cosmonaut who made history as the first human to conduct a spacewalk, pioneering space exploration during the Cold War era.

• Oct. 14 Harold Bloom

  Renowned literary critic and Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University who significantly influenced literary criticism and theory in the 20th century.

• Oct. 14 Sulli

  South korean actress, singer, and model (b. 1994)

• Oct. 17 Elijah Cummings

  Elijah Cummings was a prominent African American politician and civil rights advocate who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. He was known for his powerful speeches, commitment to social justice, and leadership during critical congressional investigations.

• Oct. 17 Alicia Alonso

  Legendary Cuban prima ballerina and choreographer who founded the Cuban National Ballet and was internationally renowned for her artistic excellence and cultural contributions.

• Oct. 18 Mark Hurd

  Prominent business executive who served as CEO of Oracle Corporation and previously HP, known for his significant impact on enterprise technology leadership.

• Oct. 18 Rui Jordão

  Angolan-born portuguese footballer (b. 1952)

• Oct. 25 Dilip Parikh

  Indian politician (b. 1937)

• Oct. 27 Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

  Notorious leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), responsible for numerous atrocities, killed during a US military operation in 2019.

• Oct. 29 John Witherspoon

  Renowned African American comedian and actor known for his roles in comedy films and TV shows, including the 'Friday' movie series and 'The Wayans Bros'.