Famous people and celebrities who died on October 3

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 3. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1929 Gustav Stresemann

  PEA - German politician, chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1878)

• 1965 Zachary Scott

  American film and television actor known for roles in classic Hollywood movies during the 1940s and 1950s, including notable performances in 'Mildred Pierce' and 'Giant'.

• 1967 Woody Guthrie

  Iconic American folk musician and songwriter who profoundly influenced American music, known for his politically charged songs like 'This Land Is Your Land' and his activism against fascism.

• 1967 Malcolm Sargent

  British conductor known for his work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

• 1969 Skip James

  Skip James was a pioneering Delta blues musician known for his unique, haunting guitar style and influential recordings in the 1930s. He was a key figure in the early blues genre and later experienced a revival during the folk and blues renaissance of the 1960s.

• 1975 Guy Mollet

  Prominent French socialist politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1956 to 1957. He was a key leader of the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) during a critical period of post-war French politics.

• 1987 Jean Anouilh

  Prominent French dramatist who significantly influenced post-World War II theater. His plays explored existential themes of individual isolation and societal rejection. Anouilh was a major literary figure whose works were translated into 27 languages.

• 1988 Franz Josef Strauss

  Prominent German politician who served as Minister of Defense for the Federal Republic of Germany from 1956 to 1962, and later became Minister-President of Bavaria. He was a key figure in post-war West German politics and a leading member of the Christian Social Union (CSU).

• 1990 Eleanor Steber

  Eleanor Steber was a renowned American operatic soprano who performed extensively with the Metropolitan Opera and was celebrated for her exceptional vocal range and interpretations of Mozart and Strauss roles.

• 1990 Stefano Casiraghi

  Italian businessman and member of Monaco's high society, known for his entrepreneurial ventures in luxury retail and construction. He was tragically killed in a powerboat racing accident in Monaco in 1990.

• 1993 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'.

• 1993 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'.

• 1994 Dub Taylor

  Dub Taylor was a prolific character actor who appeared in over 250 films, particularly famous for his comedic roles in Western movies and his distinctive character performances spanning several decades of Hollywood cinema.

• 1996 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.

• 1997 Jarl Kulle

  Prominent Swedish actor renowned for his versatile performances in theater, film, and television, a significant figure in Scandinavian performing arts.

• 1998 Roddy McDowall

  Renowned British-American actor who successfully transitioned from child star to accomplished adult performer, known for versatile roles in film and television, including notable appearances in Planet of the Apes.

• 1999 Akio Morita

  Co-founder of Sony Corporation, a pioneering Japanese businessman who transformed the global electronics industry and helped establish Sony as a world-leading technology company.

• 2000 Benjamin Orr

  American singer and bassist of the iconic rock band The Cars, who played a crucial role in the band's new wave and power pop sound.

• 2002 Bruce Paltrow

  Renowned American film and television producer known for his significant contributions to entertainment, including producing the TV series 'St. Elsewhere' and being the father of actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

• 2003 William Steig

  Acclaimed American cartoonist and children's book author, known for his distinctive illustrations and storytelling, including the book 'Shrek!'.

• 2004 Janet Leigh

  Iconic Hollywood actress best known for her legendary shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho', which revolutionized film horror. She had a successful career spanning several decades and was married to actor Tony Curtis.

• 2004 Jacques Benveniste

  Renowned French immunologist who made significant contributions to understanding platelet activating factor and its relationship to histamine. He led INSERM's Unit 200 on immunology, allergy, and inflammation research.

• 2005 Ronnie Barker

  Beloved British comedy actor famous for his roles in classic sitcoms like 'The Two Ronnies', 'Porridge', and 'Open All Hours', which became cornerstone programs of British television comedy.

• 2006 John Crank

  Renowned English mathematician and physicist known for significant contributions to applied mathematics, particularly in numerical analysis and computational methods.

• 2006 Peter Norman

  Australian Olympic athlete famous for his symbolic human rights protest during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics medal ceremony, standing in solidarity with Black American athletes.

• 2009 Reinhard Mohn

  Reinhard Mohn was a visionary German media entrepreneur who transformed Bertelsmann from a small publishing house into a global media powerhouse, overcoming his World War II experiences.

• 2014 Ward Ruyslinck

  Belgian writer and cultural figure known for his diverse literary contributions as a novelist, poet, and critic.

• 2015 Denis Healey

  Prominent British Labour Party politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and played a significant role in UK politics during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2018 Leon Lederman

  Renowned Nobel Prize-winning physicist who made significant contributions to particle physics, particularly in discovering the muon neutrino. He was a prominent American scientist and educator who helped advance our understanding of fundamental physics.