Famous people and celebrities who died on October 5

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 5. 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.

• 1880 Jacques Offenbach

  A German-born French composer, cellist and impresario of the Romantic period, known for his operettas and his uncompleted opera The Tales of Hoffmann.

• 1934 Jean Vigo

  Influential French avant-garde filmmaker known for pioneering poetic realism. His short but impactful career included masterpieces like 'L'Atalante' and 'Zéro de Conduite', which significantly influenced cinema history.

• 1976 Barbara Nichols

  American actress known for her roles in 'Pajama Game' and 'The Loved One', who passed away at a relatively young age of 46.

• 1976 Lars Onsager

  Renowned Norwegian-American physical chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1968 for his fundamental contributions to the understanding of irreversible thermodynamic processes, particularly the Onsager reciprocal relations.

• 1981 Gloria Grahame

  Gloria Grahame was a renowned film noir actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1952 for her role in 'The Bad and the Beautiful'.

• 1983 Earl Tupper

  American inventor and entrepreneur who founded Tupperware Corporation, revolutionizing home food storage with innovative airtight plastic containers that became a global household staple.

• 1984 Leonard Rossiter

  British comedy actor known for roles in sitcoms like 'Rising Damp' and 'The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin'. He was a prominent television and stage performer in the 1970s and early 1980s.

• 1986 James H. Wilkinson

  Distinguished American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to computational mathematics and scientific computing.

• 1992 Eddie Kendricks

  Legendary Motown singer and founding member of The Temptations, known for his distinctive falsetto and contributions to soul music during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1993 Karl G Henize

  NASA astronaut and scientist who participated in the Space Shuttle mission STS-51-F. He was a distinguished researcher who contributed significantly to space exploration before his untimely death in 1993.

• 1996 Seymour Cray

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

• 1997 Andrew Keir

  Scottish character actor known for roles in historical and adventure films like 'Rob Roy' and 'Quatermass and the Pit'.

• 2001 Mike Mansfield

  Prominent American politician who served as the United States Ambassador to Japan and was a long-serving Senate Majority Leader. He played a crucial role in US foreign policy during the mid-20th century.

• 2003 Timothy Treadwell

  Timothy Treadwell was an American environmentalist and bear enthusiast who lived among grizzly bears in Alaska, ultimately killed by a bear in 2003, with his story documented in the Werner Herzog film 'Grizzly Man'.

• 2004 Rodney Dangerfield

  Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary American comedian and actor known for his self-deprecating humor and iconic catchphrase 'I get no respect'. He starred in classic comedy films and was a significant influence on stand-up comedy.

• 2004 Maurice Wilkins

  Maurice Wilkins was a Nobel Prize-winning biophysicist who played a critical role in understanding DNA's structure alongside Watson and Crick. His X-ray crystallography work was instrumental in revealing the double helix model of DNA. He shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for this groundbreaking scientific achievement.

• 2004 William H. Dobelle

  Pioneering American biologist and biomedical engineer who made significant contributions to neural prosthetics and vision restoration technologies.

• 2004 Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in living material

• 2009 Israel Gelfand

  Internationally acclaimed mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to functional analysis, group theory, and various branches of mathematics, influencing generations of mathematicians worldwide.

• 2010 Bernard Clavel

  French writer, artist, and pacifist who contributed significantly to arts and cultural criticism through radio, television, and journals. Known for his multifaceted creative work and social engagement.

• 2011 Steve Jobs

  Legendary technology entrepreneur who co-founded Apple and Pixar, revolutionizing personal computing, mobile technology, and digital animation.

• 2011 Derrick Bell

  Pioneering African American legal scholar who was a leading critical race theorist, challenging systemic racism in legal institutions and academia.

• 2011 Bert Jansch

  Legendary Scottish folk musician and founding member of the influential band Pentangle. A pivotal figure in British folk music, Jansch was renowned for his innovative guitar playing and songwriting from the 1960s to 1970s.

• 2014 Geoffrey Holder

  Renowned Caribbean-born dancer, choreographer, actor, and director who made significant contributions to performing arts. He was a soloist with the Metropolitan Opera and became an internationally recognized artist with multiple film appearances.

• 2014 Andrea de Cesaris

  Prominent Italian Formula One racing driver known for his speed and numerous crashes, competing for multiple teams during the 1980s and early 1990s.

• 2014 Yuri Lyubimov

  Renowned Russian theatre director who founded the legendary Taganka Theatre in Moscow. He was a significant figure in Soviet and post-Soviet theatre, known for his innovative and politically charged productions.

• 2014 David Chavchavadze

  CIA officer and author with a distinguished career in intelligence and writing, known for his contributions to American espionage literature.

• 2015 Henning Mankell

  Renowned Swedish author and playwright famous for his crime novels, particularly the internationally acclaimed 'Wallander' detective series.