Famous people and celebrities who died on October 8

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 8. 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.

• 1928 Larry Semon

  American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1889)

• 1944 Wendell Willkie

  Wendell Willkie was an American lawyer and politician who was the Republican Party's nominee in the 1940 presidential election.

• 1953 Nigel Bruce

  British actor (d. 1953).

• 1953 Kathleen Ferrier

  Renowned English contralto who was a celebrated classical singer, known for her exceptional vocal range and emotional depth in performances of opera and art songs.

• 1963 Remedios Varo

  Renowned Spanish-Mexican surrealist painter and anarchist who was a key figure in the Mexican art scene of the mid-20th century, known for her mystical and intricate paintings.

• 1969 Eduardo Ciannelli

  Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy. he served in the italian army during ww i and then moved to the united states for a long, successful career as an actor of character. in 1925, he made his stage debut and was then accepted into films in 1933. his roles included menacing characters …

• 1977 Giorgos Papasideris

  Prominent Greek country music singer, composer, and lyricist who was influential in the traditional Greek music scene during the mid-20th century.

• 1979 Jayaprakash Narayan

  Prominent Indian independence activist and socialist leader who played a crucial role in India's freedom movement and post-independence political reforms. Known as 'JP', he was a key figure in challenging authoritarian governance during the Emergency period of the 1970s.

• 1982 Fernando Lamas

  Prominent Argentinian-American actor, known for his charismatic roles in Hollywood films and his influence in entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• 1982 Philip Noel-Baker

  PEA - Baron noel-baker, english runner and politician, secretary of state for commonwealth relations, nobel prize laureate (b. 1889)

• 1983 Joan Hackett

  American actress who gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s, known for her roles in films like 'Support Your Local Sheriff' and critically acclaimed performances.

• 1985 Malcolm Ross

  Scottish indie musician known for his influential roles in bands Josef K and Orange Juice during the post-punk and new wave era of the 1980s.

• 1985 Gordon Welchman

  Gordon Welchman was a brilliant English-American mathematician who played a crucial role in breaking German Enigma codes during World War II at Bletchley Park.

• 1991 Natalia Ginzburg

  Prominent Italian Jewish writer known for her powerful novels, essays, and plays that explored family dynamics, politics, and personal relationships during and after World War II.

• 1992 Willy Brandt

  PEA - German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913)

• 1997 Bertrand Goldberg

  Renowned American architect famous for designing Marina City in Chicago, an iconic residential complex featuring innovative cylindrical towers that revolutionized urban living.

• 2001 Dmitry Polyansky

  Dmitry Polyansky was a high-ranking Soviet politician who served as First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union during the late Soviet era.

• 2002 Phyllis Calvert

  Prominent British film actress of the mid-20th century, known for her roles in classic British cinema during the 1940s and 1950s.

• 2008 George Emil Palade

  MED - Romanian-american biologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1912)

• 2011 Al Davis

  Legendary American football executive who transformed the Oakland Raiders and became a pivotal figure in NFL history.

• 2012 Eric Lomax

  Scottish author known for his powerful memoir 'The Railway Man', which recounts his traumatic experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II and his later journey of reconciliation.

• 2013 Andy Pafko

  Andy Pafko was a notable Major League Baseball player who played primarily for the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves. He was a five-time All-Star outfielder and third baseman during his career from 1943 to 1959. Pafko was known for his consistent batting and defensive skills.

• 2013 Akong Rinpoche

  Tibetan-Chinese Buddhist teacher who co-founded Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland and was a significant figure in introducing Tibetan Buddhism to the West.

• 2013 Paul Desmarais

  Prominent Canadian businessman who led Power Corporation of Canada and was a significant philanthropist in Quebec and Canada.

• 2015 Paul Prudhomme

  Renowned American chef who was a pioneer of Cajun cuisine and helped popularize Louisiana cooking worldwide. He was famous for his innovative recipes and cookbooks that brought regional American cuisine to international attention.

• 2015 Lindy Infante

  American football coach who led the Indianapolis Colts from 1996-1997, known for his professional coaching career in the NFL. Despite limited playoff success, he was a significant figure in professional football coaching.

• 2015 Jim Diamond

  Scottish singer known for hit singles like 'I Won't Let You Down' and 'I Should Have Known Better' in the 1980s. He had multiple chart-topping songs and was a prominent pop musician of his era.

• 2020 Whitey Ford

  Legendary New York Yankees pitcher known as 'The Chairman of the Board', who is considered one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history.