Famous people and celebrities who died on October 9

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 9. 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.

• 1941 Helen Morgan

  Helen Morgan was a prominent American actress and singer of the 1920s and 1930s, known for her performances in Broadway musicals and early Hollywood films, particularly her iconic role in 'Show Boat'.

• 1943 Pieter Zeeman

  PHY - Dutch physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865)

• 1956 Marie Doro

  American actress (born in 1882)

• 1967 Che Guevara

  Ernesto 'Che' Guevara was a prominent Marxist revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Cuban Revolution alongside Fidel Castro. He became an iconic symbol of rebellion and social change, inspiring revolutionary movements worldwide. His image has become a global cultural icon representing resistance and revolutionary idealism.

• 1967 Cyril Norman Hinshelwood

  CHE - English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897)

• 1972 Miriam Hopkins

  Prominent Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, known for her versatile roles in pre-Code films and classic movies like 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. She was a significant figure in 1930s and 1940s cinema, working with notable directors and actors of her time.

• 1974 Oskar Schindler

  A heroic German industrialist who saved over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factory, risking his own life to protect them from Nazi persecution. His extraordinary story was immortalized in Steven Spielberg's film 'Schindler's List'.

• 1978 Jacques Brel

  Legendary Belgian-French singer-songwriter who profoundly influenced modern chanson and is considered one of the most significant musical poets of the 20th century. His poetic and emotionally intense songs revolutionized French music and continue to inspire artists worldwide.

• 1987 Clare Boothe Luce

  Clare Boothe Luce was a prominent American diplomat, author, journalist, and politician who served as the first female US Ambassador to Italy. She was a member of Congress, a successful playwright, and a significant figure in mid-20th century American politics.

• 1987 William P. Murphy

  MED - American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892)

• 1988 Felix Wankel

  Felix Wankel was a pioneering German engineer who invented the revolutionary Wankel rotary engine, which became famous for its unique design and application in automotive engineering. His innovative engine design was notably used in Mazda sports cars and significantly impacted mechanical engineering in the 20th century.

• 1991 Roy Black

  Roy Black was a popular German pop singer known for romantic ballads who captivated audiences with his charming looks during the 1960s and 1970s. He was particularly famous for his distinctive appearance and emotional musical style. Despite his early death from heart failure, he remains an iconic figure in German pop music.

• 1996 Walter Kerr

  Walter Kerr was a prominent American theater critic, playwright, and author known for his insightful reviews and contributions to theatrical criticism during the mid-20th century.

• 1999 Morris West

  Renowned Australian novelist who wrote critically acclaimed and internationally recognized works, most famously 'The Shoes of the Fisherman', a novel exploring Vatican politics and global religious dynamics.

• 1999 Akhtar Hameed Khan

  Renowned Pakistani economist, scholar, and social activist who made significant contributions to development economics and community empowerment.

• 1999 Milt Jackson

  Legendary jazz vibraphonist and a key member of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Jackson was a pioneering musician who significantly influenced the development of bebop and modern jazz.

• 2001 Herbert Ross

  Herbert Ross was an acclaimed American film director and producer known for his work in Hollywood, particularly in dance-themed movies.

• 2002 Aileen Wuornos

  Infamous female serial killer who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990, later executed by lethal injection. Her life was dramatized in the movie 'Monster' starring Charlize Theron.

• 2004 Jacques Derrida

  Influential French-Algerian philosopher who developed deconstruction, a critical method of semiotic analysis. He was a key figure in post-structuralist and postmodern philosophy, teaching at prestigious institutions like the Sorbonne and ENS.

• 2006 Kanshi Ram

  Prominent Indian politician and social activist who founded the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), dedicated to empowering lower castes and marginalized communities in India.

• 2007 Carol Bruce

  Carol Bruce was an accomplished American actress and singer known for her work in theater, film, and music during the mid-20th century.

• 2010 Maurice Allais

  Maurice Allais was a renowned French economist who won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1988 for groundbreaking research in market theory and resource optimization. His work significantly influenced economic thinking in the 20th century.

• 2014 Jan Hooks

  Prominent American comedienne and actress best known for her work on Saturday Night Live and Designing Women, with a significant impact on comedy in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

• 2014 Carolyn Kizer

  Carolyn Kizer was a prominent American poet and feminist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1985, making significant contributions to contemporary literature.

• 2015 Ravindra Jain

  Renowned Indian music composer and director who significantly contributed to the Indian entertainment industry, known for his versatile musical talents.

• 2015 Geoffrey Howe

  Influential Welsh lawyer and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, playing a crucial role in British politics during the 1980s.

• 2015 Richard F. Heck

  CHE - American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2015)

• 2017 Jean Rochefort

  Jean Rochefort was a renowned French actor with a distinguished career spanning several decades, known for his sophisticated comedic roles and memorable performances in critically acclaimed films like 'The Hairdresser's Husband' and 'Ridicule'.