Famous people and celebrities who died on October 10

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 10. 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.

• 1948 Mary Eaton

  Mary Eaton was a prominent American actress during the transition from silent films to talkies, appearing in numerous productions during the 1920s and early 1930s.

• 1963 Édith Piaf

  Legendary French singer known as 'La Môme Piaf' (The Little Sparrow), she was an iconic voice of 20th-century French music with a powerful, emotional style. Her most famous songs include 'La Vie en Rose' and 'Non, je ne regrette rien', and her life was marked by both extraordinary artistic success and personal tragedy.

• 1964 Eddie Cantor

  American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies. he is also known for his tears-and-laughter comedy routines and popping eyes. he was a vaudeville performer and burlesquer, but he became a star in musical comedy during the 1920s. cantor was one of the many investors that suffered a financial loss during the 1929 crash.

• 1978 Ralph Metcalfe

  Ralph Metcalfe was an Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter who later became a prominent African American politician in Chicago, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

• 1982 Jean Effel

  Jean Effel was a renowned French artist known for his distinctive satirical cartoons, illustrations, and journalistic work during the mid-20th century.

• 1983 Ralph Richardson

  Renowned British stage and film actor, known for his distinguished performances in classic films like 'Anna Karenina' and 'Doctor Zhivago'. He was a prominent figure in British theater and cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 1985 Yul Brynner

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his distinctive bald head and powerful performances, particularly in 'The King and I'. He was a versatile performer with a fascinating multicultural background spanning Russia, China, and the United States.

• 1985 Orson Welles

  Legendary American filmmaker, actor, and radio innovator who revolutionized cinema with 'Citizen Kane' and famously caused nationwide panic with his 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast.

• 1991 Redd Foxx

  Pioneering African American comedian and actor who revolutionized black comedy through his groundbreaking role in the sitcom 'Sanford and Son'. He overcame challenging childhood circumstances to become a legendary entertainer who broke racial barriers in comedy.

• 1995 Paolo Gucci

  Paolo Gucci was a prominent member of the famous Gucci fashion family, son of Aldo Gucci and grandson of Guccio Gucci, who played a significant role in the family's luxury fashion business during the mid-20th century.

• 1997 Brian Connolly

  At 52, sweet's lead singer dies from heart failure

• 1998 Clark Clifford

  Prominent American lawyer and political advisor who served as a key confidant to Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, and Carter, significantly influencing U.S. foreign and domestic policy during the mid-20th century.

• 2000 Sirimavo Bandaranaike

  First female prime minister of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), a pioneering political leader who served multiple terms after her husband's assassination. She was a prominent figure in post-colonial South Asian politics and played a significant role in shaping Sri Lanka's national identity.

• 2001 Eddie Futch

  Eddie Futch was a legendary American boxing trainer who worked with numerous world-class fighters and significantly influenced the sport of boxing.

• 2002 Teresa Graves

  Teresa Graves was an American actress and singer known for her roles in comedy and television during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2003 Eugene Istomin

  Renowned American classical pianist known for his exceptional interpretations of chamber music and solo performances, particularly celebrated for his collaborations with Isaac Stern and Leonard Rose.

• 2004 Christopher Reeve

  Iconic American actor best known for playing Superman in the landmark 1977 film and its sequels. He was a versatile performer who appeared in numerous films, TV movies, and stage productions. After a tragic horseback riding accident in 1995, he became a prominent advocate for spinal cord injury research.

• 2004 Arthur H. Robinson

  Renowned Canadian cartographer who significantly contributed to map design and geographical visualization techniques, particularly known for the Robinson projection used in world maps.

• 2005 Milton Obote

  Ugandan politician and engineer who served as the second president of Uganda. He played a significant role in the country's post-colonial political landscape.

• 2006 Scott Ian

  Scott Ian is a renowned guitarist and founding member of the thrash metal band Anthrax, known for his significant contributions to the heavy metal music scene and crossover thrash genre.

• 2009 Stephen Gately

  Stephen Gately was an Irish singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a member of the pop group Boyzone, who tragically passed away in 2009.

• 2010 Solomon Burke

  Legendary soul and R&B singer who significantly influenced American music, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 for his groundbreaking contributions to soul music.

• 2010 Joan Sutherland

  Joan Sutherland was a legendary Australian operatic soprano known as 'La Stupenda', renowned for her extraordinary coloratura technique and international acclaim. She performed over 1,800 times during her 45-year career and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1979. Her autobiography 'The Progress of a Prima Donna' was published in 1997.

• 2012 Alex Karras

  Renowned NFL player for the Detroit Lions who later became a successful actor, known for his versatility in sports and entertainment.

• 2013 Sohei Miyashita

  Japanese politician who served as Minister of Defense, contributing to Japan's post-war political landscape.

• 2014 Pavel Landovský

  Prominent Czech playwright, actor, and director who was an important figure in Czech theatre and dissident movement during communist era.

• 2015 Sybil Stockdale

  Prominent American activist who co-founded the National League of Families of Prisoners of War and played a crucial role in advocating for POWs during the Vietnam War.

• 2015 Manorama

  Renowned Indian actress and singer who was a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, particularly in Malayalam and Tamil films, with a career spanning several decades.

• 2021 Abdul Qadeer Khan

  Prominent Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer, widely considered the father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program.

• 2022 Mulayam Singh Yadav

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 15th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and was a key figure in national politics, representing the Samajwadi Party.