Famous people and celebrities who died on October 27

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 27. 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.

• 1942 Helmuth Hübener

  Young German resistance hero who courageously opposed Nazi regime during World War II, becoming the youngest person executed for treason in Nazi Germany.

• 1949 Marcel Cerdan

  Legendary French-Algerian boxer who was world middleweight champion, known for his exceptional fighting skills and tragic death. He defeated Tony Zale in 1948 and was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1962. His life was cut short in a plane crash in 1949.

• 1949 Ginette Neveu

  Ginette Neveu was a renowned French classical violinist who tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 30, cutting short a promising musical career. She was considered one of the most talented violinists of her generation, known for her exceptional technical skill and emotional depth. Her untimely death in 1949 while traveling to New York with her brother …

• 1962 Enrico Mattei

  Enrico Mattei was a prominent Italian industrialist who revolutionized Italy's energy sector by transforming the national hydrocarbons authority ENI into a powerful state-owned oil company. He played a crucial role in Italy's post-war economic reconstruction and was known for challenging major international oil corporations. His mysterious death in a plane crash in 1962 has been the subject of numerous conspiracy …

• 1980 John Hasbrouck Van Vleck

  Nobel Prize laureate for their fundamental theoretical investigations of the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems

• 1980 Judy LaMarsh

  Canadian politician who served as the 42nd Secretary of State, notable for her legal and political career.

• 1981 John Warburton

  Actor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94

• 1988 Charles Hawtrey

  At 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london

• 1990 Ugo Tognazzi

  Renowned Italian actor, comedian, and film director who was a key figure in the Italian comedy scene. He gained international recognition for his iconic role in 'La Cage aux Folles', winning Best Actor at Cannes in 1981. Tognazzi was a versatile performer who significantly influenced Italian cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 1990 Jacques Demy

  A prominent French film director of the New Wave cinema, known for his innovative and colorful musical films like 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'.

• 1990 Xavier Cugat

  Legendary Spanish-American bandleader known as the 'Rumbaking', who popularized Latin music genres like tango, mambo, and cha-cha in the United States during the mid-20th century.

• 1991 George Barker

  Renowned English poet and author who was active in the 20th century, known for his significant contributions to poetry.

• 1992 David Bohm

  A groundbreaking quantum physicist who revolutionized quantum mechanics through his theory of the implicate order and profound philosophical interpretations of quantum phenomena. His work significantly influenced theoretical physics and philosophical understanding of quantum reality.

• 1996 John Gregory

  Professional English football manager and player who had a notable career in football coaching and playing during the late 20th century.

• 1999 Charlotte Perriand

  Pioneering French modernist designer and architect who collaborated with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. She was a key figure in 20th-century design, known for her innovative approach to functional living spaces and furniture design. Her work significantly influenced modern interior architecture and design philosophy.

• 1999 Robert Mills

  Distinguished American physicist and academic who made significant contributions to scientific research and education during the 20th century.

• 2003 Rod Roddy

  Famous television announcer best known for his work on game shows like 'The Price is Right', where his enthusiastic voice became iconic in American pop culture.

• 2006 Joe Niekro

  Joe Niekro was a professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams, known for his knuckleball technique and being part of a famous baseball family.

• 2007 Moira Lister

  South African actress known for her stage and screen performances during the mid-20th century.

• 2008 Ray Ellis

  Renowned American record producer and musical arranger who worked extensively in the music industry during the mid-20th century, contributing to numerous recordings and arrangements.

• 2009 David Shepherd

  Renowned British wildlife artist famous for his passionate conservation work and iconic animal paintings, particularly his celebrated 'Tiger Fire' piece. He authored several books documenting his artistic journey and wildlife experiences.

• 2010 Nestor Kirchner

  Prominent Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina from 2003 to 2007, known for his left-wing Peronist policies and strong leadership.

• 2012 Hans Werner Henze

  Renowned German composer and music educator who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music. He was known for his innovative compositions and political engagement through music.

• 2013 Lou Reed

  Legendary rock musician and founding member of The Velvet Underground, Reed was a pioneering figure in punk, alternative rock, and experimental music. He significantly influenced rock music through his innovative songwriting and raw, uncompromising artistic vision.

• 2014 Daniel Boulanger

  Renowned French writer and filmmaker who gained international recognition for his Oscar-nominated screenplay for 'That Man from Rio' in 1964. He was a versatile creative talent who made significant contributions to French cinema and literature.

• 2015 Betsy Drake

  Betsy Drake was a notable English-American actress and writer known for her work in film and literature during the mid-20th century.

• 2019 Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

  Notorious leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), responsible for numerous atrocities, killed during a US military operation in 2019.

• 2023 Li Keqiang

  Prominent Chinese politician who served as Premier of the People's Republic of China from 2013 to 2023, playing a significant role in China's economic and political landscape.