October 2nd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on October 2nd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
English footballer and businessman (d. 2023)
2022
American actress, model and activist for native american civil rights (b. 1946)
2021
Renowned African American author and educator.
Acclaimed novelist whose works captivated readers worldwide.
2020
Nigerian politician and former Minister of Education.
Bob Gibson was a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his dominant performances in Major League Baseball.
British lawyer (d. 2020)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
Hady Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian journalist and columnist who was critical of the Saudi government and was killed in 2018.
Saudi political figure involved in international relations.
Saudi Arabian journalist known for his criticism of the Saudi government.
Pioneer in computer architecture and founder of Tera Computer Company.
Byard Wood was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
2017
![Tom Petty]()
Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and 'i won't back down'.
Mexican actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
Former CEO of Intel Corporation, leading the company through technological advancements.
Rock legend and lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
2016
Famous conductor and violinist, founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
2015
Jamaican-english bassist and composer (b. 1914)
Scottish footballer, coach, and manager (d. 2015)
Irish playwright and director of author plays (d. 2015).
2014
Legendary football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
Australian footballer (b. 1955)
2013
American mathematician and academic (b. 1918)
2012
English-canadian psychologist, theorist, academic (b. 1943)
Controversial psychologist known for his work on race and intelligence.
Annette Lerner was a respected journalist and author who made significant contributions to the field of journalism.
Known for his work in quantum mechanics and the Aharonov-Bohm effect.
Lawyer and activist from trinidadian-canadian (d. 2012).
Vietnamese-american poet and activist (b. 1939)
2010
Singaporean lawyer and scholar (b. 1920)
Mrs lee kuan yew (born 1920)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Jolene Unsoeld was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nat Finkelstein was a photojournalist best known for his images of the 1960s counterculture.
Polish-Jewish cardiologist and political and social activist known for his role in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Prominent leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
2008
South korean actress and model (d.2008)
New zealand entertainer (born in 1950)
2007
![George Grizzard]()
American actor, who started his stage career in 1945. he made his broadway debut in 1955. his film debut was in 1960. he was versatile and could play both small parts and lead roles, as well as classic roles and hits comedies. he is known for his ability to change emotions while acting. in 1962, albee's original "who's afraid of …
Irish republican army volunteer (d. 2007)
American radio producer and host (d. 2007).
English author, critic, and academic (d. 2007)
American football player (born in 1924)
2006
![Tamara Dobson]()
American actress (born 1947).
American politician (b. 1938)
Hungarian-born american mathematician (born 1916)
American politician (born 1938)
2005
Former First Lady and political figure in Kuwait.
American playwright. his prolific works document the african-american experience in america. his 10 plays include "fences," ma rainey's black bottom", and "gem of the ocean." when he died, his last play, "radio golf", was performed.
![Nipsey Russell]()
American comedian and actor (d. 2005)
Belgian neo-nazi (born 1931)
2003
American scholar and politician, united states secretary of labor (b. 1914)
U.s. secretary for labor (born 1914).
2002
Austrian-american physicist and philosopher (b. 1911)
2001
German composer and educator (d. 2001).
2000
Australian politician, 38th premier of south australia (d. 2000)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
German journalist and author (d. 1999)
German novelist (born in 1921)
1998
![Gene Autry]()
American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television. his fame lasted for over three decades, starting in the 1930s. autry was also owner of a television station, several radio stations in southern california, and the los angeles/california/anaheim angels major league baseball team from 1961 to 1997.
Gene Autry was a successful businessman and entrepreneur known for his ventures in radio, television, and real estate.
1996
Canadian politician and liberal party premier of quebec, 1970-1976. his father, a humble man from a small family, died when he turned 16. bourassa graduated from his law school as the top-ranking student and became a rhodes scholar. he studied international tax law and corporate law at harvard before entering politics in 1966. he was 36 years old when he …
Canadian lawyer and politician, 22nd premier of quebec (d. 1996)
Bulgarian politician, 40th prime minister of bulgaria (b. 1938)
Bulgaria andrey lukanov was shot by a potential hired assassin in front of his sofia home.
Assassinated at the age of 58 as prime minister of bulgaria (1990).
Musician/socialist, dies at 85
Mountaineer dies at 89
At 79, a businessman dies
Theater historian, who dies at 93
1995
Artist/teacher, dies at 67
Musician dies at 74
1994
The oldest triplet (charity and hope survive) dies at 95
64 years old, architect dies
American actress (born in 1909)
1993
At 83, the circus owner (ringling bros circus) dies.
1992
African American journalist and civil rights activist.
1991
Canadian politician (b. 1921)
Patriarch / primus interparis orthodox christians
Political chairman (cda)
1990
Alden Whitman was a renowned journalist known for his work at The New York Times.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Renowned Indian author known for her novel 'It Does Not Die'.
1988
Alec Issigonis was the designer of the iconic Mini car.
Mini, a british-greek car designer and developer (born 1906).
Indonesian politician, 2nd vice president of indonesia (d. 1988)
1987
Brazilian-english biologist and immunologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1987)
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British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s. her work can be seen on-screen since 1928. it includes "39 steps", "prisoner of zenda", and "my favorite blonde."
Medical scientist
1986
British experimental physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
1985
Actor and brother of Telly Savalas, known for his roles in various TV shows and films.
![Rock Hudson]()
American actor. he was a matinee idol and symbol of the hollywood golden age of lighthearted romance and wholesome heroes. in 1957, he was nominated to the academy award as best actor in the film "giant", and he won the golden globe four times for favorite film male.
Rock Hudson was a prominent American actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.
Actor lou grant, cagney, and lacey dies at the age of 69.
1983
Canadian composer dies at 75
1982
American advertiser and co-founder of dyle dane and bernbach (now ddb). (d. 1982).
1981
Trinidadian-american singer, pianist (d. 1981).
Hazel Scott was a talented musician known for her jazz and classical performances.
Ukrainian-american journalist and author (d. 1981)
Trinidadian-american activist, actress, and musician (b. 1920)
1980
Isla Cameron was a Scottish folk singer known for her contributions to the folk music scene in the mid-20th century.
Russian cosmonaut dies at 46
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1975
Indian journalist and politician (d. 1975)
Actor (sign of wolf tales of robin hood), passes away at age 70
Indian politician, chief minister of tamil nadu (born in 1903)
1974
Vasili Shukshyn was a Soviet actor, director, and screenwriter who is known for his films that explored the lives of ordinary people in rural Russia.
Russian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1929)
Russian actor, screenwriter, director, writer (born 1929).
Writer dies at 89
1973
Finnish runner (b. 1897)
San francisco, california -- actor (bert-petticoat junction)
Finnish coach and runner (d. 1973).
Who dies at 76 after winning 6 olympic gold medals
1971
American painter (b. 1883)
Cuban singer, pianist, and composer (born 1911).
1970
Curley Byrd was an American university administrator and politician who served as the President of the University of Maryland.
Composer dies at 37
Composer dies at 79
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
At 85, a novelist (black opal) dies
1968
French-American painter and sculptor associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements.
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
Influential figure in the development of modern art, associated with Dadaism and Surrealism.
French artist, best known for his irreverent work. his new way of artistically interpreting reality, in which everyday objects were used as vehicles for ideas, was a significant influence on the dada movement. his art can be described as "modern contempt" because he believed that the sacrosanct attitude of society stifles creativity, particularly among young artists. when it was displayed …
1967
At 76, a ballerina/choreographer dies
1965
British statesman
1962
Russian mathematician (born 1859)
48 years old, actor (man against crime meet mcgraw),
1960
Composer dies at 51
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
British scientist, sex reformer, and author who advocated better birth control in the u.k. she was the first woman to join the manchester university science staff. as she became more passionate about her cause, stopes' name was synonymous with birth control. she wrote 10 books, a film and three stage plays during her life. she was also a second-rate poet. …
1957
French homicide: the murder of a french police officer as he fled from a holdup on 25 feb 1954, 5:45 pm, paris
1956
Renowned oncologist who founded the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Belgian radioologist dies at 73
![George Bancroft]()
American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels. he established the united states naval academy in annapolis during his time as u.s. secretary of the navy. he was an american diplomat in europe. his magisterial series history of the united states from the discovery of the american continent is one …
1955
American swimmer and water polo player (b. 1881)
Actor (pennsylvania).
1953
American painter and architect (d. 1953).
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1947
Russian mathematician, philosopher (born 1878).
1943
Baron evans of parkside, english union leader and politician (d. 2016)
Composer dies at the age of 60
1941
Estonian journalist, lawyer, and politician 2nd prime minster of estonia (d. 1941?)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
Australian explorer known for his expeditions in the Outback.
Romanian military leader and politician, 24th prime minister of romania (b. 1859)
Romanian soldier and politician (born 1859).
1937
Granville Ryrie was an Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
1931
Sportsman / merchant
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Belgian violinist known for his virtuosity and expressive performances.
1927
Swedish physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1859)
Swedish scientist. he was originally a physicist but is now referred to as "a chemist" and one of the pioneers of the science physical chemistry. in 1903, he was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry and in 1905 he became the nobel institute's director. he remained there until his death. he is the name of the arrhenius labs, stockholm university's …
Chemist
1926
Pioneering botanist known for his research on plant genetics and breeding.
1924
Leyland Stanford was an American inventor known for his contributions to the development of the transcontinental railroad.
1920
Winthrop Murray Crane was a politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts.
Sloan Kettering was a pioneering American physician and one of the founders of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
German composer and conductor, who studied at cologne conservatory and taught music in cologne from 1858-1861. he also wrote the opera "loreley". bruch was music director at coblenz between 1865-1867, sondershausen in 1867-1870, berlin 1872-1873, bonn 1873, and liverpool in 1880-1883. in 1875, he visited the u.s. and retired in 1910. although his works are important contributions to the 19th …
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1916
English sociologist (social evolution) dies at 58
1915
Composer dies at 38
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on October 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1906
Celebrated Indian painter known for his depictions of Indian mythology and epics.
1905
At 62, a french and cuban sonnet poet dies