October 9th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on October 9th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
Renowned Indian playback singer known for devotional songs.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Spanish tennis player who won the French Open in 1972.
2018
German professional boxer who held the WBA and IBF light heavyweight titles.
2017
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Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.
Canadian politician and broadcaster known for his environmental activism.
2016
Polish director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2016)
2015
Geffrey Howe was a British Conservative politician who served as Foreign Secretary, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Deputy Prime Minister under Margaret Thatcher.
Indian composer and director (b. 1944)
American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2015)
American long-distance runner who won the Boston Marathon twice.
Welsh lawyer and politician, deputy prime minister of the united kingdom (b. 1926)
American businessman (b. 1930)
2014
Carolyn Kizer was an American poet and feminist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1985.
Carollyn Kizer was an American poet and journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1985.
American soprano and educator (d. 2014.)
American soldier and politician (d. 2014)
Croatian actor and politician, 47th mayor of zagreb (b. 1929)
American poet and academic (b. 1925)
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American actress and comedienne (b. 1957)
2013
Renowned Indian journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Belgian lawyer and politician, 60th prime minister of belgium (b. 1936)
Nigerian educator and politician, 4th governor of plateau state (b. 1933)
Indian actor (b. 1964)
Polish sociologist, lawyer, and author (b. 1925)
2012
Marine biologist who made significant contributions to the study of marine ecosystems.
American actress (b. 1992)
American basketball player (b. 1923)
American cinematographer (b. 1957)
2011
Russian ski jumper (b. 1989)
2010
Maurice Allais was a French economist who was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1988 for his pioneering work in the theory of markets and efficient utilization of resources.
French economist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2010)
Zacaria Sitchin was an author known for his controversial theories about ancient astronauts and their influence on human civilization.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
American author and screenwriter (d. 2009)
American zen buddhist monastic and teacher (b. 1931)
German footballer (b. 1934)
2008
American bass player marilyn manson (d. 2008).
2007
![Carol Bruce]()
American actress and singer (d. 2007).
American businessman, founded hungry i (b. 1922)
2006
English professional snooker player (born 1978).
Polish singer-songwriter and composer known for his poetic lyrics and folk-inspired music.
Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1934)
French filmmaker (d. 2006)
American co-founder and long-term ceo of novell (born in 1924)
2005
American actor and comedian (born 1913).
Greek actress (born 1931).
2004
French-algerian educator and philosopher who taught at both the sorbonne 1960-1964, and at the ens 1965-1965. deconstruction is a semiotic analysis he developed. his work was referred to as post-structuralism, and was associated with postmodern philosophy.
Jaque Derrida was a French philosopher who is one of the key figures associated with post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy.
2003
Carollyn Heilbrun was a prominent American academic and feminist scholar who wrote under the pen name Amanda Cross.
American jazz trombonist (b. 1928)
American author and academic (d. 2003)
2002
Lynanne Wuornos was an American serial killer who was executed for the murders of seven men in Florida.
Notorious American serial killer who was executed in 2002.
Renowned photographer known for capturing everyday life in black and white.
American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1924)
Kyrgyzstani economist and politician (b. 1931)
American film producer and director (d. 2002).
Soviet-era politician and economist (born 1931).
2001
American film producer and director (born in 1927).
American director, producer, and choreographer (b. 1927)
American model actress and singer (d. 2001)
2000
Indian-scottish colonel, victoria cross recipient (b. 1918)
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San francisco, california -- actor. (beacon hill. 79 park avenue. winds of war).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Australian novelist known for his best-selling works like 'The Shoes of the Fisherman'.
Pakistani economist, scholar, and activist (d. 1999)
American composer and vibraphonist (modern jazz quartet), (d. 1999).
1997
Radio personality, street singer, dies at 98
1996
New york drama critic (sad clowns).
American author, composer, and critic (b. 1913)
Aerodynamicist dies at 94
Cameraman dies at 58
Politician dies at 83
Actor (jasper carter country), dies aged 69
1995
Kukrit Pramoj was a prominent Thai novelist, politician, and former Prime Minister of Thailand.
British politician. prime minister from october 1963 to october 1964. he was diplomatically skilled and open-minded, with a dislike for political intrigue.
English cricketer and politician, 66th prime minister of the united kingdom (d. 1995)
Astrologer dies at 64
At 84, the prime minister of thailand (1975-1976), dies
At 83, a diamond trader dies
At 77, diplomat/journalist dies
1994
A scottish cellist, she studied in rome and paris. she gave her debut recital in london in 1953. she was a leading concert soloist and also taught at the royal scottish academy of music (1954-1981) and the royal college of music (1967-1981).
British embryologist, who immigrated to australia in 1892 and conducted research on the platypus as well as marsupials.
Footballer dies at age 80
American founder of the new york marathon dies from cancer
1993
Belgian champion cyclist dies at 26
1991
![Roy Black]()
German pop singer who sings romantic songs. he released many singles and albums during the '60s, '70s, and in between. women were drawn to his attractive features, including his dark hair, dimpled chin and blue-gray eyes. after a coronary, he underwent surgery. he died in heldenstein, germany on october 9, 1991 from heart failure.
Actor (blacula) dies at 51 from a heart attack
1990
Pioneer in family therapy and creator of the Bowen Family Systems Theory.
Actor lili marlene (actor) dies at 83 from a heart attack
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Turkish author and playwright (b. 1921)
American journalist and author (b. 1940)
1988
German researcher and inventor of the rotary engine, the wankel-motor. he is also an author.
Playwright/director (louis pasteur), dies at age 84.
1987
American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892)
American diplomat (born 1903)
American politician and diplomat known for her work in the U.S. Congress and as an ambassador.
Clare Boothe Luce was an American author, politician, and diplomat.
American playwright, journalist, and diplomat, united states ambassador to italy (d. 1987)
At 84, a us diplomat/journalist dies
President of greece (born 1899).
Indian classical dancer (born 1908)
1985
President of Brazil during military rule.
Belgian footballer known for his time at R.S.C. Anderlecht.
Brazilian general and politician, 28th president of brazil (b. 1905)
President of brazil (born in 1905)
1983
South korean vice premier, murdered
1982
Austrian psychoanalyst, author of many books. she was the youngest child of sigmund freud. she started her career in elementary school teaching. later, she became a prominent psychoanalyst, specializing on child psychology. her work with homeless children during world war ii bombings earned her fame as the founder of vienna's first day nursery.
German historian and physician (b. 1893)
England, born in vienna, austria, youngest daughter of sigmund freud and elementary school teacher. she is also the founder of child psychoanalysis.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
![Jacques Brel]()
Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer. from 1953 to 1967, he was a parisian troubadour. brel was the author of over 500 songs and also produced and starred as the french actor in "man of la mancha" in 1968.
A Belgian singer-songwriter and poet who was renowned for his poetic and emotionally charged songs.
Belgian singer-songwriter known for his emotional and poetic songs.
Jaque Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter, actor, and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large following in France and other European countries.
1976
German general wwii (born in 1894)
1975
Pakistani poet (b. 1910)
1974
Czech businessman who joined nazi party and became double agent. he managed to move jews through his factory rolls, and then get them out of the country. he considered them his jews and saved the lives of at least a thousand jews. he died 9 october 1994.
Osker Schindler was a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Polish Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories.
German industrialist who saved over 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.
1973
American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Renowned gospel singer and guitarist known as the 'Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll.'
1972
![Miriam Hopkins]()
American actress and brittle leading woman of the '30s, who made many films. her films include "fast and loose", 1930 "dr. jekyll and mr. hyde", 1932 "the heiress", 1949 "carrie," 1952 and 1966 "the chase."
Italian painter dies at 72
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
American baseball player (b. 1928)
1968
Congolese revolutionary (born 1929).
1967
English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897)
English chemist and nobel prize laureate in academic chemistry (d. 1967).
Argentinian revolutionary known for his role in the Cuban Revolution.
Emile herzog, a french writer of essays or novels, was well-known as a biographer. his works include "ariel," the life of shelley, 1924 "desraeli", 1927 "byron", 1930, and "dickens," 34. he gave many lectures on european and american tours. in 1938, maurois was elected to the french academy.
French soldier and author (d. 1967).
German-american fitness trainer, developed pilates (b. 1883)
Argentinian-cuban physician, politician and guerrilla leader (b. 1928)
Argentine revolutionary leader and guerrilla leader (executed). (born 1928).
English chemist, nobel prize laureate (born 1897)
Argentinian-born guerrilla executed in bolivia
1963
Renowned American poet known for his innovative and influential work in poetry.
Composer dies at 85
1962
Adah Pritchard was a British actress known for her stage performances in the early 20th century.
Slovenian chess player and engineer (b. 1885)
Comediene (it pays to be ignorant) dies at the age of 80.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Japanese general and microbiologist (d. 1959).
1958
Pope (1939-1958), dies at the age of 82
1956
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American actress (born in 1882)
1955
Austrian cardinal (born in 1875).
1954
American writer and reformer who focused on social issues in her works.
1953
Actor of stage and screen from scotland. he was raised in an affluent family and was sent to edinburgh to study at the university. after appearing in many plays in scotland, he was offered a part in a tour play in the united states. he decided to stay in los angeles to learn filmmaking in 1916. from the early '20s …
Scottish-american actor (born 1887).
1950
Canadian ice hockey player and politician (b. 1895)
Canadian politician and ice hockey player (d. 1950).
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Composer dies at age 70
1947
Japanese businessman and politician, 27th japanese minister of finance (b. 1888)
1946
American football player, baseball player, and coach (b. 1877)
1945
German ss officer (d. 1945).
1944
Italian partisan (b. 1927)
1943
Dutch physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865)
Dutch physicist who discovered zeeman effect at leyden in1896. he shared the nobel prize for physics 1902 with lorentz.
Executed the leader of an illegal dutch political party (cpn).
Executed the leader of an illegal dutch political party (cpn).
Historian / editor-in-chief (green amsterdam)
1941
American actress and singer (born 1900).
1940
English medical missionary to newfoundland & labrador (born in 1865).
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
Grand duke of hesse (b. 1868)
Composer dies at 72
Grand duke of hesse, by rhine (born 1868).
Dutch minister of war (1918-20), dies at 73
1934
King of yugoslavia also known as alexander the unifier (b. 1888)
French union leader and politician, 78th prime minister of france (b. 1862)
French writer / premier / foreign minister, murdered
He was a french politician, lawyer, and foreign minister. in 1913, he was elected prime minister of the third republic.
Georgief, a croatian terrorist, has killed yugoslavia
1933
Indian playwright known for his contributions to Urdu literature.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1924
Russian author, poet, and critic (b. 1873)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
Russian general (wwi), killed at 60
1917
Sultan of egypt (1914-17), is killed at 63
1915
Flemish poet / etcher, dies at 73
1912
Siamese twins die at 61
1911
American businessman, founded jack daniel's (b. 1849)
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on October 9th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
Composer dies at 66
1906
Inventor (barbed wire)
1900
Austrian composer and conductor (born 1843).