Famous people and celebrities who died on October 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 13. 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.

• 1905 Henry Irving

  English actor and manager (b. 1838)

• 1919 Karl Adolph Gjellerup

  LIT - Danish author and poet, nobel prize laureate (b. 1857)

• 1934 Gertrude Käsebier

  American photographer known for her portraits and contributions to the Pictorialist movement.

• 1956 Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı

  Renowned Turkish poet and author known for his significant contributions to modern Turkish poetry during the mid-20th century.

• 1974 Ed Sullivan

  Legendary television host of 'The Ed Sullivan Show', a groundbreaking variety program that introduced many iconic performers to American audiences from 1948 to 1971.

• 1974 Otto Binder

  Otto Binder was a prolific American science fiction author, journalist, and editor who significantly contributed to space-related literature during the mid-20th century. He wrote extensively about space exploration, publishing a popular column in numerous newspapers and editing 'Space World' magazine. His work helped popularize space science and science fiction during the early Space Age.

• 1981 Nils Asther

  Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84

• 1981 Antonio Berni

  Antonio Berni was a renowned Argentinian figurative artist associated with Nuevo Realismo, a Latin American extension of social realism. He is famous for his series featuring Juanito Laguna, a character that illustrated the social conditions of Buenos Aires through powerful paintings and collages depicting poverty and industrialization.

• 1984 Alice Neel

  Alice Neel was a prominent American portrait painter known for her emotionally charged and psychologically penetrating works that captured diverse subjects from New York's social landscape. She was a key figure in the Twentieth-century American art scene, particularly celebrated for her humanistic and empathetic portrayal of marginalized communities.

• 1987 Kishore Kumar

  Legendary Indian playback singer and actor who revolutionized Bollywood music, known for his versatile voice and comedic acting skills in numerous Hindi films.

• 1987 Walter Houser Brattain

  PHY - Chinese-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1987)

• 1990 Le Duc Tho

  Nobel Prize laureate for jointly having negotiated a cease fire in Vietnam in 1973

• 1991 Donald Houston

  Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67

• 1996 Beryl Reid

  Beryl Reid was a renowned British comedic actress celebrated for her distinctive humor and memorable performances in television, film, and theater, particularly famous for her role in 'The Killing of Sister George'.

• 1996 Henri Nannen

  Influential German journalist and publisher who led stern magazine for decades, playing a significant role in post-war German media. He was a World War II veteran who later became a prominent media figure in Germany.

• 1998 Dmitry Nikolayevich Filippov

  Russian businessman and politician who played a significant role in post-Soviet economic and political landscape during the 1990s.

• 2000 Jean Peters

  Jean Peters was a prominent Hollywood actress of the 1950s, known for her roles in films like 'Viva Zapata' and 'Three Coins in the Fountain'. She was discovered through a campus contest and signed with 20th Century Fox, becoming a notable star of her era.

• 2003 Bertram Brockhouse

  PHY - Canadian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2003)

• 2005 Vivian Malone Jones

  Civil rights activist who courageously integrated the University of Alabama in 1963, challenging racial segregation alongside James Hood under the protection of federal marshals during the historic stand-off with Governor George Wallace.

• 2007 Bob Denard

  Notorious French mercenary who participated in numerous African conflicts, becoming a legendary figure in modern military interventions and inspiring literary works.

• 2012 Gary Collins

  American television host and actor who won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1984 for hosting 'Hour Magazine'. He had a varied career in television and film, appearing in movies like 'Airport' and hosting several TV series.

• 2013 Takashi Yanase

  Takashi Yanase was a renowned Japanese children's book author and illustrator, best known for creating the beloved character Anpanman, a superhero who helps others by sharing parts of his edible head.

• 2016 Bhumibol Adulyadej

  Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, was the King of Thailand from 1946 to 2016, making him the world's longest-reigning monarch at the time of his death. He was deeply revered by the Thai people and played a significant role in Thailand's modernization and political stability.

• 2016 Dario Fo

  Renowned Italian playwright, Nobel Prize winner in Literature, known for his politically charged satirical works that critiqued capitalism and government corruption. A revolutionary theatrical figure who transformed political theater in the 20th century.

• 2016 Jim Prentice

  Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 16th Premier of Alberta from 2010 to 2014, tragically died in a plane crash in 2016.

• 2023 Louise Glück

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet renowned for her profound, introspective poetry that explores personal and universal themes with remarkable depth.