October 21st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on October 21st
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
An ex-professional footballer from england
Australian politician, 21st governor general of australia (d. 2023)
Portuguese rafeiro do alentejo, oldest recorded dog[131]
2021
Dutch conductor known for his interpretations of Mahler and Bruckner.
2020
English journalist and radio host (d. 2020)
Marge Champion was a renowned dancer known for her work in Hollywood musicals.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
Co-founder of Medtronic, known for pioneering the development of the first external, battery-operated, transistorized pacemaker.
2017
Canadian politician and diplomat.
Geary Rummler was a poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
2015
English conservationist and author (b. 1923)
Slovenian lawyer and politician (b. 1923)
American philosopher, theorist, and academic (b. 1922)
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American actor and comedian (d. 2015)
2014
Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
MLB player who played for the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers.
Ben Bradlee was an American journalist best known for his role as executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
Investigative journalist and former executive editor of The Washington Post.
Renowned editor who led The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
Ben Bradlee was an American journalist best known for his role as executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st prime minister of australia (d. 2014)
American businessman (b. 1926)
Iranian cleric and politician, prime minister of iran (b. 1931)
Hawaiian genealogist, author, and hula expert (d. 2014)
2013
Renowned Venezuelan journalist and TV presenter.
Major R. Owens was a U.S. Representative from New York known for his advocacy for education and civil rights.
Major Owens was an American author and politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
American businessman (b. 1923)
Italian composer and conductor (b. 1924)
Danish author, poet, and illustrator (b. 1957)
American singer-songwriter and drummer (b. 1954)
Welsh swimmer (b. 1924)
2012
Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.
American politician who was a u.s. senator from 1963 to 1962 and a u.s. rep from south dakota in 1958-1962. he ran for the presidency in 1972 as the democratic candidate against richard nixon. his platform for peace through unilateral disarmament, and the eradication of troops from europe and vietnam was not successful.
Czech volleyball player and educator (b. 1907)
South african photographer and journalist (b. 1930)
Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1932)
Polish educator (b. 1904)
American lieutenant, historian, and politician (d. 2012)
2011
Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.
Slovenian poet and author (b. 1928)
Turkish journalist and author (b. 1954)
2010
Renowned biologist known for his work in marine biology and conservation.
Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to condensed matter physics.
Indian poet and translator (b. 1949)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2007
English singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1951)
English singer and musician (the ruts), (born 1951).
2006
American singer-songwriter/drummer (the runaways), (d. 2006).
2004
American sociologist who is best known for his work on the diffusion of innovations.
Everett Rogers was a sociologist who is best known for his work on the diffusion of innovations.
2003
Elliott Smith was a talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and haunting melodies.
Elliot Smith was an American singer-songwriter known for his introspective and emotional music.
Puerto rican engineer and politician, 3rd governor of puerto rico (b. 1904)
American politician (b. 1916)
Governor of puerto rico (born in 1904)
American politician (born 1916)
2002
Jesse Greenstein was an American astronomer known for his work on the chemical composition of stars.
American academic and president of pace university (d. 2002)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Turkish political scientist, lawyer, and politician (b. 1939)
Danish illustrator and author (d. 1999).
1998
American soldier and politician, 64th governor of massachusetts (d. 1998)
64th governor of massachusetts (born in 1915).
1997
Brooklyn dodger / mvp (1941), passes away at 90
1996
Greek general and politician (b. 1910)
Commentator for the sheepdog trial, dies at 76
Land economist dies at 74
Politician dies at 78
Novelist dies at 71
Greek army general and regent (born 1910)
1995
Lead singer of the band Blind Melon known for their hit song 'No Rain.'
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American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters. this close harmony singing group was a part of the swing-boogie-woogie era. the sisters sold over 75 million records during their long careers. the 1941 hit "boogie woogie bugle boy", can be considered an early example in rhythm and blues, or jump blues.
Vada Pinson was a talented baseball player known for his speed and power at the plate.
Minnesota, united states -- singer (andrew sisters-boogie woogie bugle boy)
American painter and sculptor (d. 1995).
Spanish illustrator and author (d. 1995).
Spanish comic book author (born 1919).
Writer dies at 58
1994
At 79, military scientist/disarmer, is killed
Educationist dies at 85
1993
At 94, a us theater critic (ny times) dies
At 75, a us baseball player (detroit tigers), is killed
At 58, a palestinian co-founder of al-fatah was murdered
Interview with a us photographer, 44
Burundi politician and banker, 4th president of burundi (d.93)
1992
Croatian politician, writer and publisher (b. 1898)
Louisiana da (investigate jfk assassination) dies at 70
American lawyer and judge (b. 1921)
Voice of smokey, the bear, is killed by diabetes
1991
Albanian composer, conductor, and musicologist (b. 1909)
1990
Indian spiritual guru, philosopher and author (b. 1921)
Lebanese engineer and politician (b. 1934)
Indian spiritual leader (born in 1921)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Hungarian-french animator, director, and screenwriter (d. 1989)
1987
Taiwan official dies at the age of 88.
1986
Australian jurist and politician, 22nd attorney-general of australia (d. 1986)
Australian politician and jurist 22nd attorney general of australia (d. 1986).
1985
American homicide. a disgruntled former city of san francisco employee shot mayor moscone on 11/27/1978 at 10:45 pst. he was a married father of three children and had asked for a raise but was denied. milk, an openly homosexual civil servant was hired to take his place. white's crime caused shockwaves that led to riot and reform. it also broke …
American assassin and politician (d. 1985)
1984
Renowned French film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor.
French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1984)
Paris, france -- director (jules & jim, fahrenheit 451)
52: death of fahrenheit 451 director
Composer dies at 78
1983
American government official (d. 1983)
Bishop (haarlem)
1982
Norwegian singer-songwriter (b. 1952)
1980
Known for his work on autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome is named after him.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1978
Armenian-russian civil servant and politician (b. 1895)
Soviet politician (born 1895).
Russian politician dies at 83
1977
Turkish composer (b. 1929)
Composer dies at 48
Guitarist, lynyrd skynyrd band, killed in a plane crash
1975
American general and runner (d. 1975).
1973
Argentinian race car driver (d. 1973)
Argentine racing driver (born 1932)
Vp / chad parliament, murdered
1971
American artist (b. 1888)
Actor (girls in prison), suffers a heart attack at the age of 84
1970
Chinese educator and diplomat (b. 1896)
Us teacher (scopes, "monkey trial", 1925), dies aged 70
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.
Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On the Road'.
American poet and writer, he is the author of 21 books, including "the town and the city," 1950 and "the subterraneans,"58 and "big sur." perhaps his most famous works are "the dharma bums" 1958 and "on the road" 1957. these classic novels established him as a hero, who epitomized the style and writing of the beat movement and served as …
American novelist and poet known for his spontaneous prose style.
Polish mathematician and academic (b. 1882)
Polish mathematician (born 1882)
1967
Danish astronomer and chemist (d. 1967).
1966
Actress (mrs odetts - my little margie), passes away at 95
1965
American bass player and bandleader (the blue moon boys), (d. 1965).
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Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42
1963
Cyrus Young was a professional baseball player known for his exceptional pitching skills.
Polish sergeant (b. 1918)
Us geographer (crossroads) dies at 66
Anticommunist underground in poland (born 1918).
1961
Swedish songwriter (goggles)
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1954
Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.
1952
South african geologist, philanthropist (born in 1871)
1951
Franklin W. Olin was an American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of the Olin Corporation.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1944
Francess Slanger was an American nurse and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hilda Af Klint was a Swedish artist and a pioneer of abstract art.
German missionary to nauru (born in 1877).
1943
British admiral / 1st sealord (jutland, wwii)
1941
Australian biologist (b. 1852)
1940
Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.
Maezie Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish writer and poet who is known for her contributions to the literary movement in the early 20th century.
American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th governor of west virginia (b. 1866)
Governor of west virginia (born 1866).
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
American actress (b. 1905)
American actress and socialite (born in 1905)
1931
Austrian playwright and author (d. 1931).
Writer dies at 69
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1924
Composer dies at 76
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
Composer dies at 77
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on October 21st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
French priest, founded the missionaries of the sacred heart (b. 1824)
1906
Actress (small lord) dies at 55
1905
Composer dies at 69
1904
A swiss aristocrat, the illegitimate child of nathalie charlotte dorothee elberhardt, a woman from moscow of private means. after a difficult childhood, she fled to algeria to become a moslem. she disguised herself as an arab man and worked as a dock worker, gaining access to worlds that were not possible for a woman. she was rebellious and addicted to …
Isabellarose Eberhardt was a Swiss explorer and writer who traveled extensively in North Africa and wrote about her experiences in the region.
1903
The 12th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (d. 1903)
The 12th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1829).