Famous people and celebrities who died on October 26

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 26. 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.

• 1676 Nathaniel Bacon

  Nathaniel Bacon was a colonial Virginia landowner who led Bacon's Rebellion, an armed uprising against the rule of Virginia's Royal Governor William Berkeley.

• 1890 Carlo Collodi

  He is better known as carlo collodi (or the pen name carlo collodi), an italian writer for children. his fairy tale novel the adventures of pinocchio, is a world-famous one.

• 1902 Elizabeth Cady Stanton

  A leading figure of the American women's rights movement, co-founder of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

• 1929 Arno Holz

  German naturalist poet and dramatist associated with the literary movement of Impressionism.

• 1932 Margaret Brown

  American philanthropist and activist (b. 1867)

• 1943 Aurel Stein

  Aurel Stein was a Hungarian-British archaeologist known for his explorations in Central Asia and his discoveries of ancient artifacts.

• 1949 Lionel Halsey

  Officer and courtier of the british royal navy (born in 1872)

• 1952 Hattie McDaniel

  American actress and singer (born 1895).

• 1957 Gerty Cori

  MED - Czech-american biochemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1896)

• 1957 Gerty Theresa Cori, née Radnitz

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discovery of the course of the catalytic conversion of glycogen

• 1966 Alma Cogan

  Prominent English pop singer of the 1950s and early 1960s, known for her distinctive style and chart-topping hits during the early rock and roll era.

• 1976 Deryck Cooke

  Renowned English musicologist and broadcaster who made significant contributions to musical analysis and interpretation.

• 1979 Park Chung Hee

  Influential South Korean military officer and politician who served as the third president of South Korea from 1963 to 1979. He is credited with transforming South Korea's economy through rapid industrialization and export-driven economic policies, though his regime was also known for authoritarian rule.

• 1982 Sybil Leek

  Renowned British witch, astrologer, and author who popularized modern witchcraft and became a prominent figure in the occult community during the mid-20th century. She established the first astrological management consulting company and was widely known as the 'witch of Coven'.

• 1986 Jackson Scholz

  American sprinter who won multiple Olympic medals.

• 1989 Charles J. Pedersen

  Nobel Prize laureate for their development and use of molecules with structure-specific interactions of high selectivity

• 1994 Wilbert Harrison

  Influential rhythm and blues musician known for his iconic hit 'Kansas City', which became a significant rock and roll standard.

• 1999 Hoyt Axton

  Hoyt Axton was a renowned American singer-songwriter, actor, and musician known for his contributions to country music and film. He wrote several hit songs and appeared in notable movies, leaving a significant mark on American popular culture.

• 2002 Jacques Massu

  French military general who played a significant role in World War II and later in the Algerian War of Independence, known for his controversial leadership and strategic capabilities.

• 2005 Keith Parkinson

  Renowned fantasy artist known for his iconic illustrations in role-playing games and fantasy book covers, particularly famous for his work with Dungeons & Dragons and fantasy novel artwork.

• 2006 Pontus Hultén

  Pontus Hultén was a pioneering Swedish art historian, museum director, and influential art collector who significantly shaped modern art curation.

• 2007 Arthur Kornberg

  Renowned American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 for his discovery of the mechanisms of DNA replication.

• 2007 Friedman Paul Erhardt

  German-American chef and television host who was a prominent culinary personality in his time.

• 2007 Nicolae Dobrin

  Renowned Romanian footballer and manager who played a significant role in Romanian football during his career and passed away in 2007.

• 2008 Delmar Watson

  Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

• 2008 Tony Hillerman

  Acclaimed American mystery novelist known for his Navajo Tribal Police series, which uniquely portrayed Native American culture and law enforcement in the Southwest.

• 2012 Arnold Greenberg

  American businessman who co-founded Snapple, a popular beverage company, and played a significant role in its early success.

• 2015 Leo Kadanoff

  Distinguished physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to theoretical condensed matter physics. Recognized for his significant scientific research and academic achievements.

• 2021 Roh Tae-woo

  South Korean general and politician who served as the 6th President of South Korea from 1988 to 1993, playing a significant role in the country's democratic transition.