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Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1961

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1961. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Ludwig Bemelmans
    Oct. 1 Ludwig Bemelmans

    Writer and illustrator best known for the 'Madeline' children's book series.

  • Benjamin
    Oct. 4 Benjamin

    Russian metropolitan (b. 1880).

  • Booker Little
    Oct. 5 Booker Little
  • Chico Marx
    Oct. 11 Chico Marx

    Chico Marx was an American comedian, musician, and actor, best known as a member of the Marx Brothers, a celebrated family comedy team in vaudeville, Broadway, and motion pictures. [bio]

  • Maria Valtorta
    Oct. 12 Maria Valtorta
  • Prince Louis Rwagasore
    Oct. 13 Prince Louis Rwagasore

    Burundi politician, prime minister of burundi (b. 1932).

  • Maya Deren
    Oct. 13 Maya Deren
  • Carmelo Psaila
    Oct. 13 Carmelo Psaila
  • Zoltán Korda
    Oct. 13 Zoltán Korda
  • Paul Ramadier
    Oct. 14 Paul Ramadier

    French politician, 129th prime minister of france (b. 1888).

  • Harriet Shaw Weaver
    Oct. 14 Harriet Shaw Weaver

    English journalist and activist (b. 1876).

  • Suryakant Tripathi (Nirala)
    Oct. 15 Suryakant Tripathi (Nirala)

    Indian poet and author (b. 1896).

  • John Joseph Mitty
    Oct. 15 John Joseph Mitty
  • Ángel Chiesa
    Oct. 15 Ángel Chiesa
  • Domenico Cortopassi
    Oct. 15 Domenico Cortopassi
  • Tsuru Aoki
    Oct. 18 Tsuru Aoki

    Tsuru Aoki was a pioneering Japanese-American actress, best known for being one of the first Asian actresses to achieve stardom in the American silent film era. [bio]

  • Şemsettin Günaltay
    Oct. 19 Şemsettin Günaltay

    Turkish historian and politician, 9th prime minister of turkey (b. 1883).

  • Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo
    Oct. 21 Gilberto de Almeida Rêgo
  • Karl Korsch
    Oct. 21 Karl Korsch
  • Peter Jensen
    Oct. 25 Peter Jensen

    Co-inventor (loud speaker), is killed at 75.

  • Giuseppe Cavalli
    Oct. 25 Giuseppe Cavalli
  • Sheridan Downey
    Oct. 25 Sheridan Downey
  • Sadae Inoue
    Oct. 26 Sadae Inoue

    Japanese general (d. 1961).

  • Astrid Holm
    Oct. 29 Astrid Holm

    Danish actress (d. 1961).

  • Luigi Einaudi
    Oct. 30 Luigi Einaudi

    Italian economist and politician, 2nd president of the italian republic (b. 1874).

  • Augustus John
    Oct. 31 Augustus John

    British portrait painter who became famous for his portraits starring prominent people.