Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1964

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1964. 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

• Oct. 7 Albert Willemetz
• Oct. 9 Siegfried Lerdon
• Oct. 9 Percival David
• Oct. 10 Eddie Cantor

  Eddie Cantor was an American comedian, singer, actor, and songwriter, noted for his energetic performances in vaudeville, Broadway, radio, and early television. He was a beloved entertainer during the first half of the 20th century and was well known for his wide-eyed, expressive stage persona and his influential contributions to American entertainment. [bio]

• Oct. 10 Heinrich Neuhaus

  Ukrainian-russian pianist and educator (b. 1888).

• Oct. 10 Guru Dutt
• Oct. 10 Philipp Kleffel
• Oct. 10 Genrich Gustavovič Nejgauz
• Oct. 12 Pat Frank
• Oct. 12 Achille Majeroni
• Oct. 13 John Francis Toye
• Oct. 13 Golam Mostofa
• Oct. 15 Cole Porter

  Renowned American composer and songwriter of musicals like Kiss Me, Kate.

• Oct. 16 Luigi Greco
• Oct. 16 Phyllis Gordon
• Oct. 19 Sergey Biryuzov

  Marshal of the soviet union (b. 1904).

• Oct. 19 Christopher Vane

  10th baron barnard, english soldier and politician, lord lieutenant of durham (b. 1888).

• Oct. 19 Nettie Palmer

  Born 1885, australian essayist and poet.

• Oct. 20 Herbert Hoover

  American engineer and politician, 31st president of the united states (b. 1874).

• Oct. 20 Gino Tozzi
• Oct. 22 Antonín Hojer
• Oct. 23 Frank Luther Mott

  American historian and journalist (b. 1886).

• Oct. 23 Jo Swerling
• Oct. 24 Toni Kinshofer

  German mountaineer (born 1931).

• Oct. 26 Eric Edgar Cooke