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Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1971

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1971. 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

  • Bola de Nieve
    Oct. 2 Bola de Nieve

    Renowned Cuban musician known for his exceptional piano skills and unique vocal style, blending traditional Cuban music with jazz and...

  • Jessie Arms Botke
    Oct. 2 Jessie Arms Botke

    American painter (b. 1883).

  • Leone Gerlin
    Oct. 9 Leone Gerlin
  • Angelo Sullam
    Oct. 9 Angelo Sullam
  • Cyril Burt
    Oct. 10 Cyril Burt

    Renowned psychologist known for his studies on intelligence and heredity.

  • John Cawte Beaglehole
    Oct. 10 John Cawte Beaglehole

    New zealand historian and scholar (b. 1901).

  • Chester Conklin
    Oct. 11 Chester Conklin

    Chester Conklin was an American comedic actor best known for his work during the silent film era, particularly in Keystone comedies, and for his collaborations with Charlie Chaplin. [bio]

  • Chesty Puller
    Oct. 11 Chesty Puller

    American general (b. 1898).

  • Gene Vincent
    Oct. 12 Gene Vincent

    American musician (b. 1935).

  • Dean Acheson
    Oct. 12 Dean Acheson

    American lawyer and politician, 51st united states secretary of state (b. 1893).

  • Philip Fleming
    Oct. 13 Philip Fleming
  • Bruno Villabruna
    Oct. 15 Bruno Villabruna
  • Giovanni Galati
    Oct. 15 Giovanni Galati
  • Robert Accard
    Oct. 15 Robert Accard
  • Robin Boyd
    Oct. 16 Robin Boyd

    Australian architect and educator, designed the domain park flats (b. 1919).

  • Nelson Russell
    Oct. 20 Nelson Russell
  • Arthur Mandler
    Oct. 20 Arthur Mandler
  • Vittorio Ambrosini
    Oct. 20 Vittorio Ambrosini
  • Minnie Evans
    Oct. 21 Minnie Evans

    American artist (b. 1888).

  • Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb
    Oct. 22 Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb
  • Jo Siffert
    Oct. 24 Jo Siffert

    Swiss professional race car driver who competed in Formula One and sports car racing during the 1960s, known for his skill and tragic early...

  • Chuck Hughes
    Oct. 24 Chuck Hughes

    Detroit lions player, collapses during a game and then dies.

  • Carl Ruggles
    Oct. 24 Carl Ruggles

    American composer and pianist (d. 1971).

  • Mikhail Yangel
    Oct. 25 Mikhail Yangel

    Soviet missile designer (b. 1911).

  • Philip Wylie
    Oct. 25 Philip Wylie
  • Duane Allman
    Oct. 29 Duane Allman

    Legendary rock guitarist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, renowned for his influential slide guitar work and collaborations...

  • Arne Wilhelm Kaurin Tiselius
    Oct. 29 Arne Wilhelm Kaurin Tiselius

    Prize laureate for his research on electrophoresis and adsorption analysis, especially for his discoveries concerning the complex nature of...

  • Arne Tiselius
    Oct. 29 Arne Tiselius

    Swedish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1971).