Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1972

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1972. 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. 1 Louis Leakey

  Renowned paleoanthropologist who made groundbreaking discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa's Olduvai Gorge.

• Oct. 5 Henry Dreyfuss
• Oct. 5 Solomon Lefschetz
• Oct. 6 Cléo de Verberena

  Brazilian actress and film director (born c. 1909).

• Oct. 7 Antonio Molinaroli
• Oct. 7 Remo Scuriatti
• Oct. 9 Miriam Hopkins

  Miriam Hopkins was an acclaimed American actress known for her work in film, stage, and television during the early to mid-20th century. She was celebrated for her performances during the pre-Code Hollywood era and gained fame for her versatile roles in both dramatic and comedic films. [bio]

• Oct. 12 Robert Le Vigan

  French character actor who was prominent in the French cinema of the 1930s and early 1940s, known for his versatile supporting roles in...

• Oct. 12 Álvaro Cepeda Samudio
• Oct. 16 Hale Boggs

  Prominent American politician who served in the U.S.

• Oct. 16 Leo G. Carroll

  English-american actor (b. 1886).

• Oct. 16 Nick Begich

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1932).

• Oct. 16 Dino Philipson
• Oct. 17 George

  Crown prince of serbia (b. 1887).

• Oct. 20 Harlow Shapley

  Harlow Shapley was an American astronomer known for his work on the size and shape of the Milky Way galaxy.

• Oct. 22 James K. Baxter

  New zealand poet, writer, theologian, and social commentator.

• Oct. 23 Clarice Cliff

  Famous English ceramic artist known for her unique designs.

• Oct. 24 Jackie Robinson

  Jackie Robinson was an American professional baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the modern MLB. [bio]

• Oct. 24 Claire Windsor

  Claire Windsor was an American film actress who rose to prominence during the silent film era of the early 20th century. She was celebrated for her roles in romantic dramas and became one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1922, marking her as a notable young actress of her time. [bio]

• Oct. 25 Doyle E. Carlton
• Oct. 26 Igor Sikorsky

  Ukrainian-american engineer and academic, founded sikorsky aircraft (b. 1889).

• Oct. 27 Adalberto Mariano
• Oct. 27 Katherine Oppenheimer
• Oct. 28 Mitchell Leisen
• Oct. 30 Silvio Sganzini
• Oct. 31 Luigi Deffenu