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Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1977. 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

  • Angelo Brelich
    Oct. 1 Angelo Brelich
  • Arnold Bode
    Oct. 3 Arnold Bode
  • José Ber Gelbard
    Oct. 4 José Ber Gelbard

    Argentinian activist and politician (b. 1917).

  • Alfio Berretta
    Oct. 5 Alfio Berretta
  • Otto Fehlmann
    Oct. 5 Otto Fehlmann
  • Eugenio Giuseppe Togliatti
    Oct. 5 Eugenio Giuseppe Togliatti
  • Nullo Biaggi
    Oct. 7 Nullo Biaggi
  • Giorgos Papasideris
    Oct. 8 Giorgos Papasideris

    Prominent Greek country music singer, composer, and lyricist who was influential in the traditional Greek music scene during the mid-20th...

  • MacKinlay Kantor
    Oct. 11 MacKinlay Kantor

    Prolific American writer known for his journalism, novels, and screenwriting, with notable works spanning multiple genres and media.

  • Giovanni Trentarossi
    Oct. 13 Giovanni Trentarossi
  • Bing Crosby
    Oct. 14 Bing Crosby

    Bing Crosby was an American singer, actor, and media personality, widely regarded as one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century. He achieved global fame through his smooth baritone voice, pioneering work in audio recording, and leading roles in film, radio, and television. [bio]

  • Ralph Truman
    Oct. 15 Ralph Truman

    British character actor known for supporting roles in classic films like Henry V and Treasure Island, with a career spanning several decades...

  • Andreas Baader
    Oct. 18 Andreas Baader

    German radical left-wing terrorist and founding member of the Red Army Faction (Baader-Meinhof Group), known for violent anti-establishment...

  • Gudrun Ensslin
    Oct. 18 Gudrun Ensslin

    Gudrun Ensslin was a prominent German far-left terrorist and key member of the Red Army Faction (RAF), also known as the Baader-Meinhof...

  • Hanns-Martin Schleyer
    Oct. 18 Hanns-Martin Schleyer
  • Domenico Orlandini
    Oct. 18 Domenico Orlandini
  • Ronnie Van Zant
    Oct. 20 Ronnie Van Zant

    Lead singer of the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who tragically died in a plane crash in 1977.

  • Ferit Tüzün
    Oct. 21 Ferit Tüzün

    Turkish composer (b. 1929).

  • Félix Gouin
    Oct. 25 Félix Gouin

    French politician (b. 1884).

  • Alma Hanlon
    Oct. 26 Alma Hanlon
  • James M. Cain
    Oct. 27 James M. Cain

    American journalist and author (b. 1892).

  • Miguel Mihura
    Oct. 28 Miguel Mihura
  • Steve Gaines
    Oct. 30 Steve Gaines

    Talented guitarist and songwriter for the legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

  • Renato Curi
    Oct. 30 Renato Curi
  • Gustav Krklec
    Oct. 30 Gustav Krklec
  • Joseph Zerilli
    Oct. 30 Joseph Zerilli