Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1979

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1979. 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. 3 Nicos Poulantzas

  Greek-french sociologist and philosopher (b. 1936).

• Oct. 5 Ken Strong
• Oct. 6 Elizabeth Bishop

  Elizabeth Bishop was an acclaimed American poet best known for her vivid imagery, precise language, and emotional restraint. Over her career, she produced four major volumes of poetry and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1956 as well as the National Book Award in 1970. Bishop has been celebrated for her unique observational skills and ability to transform … [bio]

• Oct. 8 Jayaprakash Narayan

  Prominent Indian independence activist and socialist leader who played a crucial role in India's freedom movement and post-independence...

• Oct. 8 Brian Edmund Baker

  English air marshal (b. 1896).

• Oct. 9 Henri Collomb
• Oct. 9 Raniero Alliata di Pietratagliata
• Oct. 10 Paul Paray

  French organist, composer, and conductor (b. 1886).

• Oct. 10 Christopher Evans

  English psychologist, computer scientist, and author (b. 1931).

• Oct. 12 Celia Lovsky
• Oct. 13 Rebecca Clarke

  English viola player and composer (b. 1886).

• Oct. 13 Giovanni Sansone
• Oct. 13 Archibald Roosevelt
• Oct. 14 Onorato Damen
• Oct. 16 Johan Borgen

  Johan Borgen was a prominent Norwegian writer, journalist, and literary critic who significantly contributed to 20th-century Scandinavian...

• Oct. 16 Harry Bracci Torsi
• Oct. 17 John Stuart

  John Stuart was a Scottish actor known for his extensive career in British cinema, transitioning from silent films to talkies and maintaining steady work for several decades. He appeared in a variety of roles, often portraying dignified and authoritative characters. [bio]

• Oct. 17 S. J. Perelman

  American humorist and screenwriter (b. 1904).

• Oct. 17 Eugenio Mendoza

  Venezuelan business tycoon (b. 1909).

• Oct. 17 Pierre Bernac
• Oct. 22 Nadia Boulanger

  French composer and educator (b. 1887).

• Oct. 22 Reinhold Baer
• Oct. 24 Carlo Abarth

  Carlo Abarth was a renowned Italian automotive engineer and entrepreneur who founded the famous Abarth car company, known for modifying and...

• Oct. 24 Luigi Emery
• Oct. 24 Giovanni Maria Cornaggia Medici
• Oct. 24 Fernando Soler
• Oct. 25 Gerald Templer

  English field marshal and politician, british high commissioner in malaya (b. 1898).

• Oct. 26 Park Chung Hee

  Influential South Korean military officer and politician who served as the third president of South Korea from 1963 to 1979.

• Oct. 30 Barnes Wallis

  British inventor, most famous for creating the "bounding bomb" in ww ii and "swing-wing", jet.