Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1980. 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. 2 Alessandrina di Prussia
Oct. 3 Friedrich Karm
Estonian footballer (b. 1907).
Oct. 3 Gustav Wagner
Oct. 3 Filippo Scelzo
Oct. 3 Armand Swartenbroeks
Oct. 4 Pëtr Mironovič Mašerov
Oct. 6 Hattie Jacques
Hattie Jacques was a celebrated English comedy actress, known for her appearances in film, television, and radio, especially for her recurring roles in the 'Carry On' film series and for her work with Tony Hancock on radio. [bio]
Oct. 6 Jean Robic
French professional cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1947 and tragically died in a car accident in 1980.
Oct. 9 Francesco Giangreco
Oct. 9 Theophil Henry Hildebrandt
Oct. 9 Fritz Günther von Tschirschky
Oct. 10 Tameichi Hara
Oct. 10 Charles Harbridge
Oct. 13 Antoni Bura
Oct. 14 Louis Guilloux
Oct. 14 Francesco Pricolo
Oct. 18 Edwin Way Teale
American photographer and author (b. 1899).
Oct. 21 Hans Asperger
Austrian pediatrician and medical researcher who first described Asperger's syndrome, a neurodevelopmental condition on the autism spectrum.
Oct. 25 Virgil Fox
Virgil Fox was a prominent American concert organist known for his virtuosic performances and significant contributions to classical organ...
Oct. 25 Sahir Ludhianvi
Renowned Indian poet and lyricist who significantly influenced Urdu and Hindi film music.
Oct. 25 Víctor Galíndez
Argentine boxer (b. 1948).
Oct. 26 Luigi Vagnetti
Oct. 27 John Hasbrouck Van Vleck
American physicist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).
Oct. 27 Judy LaMarsh
Canadian politician who served as the 42nd Secretary of State, notable for her legal and political career.
Oct. 31 Jan Werich