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Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1991. 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

  • Hazen Argue
    Oct. 2 Hazen Argue

    Canadian politician (b. 1921).

  • Demetrios I of Constantinople (b. 1914)
    Oct. 2 Demetrios I of Constantinople (b. 1914)
  • Igor Talkov
    Oct. 6 Igor Talkov

    Russian singer-songwriter (b. 1956).

  • Leo Durocher
    Oct. 7 Leo Durocher

    Legendary baseball manager and coach who led the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants during a notable career in Major League...

  • Darren Millane
    Oct. 7 Darren Millane

    Australian footballer (b. 1965).

  • Natalia Ginzburg
    Oct. 8 Natalia Ginzburg

    Prominent Italian Jewish writer known for her powerful novels, essays, and plays that explored family dynamics, politics, and personal...

  • Roy Black
    Oct. 9 Roy Black

    Roy Black was a German singer and actor, best known for his romantic pop songs and roles in film during the 1960s and 1970s. He gained immense popularity in the German-speaking world, particularly with his hit single 'Ganz in Weiß.' [bio]

  • Redd Foxx
    Oct. 10 Redd Foxx

    Redd Foxx was an American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his role as Fred G. Sanford on the television series 'Sanford and Son.' Renowned for his groundbreaking comedy style, Foxx was a major influence on generations of comedians. [bio]

  • Sheila Florance
    Oct. 12 Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Arkady Strugatsky
    Oct. 12 Arkady Strugatsky

    Influential Soviet science fiction writer who, alongside his brother Boris, significantly shaped the genre of science fiction in the USSR.

  • Regis Toomey
    Oct. 12 Regis Toomey

    American actor and character actor.

  • Arkadij e Boris Strugackij
    Oct. 12 Arkadij e Boris Strugackij
  • Poul Jensen
    Oct. 12 Poul Jensen
  • Daniel Oduber Quirós
    Oct. 13 Daniel Oduber Quirós
  • Ole Beich
    Oct. 16 Ole Beich
  • Tennessee Ernie Ford
    Oct. 17 Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Ronald M. Schernikau
    Oct. 20 Ronald M. Schernikau
  • Hachiro Kasuga
    Oct. 22 Hachiro Kasuga

    Japanese singer and actor (b. 1924).

  • Gene Roddenberry
    Oct. 24 Gene Roddenberry

    Gene Roddenberry was an iconic American television writer and producer who created the groundbreaking science fiction franchise Star Trek.

  • Ismat Chughtai
    Oct. 24 Ismat Chughtai

    Indian author and screenwriter (b. 1915).

  • Bill Graham
    Oct. 25 Bill Graham
  • George Barker
    Oct. 27 George Barker

    Renowned English poet and author who was active in the 20th century, known for his significant contributions to poetry.

  • Andrzej Panufnik
    Oct. 27 Andrzej Panufnik
  • Mario Scelba
    Oct. 29 Mario Scelba

    Prominent Italian Christian Democratic politician who served as the 33rd Prime Minister of Italy and played a significant role in post-war...

  • William Shea
    Oct. 30 William Shea

    Named shea stadium, shea stadium dies at 84.

  • Joseph Papp
    Oct. 31 Joseph Papp

    Influential theater producer who founded the New York Shakespeare Festival and made Shakespeare accessible to the public.