Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1997

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1997. 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 Jerome H. Lemelson

  Jerome H. Lemelson was a prolific American inventor and engineer who held over 600 patents, significantly contributing to technological...

• Oct. 3 Jarl Kulle

  Prominent Swedish actor renowned for his versatile performances in theater, film, and television, a significant figure in Scandinavian...

• Oct. 4 Otto Remer

  German Wehrmacht officer who played a crucial role in suppressing the July 20, 1944 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, ultimately preventing...

• Oct. 4 Gunpei Yokoi

  Legendary Japanese video game designer at Nintendo who invented the Game Boy, revolutionizing portable gaming.

• Oct. 5 Andrew Keir

  Andrew Keir was a Scottish actor best known for his roles in classic British film and television, particularly in Hammer Horror films. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he gained acclaim for his powerful screen presence in both period dramas and horror films. [bio]

• Oct. 5 Dave Marr

  Professional golfer and sports commentator who had a notable career in golf broadcasting after his playing years.

• Oct. 5 Brian Pillman
• Oct. 6 Evgenij Chaldej
• Oct. 8 Bertrand Goldberg

  Renowned American architect famous for designing Marina City in Chicago, an iconic residential complex featuring innovative cylindrical...

• Oct. 10 Brian Connolly

  At 52, sweet's lead singer dies from heart failure.

• Oct. 12 John Denver

  John Denver was an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, activist, and humanitarian, widely known for his popular folk and country music hits during the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Oct. 13 Raf
• Oct. 14 Harold Robbins

  Renowned American novelist known for his bestselling fiction works that have sold over 750 million copies worldwide in 32 languages.

• Oct. 16 James Michener

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for epic historical fiction works like 'Tales of the South Pacific' and 'Chesapeake'.

• Oct. 16 James Albert Michener
• Oct. 17 Larry Jennings

  Renowned American magician and magic author who significantly contributed to the art of close-up magic during the mid-20th century.

• Oct. 18 Vince Gironda
• Oct. 19 Glen Buxton

  Original guitarist of the Alice Cooper band, who was instrumental in developing the group's early shock rock style.

• Oct. 20 Henry Vestine
• Oct. 23 Bert Haanstra

  Renowned Dutch documentary filmmaker who won multiple international awards, including the Cannes Grand Prix and an Oscar for his short...

• Oct. 23 Pinchas Lapide
• Oct. 24 Don Messick

  Legendary voice actor known for iconic cartoon characters in series like The Jetsons and Scooby-Doo, contributing significantly to animation...

• Oct. 29 Anton LaVey

  Founder of the Church of Satan, an influential occultist who wrote 'The Satanic Bible' and significantly impacted modern alternative...

• Oct. 29 Andreas Gerasimos Michalitsianos

  Greek-american astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1947).

• Oct. 30 Samuel Fuller

  Renowned American film director, screenwriter, and novelist known for his distinctive style in war and crime films, particularly influential...

• Oct. 30 Sydney Newman