Famous people and celebrities who died in October 2008

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 2008. 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 Nick Reynolds

  Nick Reynolds was an American folk musician and member of the legendary Kingston Trio, known for his bongo playing and contributions to the...

• Oct. 2 Choi Jin-sil

  Prominent South Korean actress and model who tragically died by suicide in 2008, leaving a significant impact on Korean entertainment...

• Oct. 2 Giuliano Procacci
• Oct. 6 Peter Cox

  Australian public servant and politician (b. 1925).

• Oct. 8 George Emil Palade

  Romanian-american biologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1912).

• Oct. 8 Ângelo Carvalho

  Portuguese footballer (b. 1925).

• Oct. 11 Neal Hefti

  Renowned American jazz composer, arranger, and bandleader known for his work with Count Basie and composing iconic TV and film scores like...

• Oct. 11 Jörg Haider

  Controversial Austrian far-right politician known for his provocative nationalist rhetoric and populist leadership of the Freedom Party of...

• Oct. 12 Karl Chircop

  Maltese physician and politician (b. 1965).

• Oct. 13 Frank Rosenthal
• Oct. 14 Robert Furman

  American civil engineer and wwii intelligence officer (born in 1915).

• Oct. 15 Edie Adams

  Edie Adams was an American actress, singer, and businesswoman known for her versatile performances on stage, television, and film. She gained fame through her work in musicals and comedy, notably as a star on 'The Ernie Kovacs Show' and for her Tony Award-winning Broadway role in 'Li'l Abner.' [bio]

• Oct. 15 Jack Narz

  A prominent American game show host and television personality who was well-known for hosting popular shows like 'Dotto' and 'Video Village'...

• Oct. 17 Levi Stubbs

  Levi Stubbs was an American baritone singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Motown group The Four Tops, one of the most successful and influential vocal groups of the 1960s and 1970s. [bio]

• Oct. 18 Dee Dee Warwick

  American soul singer and sister of Dionne Warwick, who had a notable career in R&B and soul music during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Oct. 19 Richard Blackwell

  Richard Blackwell was a famous American fashion critic known for his annual 'Worst Dressed' list, which scrutinized celebrity fashion...

• Oct. 20 Vittorio Foa
• Oct. 20 Suor Emmanuelle
• Oct. 23 Kevin Finnegan

  British boxer (born 1948).

• Oct. 26 Delmar Watson

  Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

• Oct. 26 Tony Hillerman

  Acclaimed American mystery novelist known for his Navajo Tribal Police series, which uniquely portrayed Native American culture and law...

• Oct. 27 Ray Ellis

  Renowned American record producer and musical arranger who worked extensively in the music industry during the mid-20th century,...

• Oct. 27 Chris Bryant

  English actor and screenwriter (b. 1936).

• Oct. 27 Ezekiel Mphahlele
• Oct. 29 Mike Baker

  American singer-songwriter (b. 1963).

• Oct. 30 Pedro Pompilio

  Argentinian businessman (born 1950).

• Oct. 31 Studs Terkel

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American oral historian, author, and broadcaster known for his in-depth interviews documenting American social...