Famous people and celebrities who died on October 15

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 15. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1564 Andreas Vesalius

  Belgian physician.

• 1910 Stanley Ketchel

  American middleweight boxing champion known for his aggressive fighting style.

• 1930 Herbert Henry Dow

  Canadian-american businessman, founded the dow chemical company (b. 1866).

• 1934 Raymond Poincaré

  He was a french politician who served four terms as prime minister of france's third republic and was president during world war i..

• 1955 Fumio Hayasaka

  Renowned Japanese film composer who significantly contributed to the golden age of Japanese cinema, working with notable directors like...

• 1959 Lipót Fejér

  Hungarian mathematician and academic (b. 1880).

• 1960 Henny Porten

  Henny Porten was a pioneering German film actress and producer, widely regarded as one of the most prominent stars of German silent cinema. She appeared in over 170 films between 1906 and 1955 and was known for her expressive acting style and versatility. Porten was also a film producer and played a significant role in shaping early German film history. [bio]

• 1963 Horton Smith

  Legendary American professional golfer, known as 'The Mechanical Man', who was instrumental in the early development of professional golf...

• 1964 Cole Porter

  Renowned American composer and songwriter of musicals like Kiss Me, Kate.

• 1965 Abraham Fraenkel

  German-israeli mathematician and academic (b. 1891).

• 1968 Virginia Lee Burton

  Renowned children's book author and illustrator, best known for classic works like 'Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel' and 'The Little...

• 1976 Carlo Gambino

  Powerful Italian-American mafia boss who led the Gambino crime family in New York City during the mid-20th century, becoming one of the most...

• 1977 Ralph Truman

  British character actor known for supporting roles in classic films like Henry V and Treasure Island, with a career spanning several decades...

• 1983 Pat O'Brien

  Pat O'Brien was an American stage, film, and television actor known for his energetic, often fast-talking persona and his appearances in many classic Hollywood films, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s. [bio]

• 1987 Thomas Sankara

  Revolutionary leader and president of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987, known as 'Africa's Che Guevara'.

• 1989 Danilo Kiš

  Danilo Kiš was a prominent Yugoslav novelist and writer known for his profound literary works exploring complex themes of Jewish identity,...

• 1990 Delphine Seyrig

  Prominent French actress known for avant-garde films like 'Last Year at Marienbad' and her work as a film director.

• 1994 Sarah Kofman

  Renowned French philosopher known for her critical work on psychoanalysis, philosophy, and feminist theory, who made significant...

• 1996 Bernard Frank

  Prominent French orientalist and scholar specializing in Japanese culture, who made significant contributions to understanding...

• 2000 Konrad Bloch

  Renowned biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1964 for his groundbreaking research on cholesterol biosynthesis.

• 2008 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]

• 2008 Jack Narz

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

• 2011 Betty Driver

  Betty Driver was an English singer, actress, and author, best known for her long-running role as Betty Williams in the British soap opera 'Coronation Street.' [bio]

• 2012 Norodom Sihanouk

  Prominent Cambodian political leader who served as Prime Minister, Head of State, and King of Cambodia during a tumultuous period of the...

• 2013 Donald Bailey

  American drummer (b. 1933).

• 2015 Kenneth D. Taylor

  Kenneth D. Taylor was a prominent Canadian diplomat and businessman who played a significant role during the Iran hostage crisis.

• 2018 Paul Allen

  Paul Allen was an American business magnate, computer programmer, researcher, and philanthropist, best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation alongside Bill Gates. He played a significant role in the development of the personal computing revolution before becoming an influential investor and philanthropist. [bio]