Lawyers who died on October 18

Take a focused look at the lawyers who passed away on October 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1982 Pierre Mendès France

  French lawyer and politician who served as the 142nd Prime Minister of France, known for his progressive reforms and commitment to...

• 1982 John Robarts

  John Robarts was a prominent Canadian politician who served as the 17th Premier of Ontario from 1961 to 1971.

• 2013 Tom Foley

  Prominent American politician who served as the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington state's...