Famous people and celebrities who died on October 24

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 24. 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.

• 1935 Dutch Schultz

  Notorious American gangster and bootlegger during the Prohibition era, known for his violent criminal activities in New York City.

• 1943 Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau

  Renowned Canadian poet and painter who made significant contributions to Quebec's literary and artistic landscape during the early 20th...

• 1957 Christian Dior

  Christian Dior was a legendary French fashion designer, best known for founding the House of Dior and revolutionizing 20th-century fashion with the launch of his 'New Look' in 1947. His elegant and innovative designs brought a new era of glamour and femininity to post-war fashion and established Dior as a leading global brand. [bio]

• 1970 Richard Hofstadter

  Distinguished American historian and intellectual known for his influential works on American political thought and social history.

• 1972 Jackie Robinson

  Jackie Robinson was an American professional baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the modern MLB. [bio]

• 1972 Claire Windsor

  Claire Windsor was an American film actress who rose to prominence during the silent film era of the early 20th century. She was celebrated for her roles in romantic dramas and became one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1922, marking her as a notable young actress of her time. [bio]

• 1974 David Oistrakh

  David Oistrakh was a legendary Soviet violinist and professor at the Moscow Conservatory, renowned worldwide for his exceptional musical...

• 1979 Carlo Abarth

  Carlo Abarth was a renowned Italian automotive engineer and entrepreneur who founded the famous Abarth car company, known for modifying and...

• 1983 Jessica Savitch

  Talented American journalist and news anchor who began broadcasting in 1964, working for CBS affiliates and becoming a national...

• 1989 Jerzy Kukuczka

  Legendary Polish mountaineer who became the second person in history to summit all 14 eight-thousander peaks, tragically dying during a...

• 1991 Gene Roddenberry

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

• 1994 Raul Julia

  Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor widely recognized for his dynamic performances on both stage and screen, particularly for his portrayal of Gomez Addams in 'The Addams Family' films. [bio]

• 2001 Jaromil Jireš

  Renowned Czech film director and screenwriter, significant contributor to the Czech New Wave cinema movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2002 Harry Hay

  A pioneering LGBTQ+ activist who founded the Mattachine Society and the Radical Faeries, Harry Hay was a transformative figure in the...

• 2005 Rosa Parks

  Rosa Parks was a renowned American civil rights activist. Her refusal to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus on December 1, 1955, became a pivotal act of defiance against racial segregation. Parks’ action sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a seminal event in the civil rights movement, and cemented her legacy as an iconic figure … [bio]

• 2007 Petr Eben

  Petr Eben was a renowned Czech composer, organist, and choral conductor known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical...

• 2010 Joseph Stein

  Acclaimed American playwright best known for writing the book for the legendary musical 'Fiddler on the Roof'.

• 2011 John McCarthy

  Pioneering computer scientist who developed the Lisp programming language, a fundamental contribution to artificial intelligence and...

• 2012 Anita Björk

  Anita Björk was a renowned Swedish actress, celebrated for her work in theatre and film. She gained international acclaim for her leading role in Alf Sjöberg's 'Miss Julie' (1951), which won the Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Björk enjoyed a prolific career spanning several decades, becoming one of Sweden's most respected stage and screen actresses. [bio]

• 2012 Margaret Osborne duPont

  Margaret Osborne duPont was a legendary American tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the mid-20th century, winning an impressive...

• 2013 Ana Bertha Lepe

  Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

• 2013 Manna Dey

  Manna Dey was a legendary Indian playback singer renowned for his versatile voice and significant contributions to Hindi and Bengali cinema...

• 2014 Marcia Strassman

  Marcia Strassman was an American actress and singer best known for her roles in the television series 'Welcome Back, Kotter' and the 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' film series. Her work made her a memorable face on American television in the 1970s and a popular character actress in family movies through the 1980s and 1990s. [bio]

• 2015 Maureen O'Hara

  Maureen O'Hara was an Irish-American actress and singer, renowned for her work in Hollywood throughout the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in Technicolor films. She was known for her spirited performances, striking red hair, and roles in adventure films and dramas. [bio]

• 2016 Jorge Batlle Ibáñez

  Prominent Uruguayan politician who served as the 32nd President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005, known for his democratic leadership and...

• 2017 Fats Domino

  Fats Domino was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter who was a pioneering figure in rock and roll and rhythm and blues music. Known for his boogie-woogie piano style and smooth vocals, he achieved worldwide fame in the 1950s and 1960s with hits such as 'Blueberry Hill' and 'Ain't That a Shame.' [bio]

• 2017 Robert Guillaume

  Robert Guillaume was an acclaimed American actor and singer, best known for his role as Benson DuBois on the television series "Soap" and its spin-off "Benson." He gained additional fame as the voice of Rafiki in Disney's "The Lion King." [bio]

• 2017 Girija Devi

  Renowned Indian classical singer who was a master of the Thumri genre and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional...

• 2018 Tony Joe White

  Renowned American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for blending swamp rock, blues, and country music styles.

• 2022 Leslie Jordan

  Leslie Jordan was an American actor, comedian, and writer, well known for his television roles and charismatic presence. He gained popularity for his distinctive Southern accent, comedic timing, and scene-stealing performances, especially in sitcoms. [bio]