Famous people and celebrities who died on October 25

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 25. 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.

• 1920 Alexander

  King of Greece from 1917-1920, who tragically died at the young age of 27 after being bitten by an ape.

• 1955 Sadako Sasaki

  A young Japanese girl who became a powerful symbol of peace after surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and her poignant story of...

• 1957 Albert Anastasia

  Notorious Italian-American mobster who was a key figure in Murder, Inc.

• 1973 Abebe Bikila

  Legendary Ethiopian marathon runner who won Olympic gold medals in 1960 and 1964, famously running barefoot in Rome and becoming the first...

• 1976 Raymond Queneau

  Prominent French novelist, poet, and screenwriter who significantly influenced French literature and was a key member of the experimental...

• 1980 Virgil Fox

  Virgil Fox was a prominent American concert organist known for his virtuosic performances and significant contributions to classical organ...

• 1984 Pascale Ogier

  Pascale Ogier was a talented French actress who appeared in Ghost Dance and tragically died at the young age of 24 from a heart attack,...

• 1989 Mary McCarthy

  Mary McCarthy was a prominent American intellectual, novelist, and literary critic known for her sharp wit, complex literary works, and...

• 1992 Roger Miller

  Renowned American country music singer-songwriter, known for iconic hits like 'King of the Road' and 'Dang Me'.

• 1993 Vincent Price

  Vincent Price was an American actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in horror films. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he became synonymous with the genre and established himself as a cultural icon. [bio]

• 1995 Viveca Lindfors

  Viveca Lindfors was a Swedish actress known for her extensive career in film, stage, and television, predominantly in Sweden and the United States. She gained international recognition in the 1940s and went on to appear in over 100 roles, including major Hollywood productions and Broadway performances. [bio]

• 1995 Bobby Riggs

  Legendary tennis player famous for his Wimbledon championship and the iconic 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Billie Jean King in 1973,...

• 1999 Leonard Boyle

  Renowned Irish-Canadian palaeographer and medievalist who made significant contributions to historical manuscript research.

• 1999 Payne Stewart

  Professional golfer known for his distinctive knickerbockers style and major championship victories.

• 2002 René Thom

  Renowned French mathematician who pioneered catastrophe theory, making significant contributions to topology and mathematical modeling of...

• 2002 Richard Harris

  Legendary Irish actor known for his versatility, winning multiple prestigious awards including an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy.

• 2003 Veikko Hakulinen

  Legendary Finnish cross-country skier who won gold medals in the 30km and 50km events at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo,...

• 2003 Pandurang Shastri Athavale

  Renowned Indian spiritual leader, philosopher, and social activist who founded the Swadhyay Parivar movement promoting spiritual and social...

• 2006 Emilio Vedova

  Emilio Vedova was a prominent Italian abstract expressionist painter who significantly influenced post-war European art through his dynamic,...

• 2006 Danny Rolling

  American serial killer known as the 'Gainesville Ripper', who murdered eight people in Florida in the late 1980s and was executed in 2006.

• 2010 Lisa Blount

  Lisa Blount was an American actress and producer known for her roles in films like 'Prince of Darkness' and 'An Officer and a Gentleman'.

• 2010 Gregory Isaacs

  Gregory Isaacs was a legendary Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter known as the 'Cool Ruler' for his smooth vocal style and influential...

• 2012 Jacques Barzun

  Renowned French-American historian, cultural critic, and author who made significant contributions to intellectual history.

• 2013 Bill Sharman

  Bill Sharman was a legendary basketball player and coach who played a pivotal role in the Boston Celtics' dynasty during the 1950s,...

• 2014 Jack Bruce

  Legendary Scottish bass player, singer, and songwriter who was a founding member of the iconic rock band Cream.

• 2015 Lisa Jardine

  Renowned British historian and academic who specialized in Renaissance studies, wrote extensively on cultural and intellectual history, and...

• 2015 Flip Saunders

  Renowned NBA coach who led the Minnesota Timberwolves and significantly influenced professional basketball coaching strategies.

• 2016 Carlos Alberto Torres

  Legendary Brazilian football player and manager, captain of the iconic 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team, widely considered one...

• 2020 Lee Kun-hee

  Visionary business leader who transformed Samsung from a small trading company to a global technology powerhouse, significantly impacting...