Famous people and celebrities who died on October 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on October 28. 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.

• 1704 John Locke

  Key figure in the Enlightenment.

• 1818 Abigail Adams

  Abigail Adams was the wife of the second U.S.

• 1905 Alphonse Allais

  French writer and humorist known for his wit and wordplay.

• 1916 Cleveland Abbe

  American meteorologist and academic (d. 1966).

• 1916 Oswald Boelcke

  German flying ace of World War I, known for his pioneering tactics in aerial warfare.

• 1939 Alice Brady

  Alice Brady was an American actress who achieved success in both silent and sound films, as well as on the stage. She was notably active during the early 20th century and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• 1959 Camilo Cienfuegos

  Cuban revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in Fidel Castro's overthrow of Batista's regime.

• 1965 Earl Bostic

  Earl Bostic was a prominent African-American jazz saxophonist known for his influential work in rhythm and blues during the mid-20th...

• 1975 Oliver Nelson

  Renowned American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer who significantly influenced jazz music in the mid-20th century.

• 1986 John Braine

  John Braine was an influential English novelist and librarian, best known for his novel 'Room at the Top', a key work in the British Angry...

• 1993 Doris Duke

  Doris Duke was a prominent American heiress and philanthropist, known for her immense wealth and complex personal life.

• 1998 Ted Hughes

  Ted Hughes was a prominent British poet who served as England's Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death.

• 2000 Carlos Guastavino

  Renowned Argentine classical composer known for his distinctive musical style that blended folk traditions with classical composition...

• 2002 Erling Persson

  Swedish entrepreneur who founded H&M (Hennes & Mauritz), transforming the global fashion retail industry with an innovative business model...

• 2002 Margaret Booth

  Pioneering film editor and producer who worked extensively in Hollywood during the golden age of cinema, making significant contributions to...

• 2004 Jimmy McLarnin

  Jimmy McLarnin was a prominent Irish-American boxer known for his exceptional skills in the welterweight division during the 1920s and...

• 2005 Richard E. Smalley

  Prize laureate for their discovery of fullerenes.

• 2005 Raymond Hains

  Raymond Hains was a prominent French artist associated with the New Realism movement, known for his innovative artistic approach and...

• 2006 Red Auerbach

  Legendary NBA coach and executive who transformed the Boston Celtics, leading them to multiple championships and becoming a pivotal figure...

• 2007 Porter Wagoner

  Legendary country music singer, songwriter, and television host known for his influential Porter Wagoner Show and long-time collaboration...

• 2010 James MacArthur

  James MacArthur was an American actor best known for his role as Danny "Danno" Williams in the long-running television series 'Hawaii Five-O.' He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, earning recognition for both his dramatic and action roles. [bio]

• 2010 Ehud Netzer

  Prominent Israeli archaeologist known for significant contributions to archaeological research, particularly in the study of ancient Israeli...

• 2010 Jonathan Motzfeldt

  Pioneering Greenlandic politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Greenland, playing a crucial role in the island's political...

• 2013 Tadeusz Mazowiecki

  Tadeusz Mazowiecki was a prominent Polish journalist, politician, and the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Poland after the...

• 2014 Galway Kinnell

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet and academic known for his profound and lyrical poetry.

• 2022 Jerry Lee Lewis

  Legendary rock and roll pianist and singer known as 'The Killer', who pioneered rockabilly music and was a key figure in early rock and roll...

• 2023 Matthew Perry

  Matthew Perry was a Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hugely popular sitcom 'Friends'. He became a beloved comedy star with his witty performances and also appeared in several films and other television series. Perry's career was marked by both critical and commercial success, as well as widely publicized personal struggles, especially with substance … [bio]