Notable Deaths on October 10
770+ people died on this day throughout history
George Washington Parke Custis
1781–1857 (age 76)
Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington Parke Custis was a Maryland-born descendant of George Washington who lived from 1781 to 1857 and was b...
Thomas Crawford
1813–1857 (age 44)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Thomas Crawford was a New York City-based sculptor and artist who died in 1857.
Martha Jefferson Randolph
1772–1836 (age 64)
Monticello Graveyard
Martha Jefferson Randolph (1772-1836) was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and served as White House hostess.
Wilson Cary Nicholas
1761–1820 (age 59)
Monticello Graveyard
Wilson Cary Nicholas was a Virginia politician and diplomat who served in Congress and as governor.
Adam Strzembosz
1930–2025 (age 95)
Powązki Cemetery
Adam Strzembosz (11 September 1930 – 10 October 2025) was a Polish lawyer and judge, first president of the Supreme Co...
Mirosław Chojecki
1949–2025 (age 76)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Mirosław Jerzy Chojecki (1 September 1949 – 10 October 2025) was a Polish publisher and film producer.
Leszek Moczulski
1930–2024 (age 94)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Robert Leszek Moczulski (Polish pronunciation: [ˈlɛʂɛk mɔˈtʂulskʲi], 7 June 1930 – 10 October 2024) was a Poli...
Jean-François Coursange
1977–2023 (age 46)
cimetière de Saint-Fulgence
Jean-François Coursange was a college professor in Quebec who lived from 1977 to 2023.
Miguel Antonio Cid Álvarez
1950–2023 (age 73)
Barja
Miguel Antonio Cid Álvarez (1950–2023) was a compassionate physician dedicated to serving his community.
Andreas Trier Mørch
1944–2021 (age 77)
Holmen Cemetery
Andreas Trier Mørch was a talented photographer whose work documented Danish culture and life.
Tasos Kourakis
1948–2021 (age 73)
Cemetery of Thermi
Anastasios ("Tasos") Kourakis (Greek: Αναστάσιος (Τάσος) Κουράκης; 1948 − 10 October 2021) was ...
Louis Outhier
1930–2021 (age 91)
Cannes
Louis Outhier (French pronunciation: [lwi utje]) is a French chef best known for Restaurant L'Oasis, a restaurant he ran...
Mehmet Bakar
1954–2020 (age 66)
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery
Mehmet Bakar was a dedicated Turkish physician committed to medical excellence and patient care.
Vasili Kulkov
1966–2020 (age 54)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vasili Sergeyevich Kulkov (Василий Серге́евич Кульков; 11 June 1966 – 10 October 2020) was a R...
William J. Hamilton
1932–2019 (age 87)
Saint Peter's Cemetery
William J. Hamilton (1932–2019) was a New Brunswick figure laid to rest at Saint Peter's Cemetery.
Zsuzsanna Darvas
1951–2019 (age 68)
Megyeri Cemetery
Hungarian biologist whose research advanced biological sciences and knowledge.
Anna Basista
1930–2019 (age 89)
Batowice Cemetery
Anna Basista (1930-2019) was a Polish individual buried at Batowice Cemetery.
Marie-José Nat
1940–2019 (age 79)
Bonifacio cemetery
Marie-José Benhalassa (22 April 1940 – 10 October 2019), known professionally as Marie-José Nat, was a French actres...
Raye Montague
1935–2018 (age 83)
Fort Lincoln Cemetery
Raye Montague was a pioneering engineer whose brilliance and encouragement opened doors for future generations.
Achille Cutrera
1929–2018 (age 89)
major cemetery of Milan
Achille Cutrera (24 April 1929 – 10 October 2018) was an Italian politician.
Raymond Lévy
1927–2018 (age 91)
Cimetière de Pantin
Raymond Lévy (28 June 1927 – 10 October 2018) was a French engineer and business executive.
Bob Schiller
1918–2017 (age 99)
Eden Memorial Park
Bob Schiller (1918–2017) was an American television writer whose sharp sitcom scripts helped define shows such as I Lo...
Katalin Szabó
1944–2017 (age 73)
Cinkota Cemetery
Economist Katalin Szabó combined sharp insight with heartfelt care to illuminate the human side of policy.
Ryszard Żukowski
1932–2017 (age 85)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Dedicated university educator and mentor.
Leo Beranek
1914–2016 (age 102)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Leo Beranek (1914–2016) was an American acoustical engineer and co-founder of Bolt Beranek and Newman, contributing to...
Algimantas Miškinis
1929–2015 (age 86)
Karmėlava cemetery
Algimantas Miškinis blended heritage with modern ideals in architecture and mentorship.
Karl G. Fredriksson
1941–2015 (age 74)
Uppsala Old Cemetery
Karl G. Fredriksson was a Swedish writer whose literary contributions enhanced Swedish cultural life.
Roman Michał Andrzejewski
1930–2015 (age 85)
Powązki Cemetery
Roman Michał Andrzejewski was a Polish biologist who made significant contributions to his field.
Zsigmond Fülöp
1935–2014 (age 79)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Zsigmond Fülöp was a respected actor whose nuanced portrayals resonated with theatergoers.
Cem Gariboğlu
1991–2014 (age 23)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Cem Gariboğlu was a Turkish individual.
Gabriel Richet
1916–2014 (age 98)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Physician Gabriel Richet dedicated his life to the care of others and to advancing understanding of kidney medicine.
Peter Stutz
1932–2013 (age 81)
Rosenberg cemetery
Peter Stutz was an architect known for his thoughtful designs and steady professionalism.
Amanda Todd
1996–2012 (age 16)
Robinson Memorial Park
Amanda Todd (1996–2012) of Port Coquitlam became a symbol for anti-bullying awareness and is buried at Robinson Memori...
Basil L. Plumley
1920–2012 (age 92)
Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery
Basil L. Plumley (1920–2012) was a legendary U.S. Army command sergeant major celebrated for leading infantrymen throu...
Selma Soysal
1924–2011 (age 87)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical knowledge and education.
David H. McNerney
1931–2010 (age 79)
Houston National Cemetery
David H. McNerney (1931–2010) was a Lowell-born U.S. Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient laid to rest at Houston...
Yehuda Fuchs
1919–2010 (age 91)
Yarkon Cemetery
Yehuda Fuchs was a stage actor celebrated for his authenticity and the warmth he brought to every performance.
H. Achmed Schmiede
1935–2010 (age 75)
Westfriedhof
H. Achmed Schmiede was a German translator whose work facilitated cross-cultural communication.
Torbjørn Johansen
1950–2009 (age 59)
Lademoen kirkegård
Torbjørn Johansen was a musician whose performances resonated with warmth.
Miroslav Šach
1926–2009 (age 83)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Miroslav Šach (1926–2009) was a Czech who lived through much of the twentieth century.
Oldřich Dufek
1925–2007 (age 82)
Cemetery in Chodov
Oldřich Dufek (1925–2007) was a resident of Chodov.
Alina Skirgiełło
1911–2007 (age 96)
Powązki Cemetery
Alina Skirgiełło (1911-2007) was a Polish figure who was laid to rest at Powązki Cemetery.
Bob van Rootselaar
1927–2006 (age 79)
Zorgvlied
Bob van Rootselaar was a thoughtful mathematician whose teaching and research enriched academic life.
Arthur Gould
1924–2005 (age 81)
Hebrew Cemetery
Arthur Gould (1924–2005) of New York City is interred at Hebrew Cemetery.
Angelo Argea
1929–2005 (age 76)
New Carlisle Cemetery
Angelo Argea (1929–2005) emigrated from Greece and was laid to rest in New Carlisle Cemetery.
Wayne C. Booth
1921–2005 (age 84)
Alpine City Cemetery
Wayne C. Booth (1921–2005) was a renowned literary critic and professor best known for The Rhetoric of Fiction, and he...
Anna Sadowska
1937–2005 (age 68)
Osobowice Cemetery
Anna Sadowska was a Polish botanist whose scientific research advanced botanical knowledge.
Erik Pløen
1925–2004 (age 79)
Strømbråten Chapel
Erik Pløen was a Norwegian ceramicist known for his artistic contributions to Scandinavian pottery.
Victoria Horne
1911–2003 (age 92)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Victoria Horne (1911–2003) was an American actress and sculptor raised in New York City who is buried at Forest Lawn M...
Johnny Klippstein
1927–2003 (age 76)
Saint Marys Cemetery
Johnny Klippstein (1927–2003) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who passed away in Washington, D.C., and w...