Famous people who died in October 2024

Liam Payne - October 16
Teri Garr - October 29
Jack Jones - October 23
Ethel Kennedy - October 10
Michael Newman - October 20
Johan Neeskens - October 6th
Christine Boisson - October 21
Aaron Kaufman - October 17
Paul Di'Anno - October 21
Elise Hodder - October 13
Abdelaziz Barrada - October 24
Taylor Rousseau - October 4
Jackmaster - October 12th
Giulia Manfrini - October 18
George Baldock - October 9th
Robbie Fitzgibbon - October 7
Ze Carlos - October 25th
Mayra Gomez Kemp - October 13
Elisa Rosario Ruiz Penella - October 9
Naima Lamcharki - October 5
Ayelen Ferreira
Liam Payne - October 16

Fans of the British group One Direction were shocked to learn that one of its members, Liam Payne, had died after falling from the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo hotel, located in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Although the case is still being investigated by the country's police authorities, it seems that the singer had been consuming a dangerous mix of narcotic substances. He was 31 years old.

Teri Garr - October 29

Actress Teri Garr died at the age of 79 in Los Angeles. She will be remembered for works such as 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' while also appearing in 'Friends' as Phoebe's mother. The actress had been battling multiple sclerosis since 2002.

Jack Jones - October 23

American singer Jack Jones, best known for singing the theme song for the TV series 'The Love Boat', died at the age of 86 from leukemia. He was being treated at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California.

Ethel Kennedy - October 10

American socialite and activist Ethel Skakel Kennedy, a member of the Kennedy family through her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy, died from complications of a stroke she had suffered the previous week. She was 96.

Michael Newman - October 20

American actor Michael Newman, best known for his role in the series 'Baywatch', died on October 20 from heart complications resulting from Parkinson's disease. He was 67 years old.

Johan Neeskens - October 6th

The legendary Dutch player of the so-called 'Clockwork Orange' Johan Neeskens died suddenly at the age of 73. He was one of the best midfielders of his time and stood out for his play at Ajax Amsterdam, FC Barcelona, and in the Dutch national team.

Christine Boisson - October 21

French actress Christine Boisson, remembered for her role in the film 'Emmanuelle' (1974), left us at the age of 68. The cause of her death is believed to be complications from a lung disease she suffered from. She leaves behind a legacy of more than fifty films.

Aaron Kaufman - October 17

American director Aaron Kaufman, best known for his documentary about the war in Ukraine, 'Superpower', died at age 51 of a heart attack. The cause of death was reported by media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter.

Paul Di'Anno - October 21

Paul Di'Anno (born Paul Andrews), the former vocalist of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, passed away at the age of 66 at his home in Salisbury (United Kingdom). He was known to have suffered from lymphedema.

Elise Hodder - October 13

Australian model Elise Hodder, 24, died tragically after being hit by a car in a Melbourne car park.

Photo: elisehodder / Instagram

Abdelaziz Barrada - October 24

The Franco-Moroccan soccer player Abdelaziz Barrada is remembered for his time with teams such as Marseille and Getafe. He also played for the Moroccan national team. The young sportsman, only 35 years old, died in Paris as the result of a heart attack.

Taylor Rousseau - October 4

American influencer Taylor Rousseau Grigg died at the age of 25 due to adrenal insufficiency resulting from Addison's disease. As her husband wrote on Instagram: "This past year Taylor has endured more pain and suffering than most people in their entire lives. And despite that, she has always been a light and has always brought joy to everyone around her".

Photo: itstaylorrousseau / Instagram

Jackmaster - October 12th

After an accident and two days in an Ibiza hospital for a head injury, DJ and producer Jackmaster left us at the age of 38.

Giulia Manfrini - October 18

Italian surfer Giulia Manfrini, 36, lost her life while doing what she loved most; surfing. A swordfish jumped and pierced her chest as she was practicing her favorite sport on the beaches of Sumatra (Indonesia).

Photo: giuliamanfrini / Instagram

George Baldock - October 9th

The 31-year-old British footballer George Baldock, who had been playing for Panathinaikos since May 2024, was found dead in the swimming pool of his home in Athens. The body showed no signs of violence, although the case is still being investigated.

Robbie Fitzgibbon - October 7

British track star Robbie Fitzgibbon died suddenly at the age of 28. He had been diagnosed with psychoses two years earlier.

Ze Carlos - October 25th

Former Brazilian footballer José Carlos de Almeida, better known as Zé Carlos, passed away at the age of 56. He suffered a cardiac arrest.

Mayra Gomez Kemp - October 13

The Cuban-Spanish TV host passed away after an accident in her home in Madrid. She was 76 years old. "We know that she fell, she hit herself and that was the cause of death," explained her stepdaughter, Roxana, on 'TardeAR'.

Elisa Rosario Ruiz Penella - October 9

Spanish actress Elisa Rosario Ruiz Penella, better known as Elisa Montes, died at the age of 89. She was part of an important family saga of performers in Spain.

Naima Lamcharki - October 5

Moroccan actress Naima Lamcharki passed away at the age of 81 after a long career in front of the cameras and on stage.

Ayelen Ferreira

Influencer Ayelén Ferreira, 22, died in Argentina after suffering a road accident while traveling with her boyfriend. The man is in critical condition. She was a promising young hockey player and an influencer on the way to stardom.