Famous people who died in October 2024

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.

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

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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.

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".

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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.

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).

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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.

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

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

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'.

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.

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

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.