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October 15th
169 Notable deaths
David Amess
British politician (1952–2021).
Born March 26th, 1952 in Plaistow.
Died October 15th, 2021 at 69 years old in Leigh-on-Sea (stab wound). [ref]
Raila A Odinga
Prime minister of kenya from 2008 to 2013.
Born January 7th, 1945 in Maseno. [ref]
Died October 15th, 2025 at 80 years old in Koothattukulam (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Leonarda Cianciulli
Italian serial killer.
Born April 14th, 1894 in Montella.
Died October 15th, 1970 at 76 years old in Pozzuoli (cerebral hemorrhage).
Pierre Laval
French politician (1883-1945).
Born June 28th, 1883 in Châteldon. [ref]
Died October 15th, 1945 at 62 years old in Fresnes (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Edie Adams
American singer, businesswoman.
Born April 16th, 1927 in Kingston.
Died October 15th, 2008 at 81 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia). [ref]
Samantha Eggar
British actress (1939–2025).
Born March 5th, 1939 in Hampstead. [ref]
Died October 15th, 2025 at 86 years old in Sherman Oaks (leukemia). [ref]
Jacqueline Roque
French model (1926-1986).
Born February 24th, 1926 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died October 15th, 1986 at 60 years old in Mougins (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Pat O'Brien
American film actor (1899-1983).
Born November 11th, 1899 in Milwaukee.
Died October 15th, 1983 at 83 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).
Raymond Poincaré
French statesman and lawyer (1860-1934).
Born August 20th, 1860 in Bar-le-Duc. [ref]
Died October 15th, 1934 at 74 years old in Paris (pulmonary embolism). [ref]
W. Eugene Smith
American photojournalist (1918–1978).
Born December 30th, 1918 in Wichita.
Died October 15th, 1978 at 59 years old in Tucson (stroke).
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