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October 15th
175 Notable deaths
Fumio Hayasaka
Japanese composer (1914-1955).
Born August 19th, 1914 in Sendai. [ref]
Died October 15th, 1955 at 41 years old in Tokyo (tuberculosis). [ref]
Gigi Meroni
Italian footballer (1943-1967).
Born February 24th, 1943 in Como.
Died October 15th, 1967 at 24 years old in Turin (struck by vehicle).
William Le Queux
British writer.
Born July 2nd, 1864 in London. [ref]
Died October 15th, 1927 at 63 years old in Knokke-Heist. [ref]
Floyd Henry Allport
American psychologist (1890-1979).
Born August 22nd, 1890 in Milwaukee.
Died October 15th, 1979 at 89 years old in Los Altos.
Sean Edwards
British racing driver (1986–2013).
Born December 6th, 1986 in London.
Died October 15th, 2013 at 26 years old in Ipswich (traffic collision). [ref]
Konrad Emil Bloch
German american biochemist (1912–2000).
Born January 21st, 1912 in Nysa. [ref]
Died October 15th, 2000 at 88 years old in Lexington (heart failure).
Sarah Kofman
Philosopher from france.
Born September 14th, 1934 in 10th arrondissement of Paris.
Died October 15th, 1994 at 60 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Antonio Skármeta
Chilean writer and ambassador (1940–2024).
Born November 7th, 1940 in Antofagasta.
Died October 15th, 2024 at 83 years old in Santiago. [ref]
Edouard Levé
French writer and artist (1965–2007).
Born January 1st, 1965 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Died October 15th, 2007 at 42 years old in 11th arrondissement of Paris (hanging to death).
Ernest Henry Wilson
British botanist (1876-1930).
Born February 15th, 1876 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Died October 15th, 1930 at 54 years old in Worcester (traffic collision).
Deaths 81 to 90 of 175
Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough. William Saroyan