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October 4th
145 Notable deaths
Günther Rall
German general and fighter pilot during world war ii.
Born March 10th, 1918 in Gaggenau.
Died October 4th, 2009 at 91 years old in Bad Reichenhall (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Francis Biddle
United states federal judge (1886-1968).
Born May 9th, 1886 in Paris. [ref]
Died October 4th, 1968 at 82 years old in Hyannis (myocardial infarction).
Masaki Kobayashi
Japanese film director (1916–1996).
Born February 14th, 1916 in Otaru.
Died October 4th, 1996 at 80 years old in Tokyo (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Will Vinton
American animator (1947-2018).
Born November 17th, 1947 in McMinnville.
Died October 4th, 2018 at 70 years old in Portland (multiple myeloma). [ref]
Kenzō Takada
Japanese fashion designer (1939-2020).
Born February 27th, 1939 in Himeji. [ref]
Died October 4th, 2020 at 81 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (COVID-19). [ref]
Milan Mandarić
Serbian businessman.
Born September 5th, 1938 in Gospić.
Died October 4th, 2025 at 87 years old in Belgrade. [ref]
Doris Belack
American actress.
Born February 26th, 1926 in New York City.
Died October 4th, 2011 at 85 years old in New York City (disease). [ref]
Bernard Buffet
French painter.
Born July 10th, 1928 in 9th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died October 4th, 1999 at 71 years old in Tourtour (asphyxia). [ref]
The Amazing Criswell
American psychic (1907-1982).
Born August 7th, 1907 in Princeton.
Died October 4th, 1982 at 75 years old in Burbank (cardiac arrest).
Art Farmer
American jazz trumpeter.
Born August 21st, 1928 in Council Bluffs. [ref]
Died October 4th, 1999 at 71 years old in New York City. [ref]
Deaths 31 to 40 of 145
Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus