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People died on 20 October
(16 found)
Jon McMurray
skiing
,
rapper
,
stunts
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Jonathan James McMurray
Also Known As:
Jon James
Jon James McMurray
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 July 1984
Death Date:
20 October 2018
Age at Death:
34
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Brief Facts:
Pro skier. film maker, rapper. Died in a stunt for a music video while wing-walking an airplane. Walked too for out on the wing, causing the plane to spin out of conntrol, then fell, too low to open his parachute. Pilot recovered control and landed safely.
L.M. Kit Carson
actor
,
producer
,
director
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Minor Carson
Also Known As:
L. M. Kit Carson
Nickname(s):
Kit
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 August 1941
Death Date:
20 October 2014
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Irving, Texas, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Karen Black
Younger than Karen Black by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movie
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
.
Oscar de la Renta
style
Real/Birth Name:
Óscar Arístides de la Renta Fiallo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 July 1932
Death Date:
20 October 2014
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Brief Facts:
Known in the 1960s for designing dresses for
Jackie Kennedy
. Became a US citizen in 1971.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1973.
Don James
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Earl James
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 December 1932
Death Date:
20 October 2013
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Massillon, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach at teams
Kent State University
,
University of Washington
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1998.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1991.
George Munger Award
1991.
Husky Fever Hall of Fame
1994.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1997.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Trophy
1991.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1994.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1984.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1991.
Gene Hickerson
football
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Gene Hickerson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 February 1935
Death Date:
20 October 2008
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Trenton, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard, tackle in college. Teams
University of Mississippi
,
Cleveland Browns
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1979.
Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame
1988.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Max McGee
football
,
business
,
radio
,
activist
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
William Max McGee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 July 1932
Death Date:
20 October 2007
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Sexton City, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Caught the first touchdown pass in the first Super Bowl. Football team
Green Bay Packers
as a wide receiver. Founded the Max McGee National Research Center for Juvenile Diabetes. Helped found Chi-Chi's Restaurant chain. Fell while clearing leaves from the roof of his home and died.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1975.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Jane Wyatt
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Jane Waddington Wyatt
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 August 1910
Death Date:
20 October 2006
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Campgaw, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Lost Horizon
,
Great Expectations
. TV series
Father Knows Best
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6350 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Jack Elam
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
William Scott Elam
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 November 1920
Death Date:
20 October 2003
Age at Death:
82, 24 days before his 83
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Arizona, USA
Brief Facts:
Noted for his unmoving left eye. Often played a sidekick. Movies
Support Your Local Sheriff!
,
Rio Lobo
,
Cannonball Run II
,
The Cannonball Run
,
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
,
Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
,
Once Upon a Time in the West
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1994.
Burt Lancaster
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Burton Steven Lancaster
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 November 1913
Death Date:
20 October 1994
Age at Death:
80, 13 days before his 81
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Trapeze
,
From Here to Eternity
,
Judgment at Nuremberg
,
Atlantic City
,
Airport
,
Elmer Gantry
,
Sweet Smell of Success
,
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
,
Field of Dreams
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry15 August 1958
Joel McCrea
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Joel Albert McCrea
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 November 1905
Death Date:
20 October 1990
Age at Death:
84, 16 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
South Pasadena, California, USA
Height:
6 feet 2 inches (187.96 cm)
Relationships:
husband of
Frances Dee
, until he died.
Older than Frances Dee by 4 years.
father of
Jody McCrea
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Jody McCrea
Brief Facts:
Movies
Ride the High Country
,
Foreign Correspondent
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1969.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
2009.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6241 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio
Anthony Quayle
actor
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
John Anthony Quayle
Nickname(s):
Tony
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 September 1913
Death Date:
20 October 1989
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Ainsdale, Southport, Lancashire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Knighted 1985. Movies
The Guns of Navarone
,
The Eagle Has Landed
,
Lawrence of Arabia
,
Anne of the Thousand Days
.
Merle Travis
musician
,
composer
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Merle Robert Travis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 November 1917
Death Date:
20 October 1983
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Rosewood, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote song
Sixteen Tons
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1977.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
2002.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1970.
Steve Gaines
musician
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Steven Earl Gaines
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 September 1949
Death Date:
20 October 1977
Age at Death:
28
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Miami, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Cassie Gaines
Younger than Cassie Gaines by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Guitarist for band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Song
Sweet Home Alabama
. Died in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi when plane ran out of fuel.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Cassie Gaines
singer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Cassie LaRue Gaines
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 January 1948
Death Date:
20 October 1977
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Seneca, Missouri, USA
Relationships:
older sister of
Steve Gaines
Older than Steve Gaines by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Backup vocals in group
Honkettes
, for band
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Song
Sweet Home Alabama
. Died in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi when plane ran out of fuel.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Ronnie Van Zant
singer
,
composer
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Ronald Wayne Van Zant
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 January 1948
Death Date:
20 October 1977
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
. Song
Sweet Home Alabama
. Died in a plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi in a forest.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2007 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 as a member of group
Lynyrd Skynyrd
.
Herbert Hoover
president
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Clark Hoover
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 August 1874
Death Date:
20 October 1964
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
West Branch, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Republican. President of the US 1929-1933. First president born west of the Mississippi.
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