Deaths in October 2017#2

The following is a list of notable deaths in October 2017.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), what subject was noted for, cause of death (if known), and reference.

October 2017

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Olivier Baudry, 44, French footballer (Sochaux), cancer.[http://www.estrepublicain.fr/sport-franc-comtois/2017/10/02/l-ancien-capitaine-du-fc-sochaux-olivier-baudry-emporte-par-un-cancer-a-l-age-de-44-ans L'ancien capitaine du FC Sochaux, Olivier Baudry, emporté par un cancer à l'âge de 44 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
Hansje Bunschoten, 59, Dutch Olympic swimmer (1972) and television presenter, complications from breast cancer.[http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/151924/almere-topzwemster-hansje-bunschoten-59-overleden Topzwemster Hansje Bunschoten (59) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Pierluigi Cappello, 50, Italian poet, Viareggio Prize laureate (2010).[http://www.corriere.it/cultura/17_ottobre_01/morto-pierluigi-cappello-poesia-poeta-908c0a62-a678-11e7-a0ff-6d279b95c0af.shtml Morto Pierluigi Cappello La poesia per «riparare» la vita] {{in lang|it}}
Dao Shixun, 89, Chinese politician.[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1822025 云南省政协原副主席刀世勋逝世，曾是西双版纳“末代傣王”] {{in lang|zh}}
Bob Deacon, 73, British social scientist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.unrisd.org/80256B3C005BE6B5/(httpNews)/374F68EAF5CBF991C12581B1004F4E69?OpenDocument |title=In Memory of Bob Deacon - A Letter from Isabel Ortiz |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021192141/http://www.unrisd.org/80256B3C005BE6B5/(httpNews)/374F68EAF5CBF991C12581B1004F4E69?OpenDocument |url-status=dead }}
Edward B. Giller, 99, American USAF major general.{{Cite web |url=https://www.frenchfunerals.com/notices/Edward-GillerJr |title=Edward Bonfoy Giller Jr. |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215070219/https://www.frenchfunerals.com/notices/Edward-GillerJr |url-status=dead }}
Robert D. Hales, 85, American religious leader (LDS Church).[https://www.eastidahonews.com/2017/10/lds-apostle-robert-d-hales-dies-age-85/ LDS Apostle Robert D. Hales dies at age 85]
Andy Hopkins, 67, American football player (Hamilton Tiger-Cats).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=186861810 Andrew Hopkins Sr.]
Arthur Janov, 93, American psychologist (The Primal Scream), complications from a stroke.[https://nationalpost.com/pmn/life-pmn/primal-scream-therapist-arthur-yanov-dies-at-93 Correction: Obit-Scream Doctor story]
Hugh Kearney, 93, British historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/25/hugh-kearney-obituary Hugh Kearney obituary]
Butch Lenton, 61, Australian councillor and community advocate, mayor of the Shire of Winton (since 2012), cancer.[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-09/graham-lenton-winton-mayor-remembered/9029210 Mayor 'Butch' Lenton remembered by Winton community]
František Listopad, 95, Czech-born Portuguese poet, prose writer and director.[https://www.publico.pt/2017/10/02/culturaipsilon/noticia/morreu-o-escritor-e-encenador-jorge-listopad-1787405 Morreu Jorge Listopad, homem do teatro e herói de guerra sem dar por isso] {{in lang|pt}}
Donald James Mackinnon, 88, Australian politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Box Hill (1976–1982).[https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/people-in-parliament/re-member/details/24/1539 Donald James Mackinnon]
Edmond Maire, 86, French labor union leader, secretary general of CFDT (1971–1988).[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/10/01/mort-d-edmond-maire-ancien-secretaire-general-de-la-cfdt_5194324_3382.html Mort d’Edmond Maire, ancien secrétaire général de la CFDT] {{in lang|fr}}
István Mészáros, 86, Hungarian Marxist philosopher (Socialism or Barbarism) and professor (University of Sussex).[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03017605.2018.1456629?journalCode=rcso20 A Tribute to István Mészáros (1930–2017)]
Muktar Muhammed, 72, Nigerian military officer, Governor of Kaduna (1977–1978), cancer.[https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/244777-ex-kaduna-governor-mouktar-muhammed-dead.html Ex-Kaduna governor Mouktar Muhammed is dead]
Angelika Muharukua, 59, Namibian Herero politician, MP (since 1995).{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbc.na/news/kunene-governor-angelika-muharukua-dies.12381 |title=Kunene Governor Angelika Muharukua dies |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001214822/https://www.nbc.na/news/kunene-governor-angelika-muharukua-dies.12381 |url-status=dead }}
Samuel Irving Newhouse Jr., 89, American publisher (Advance Publications) and businessman.[https://www.vogue.com/article/si-newhouse-obituary Si Newhouse Passes Away at Age 89]
Stephen Paddock, 64, American gunman (2017 Las Vegas shooting), suicide by gunshot.[https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/02/las-vegas-gunman-suspect-is-stephen-paddock-64-of-mesquite.html Las Vegas massacre suspect Stephen Paddock committed suicide, police say]
José Pratas, 59, Portuguese football referee.[https://www.abola.pt/Nnh/Noticias/Ver/694706 Morreu o árbitro José Pratas] {{in lang|pt}}
Philippe Rahmy, 52, Swiss poet and writer, Swiss Literature Awards laureate (2017).[https://www.tdg.ch/culture/livresphilippe-rahmy-plume-envolee-ciel/story/20146135 Philippe Rahmy, une plume envolée au ciel] {{in lang|fr}}
Eliu Rivera, 73, Puerto Rican activist and politician.[http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2017/10/former_freeholder_and_puerto_rican_leader_eliu_riv.html Former freeholder and Puerto Rican leader Eliu Rivera dies at 74]
Dave Strader, 62, American sportscaster (Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes), cholangiocarcinoma.[http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/10/01/stars-announcer-dave-strader-dies-at-62/ Stars announcer Dave Strader dies at 62]
John Swinburne, 87, Scottish politician, founder of SSCUP and member of Parliament (2003–2007).[http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2017/10/01/john-swinburne-1930-2017/ John Swinburne: 1930-2017]
Larissa Volpert, 91, Russian-Estonian philologist and chess Woman Grandmaster, Soviet women's chess champion (1954, 1958, 1959).[http://rus.postimees.ee/4261839/umerla-larisa-ilinichna-volpert Умерла Лариса Ильинична Вольперт] {{in lang|ru}}

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Peter Burke, 90, New Zealand rugby union player (Taranaki, national team).[https://i.stuff.co.nz/nz-newspapers/central-north-island/sport/sport-region-6459/97449862/Former-All-Black-player-and-coach-Peter-Burke-dies Former All Black player and coach Peter Burke dies]
Warren Burton, 72, American actor (All My Children, Gettysburg, Green Lantern).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=warren-burton&pid=187002735 Warren Burton]
Slip Capone, 38, American rapper.[https://www.dubcnn.com/2017/10/05/r-p-slip-capone/ R.I.P. Slip Capone]
Evangelina Elizondo, 88, Mexican actress, artist and singer.[https://elpais.com/internacional/2017/10/03/mexico/1506986408_922590.html Muere la actriz Evangelina Elizondo a los 88 años] {{in lang|es}}
Robert Elsie, 67, Canadian-born German Albanologist, linguist and translator, motor neuron disease.[http://www.tiranatimes.com/?p=133993 Robert Elsie, one of the greatest Albanologists, passes away at 67]
Solly Hemus, 94, American baseball player and manager (St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies).[https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/cardinal-beat/solly-hemus-last-cardinals-player-manager-dies-at/article_6da38995-39a7-5632-965c-2290e5e4ec5c.html Solly Hemus, last Cardinals player-manager, dies at 94]
Klaus Huber, 92, Swiss composer and academic.[https://www.plateamagazine.com/noticias/3338-fallece-el-compositor-suizo-klaus-huber Fallece El Compositor Suizo Klaus Huber] {{in lang|es}}
Azra Kolaković, 40, Bosnian pop singer, uterine cancer.[https://www.klix.ba/vijesti/bih/donna-ares-preminula-nakon-teske-bolesti/171002094 Donna Ares preminula nakon teške bolesti] {{in lang|bs}}
Edwin N. Lightfoot, 92, American biochemical engineer.[http://news.wisc.edu/renowned-biochemical-engineer-edwin-n-lightfoot-passes-away/ Renowned biochemical engineer Edwin N. Lightfoot passes away]
Friedrich von Löffelholz, 62, German Olympic time trials cyclist (1976) and university lecturer.[https://www.rad-net.de/nachrichten/von-loeffelholz-im-alter-von-62-jahren-verstorben;n_43040.html Von Löffelholz im Alter von 62 Jahren verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Norma Male, 101, Australian government administrator.[https://www.legacy.com/au/obituaries/smh-au/name/norma-male-obituary?id=43686282 Norma T. Male]
Hanumant Moreshwar Marathe, 77, Indian writer and journalist.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/veteran-writer-hm-marathe-passes-away-in-pune/story-67qgHvgbE2IyRvxOtW7sZO.html Veteran writer HM Marathe passes away in Pune]
Edward Mhinga, 89, South African politician, Chief Minister of Gazankulu (1993).[http://www.dailysun.co.za/News/National/former-gazankulu-minister-percy-mhinga-dies-20170905 Former Gazankulu minister Percy Mhinga dies!]
Øyvin Norborg, 78, Norwegian newspaper editor.[https://snl.no/%C3%98yvin_Norborg Øyvin Norborg] {{in lang|no}}
Simon Ostrach, 93, American scientist.[http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20171004/simon-ostrach-ri-native-pioneer-in-space-science-dies-at-93 Simon Ostrach, R.I. native, pioneer in space science, dies at 93]
Paul Otellini, 66, American businessman, CEO of Intel (2005–2013).[https://newsroom.intel.com/news-releases/paul-s-otellini-1950-2017/ Paul S. Otellini, 1950 – 2017]
Antonio Pantojas, 68, Puerto Rican actor, dancer, playwright and female impersonator, heart attack.[https://www.univision.com/entretenimiento/muere-el-actor-y-bailarin-antonio-pantojas-a-los-68-anos Muere el actor y bailarín Antonio Pantojas a los 68 años] {{in lang|es}}
Jim Patterson, 67, American politician, member of the Alabama House of Representatives (since 2010), heart attack.[http://www.alreporter.com/2017/10/02/state-rep-jim-patterson-died-age-67/ State Rep. Jim Patterson has died at age 67]
Marcel Germain Perrier, 84, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Pamiers (2000–2008).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bperrierm.html Bishop Marcel Germain Perrier]
Tom Petty, 66, American Hall of Fame musician (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Traveling Wilburys) and voice actor (King of the Hill), accidental drug overdose.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tom-petty-died-accidental-overdose-family-says-1076170 Tom Petty Died of Accidental Overdose, Family Says]
Jean Roesser, 87, American politician, member of the Maryland Senate (1995–2003), complications of leukemia.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/jean-roesser-maryland-state-senator-and-secretary-of-aging-dies-at-87/2017/10/09/b54c096c-acfc-11e7-be94-fabb0f1e9ffb_story.html Jean Roesser, Maryland state senator and secretary of aging, dies at 87]
Patrocinio Samudio, 42, Paraguayan footballer, heart attack.[http://d10.paraguay.com/fallece-patrocinio-samudio-recordado-defensor-tacuary-n641601 Fallece Patrocinio Samudio, recordado defensor de Tacuary] {{in lang|es}}
Neil Smelser, 87, American sociologist.[http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/10/12/neilsmelserobituary/ Sociologist Neil Smelser, campus leader and Free Speech Movement diplomat, dies at 87]
Barbara Tisserat, 66, American lithographer, lung cancer.[http://richmondmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/galleries/remembering-barbara-tisserat/ Remembering Barbara Tisserat]
Robert Yates, 74, American racing team owner (Yates Racing), NASCAR Winston Cup champion (1999), liver cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20171004041529/http://www.sportingnews.com/nascar/news/hall-of-fame-nascar-owner-robert-yates-dies-following-cancer-battle/1gd7gg48veniv183t989fch5ac Hall of Fame NASCAR owner Robert Yates dies following cancer battle]

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Rodney Bickerstaffe, 72, British trade unionist, General Secretary of NUPE (1982–1993) and UNISON (1996–2001).[https://www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2017/10/rodney-bickerstaffe/ UNISON pays tribute to former general secretary Rodney Bickerstaffe]
Robert Henry Bragg Jr., 98, American physicist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mse.berkeley.edu/news/in-memoriam-professor-robert-pete-bragg |title=In Memoriam: Professor Robert "Pete" Bragg |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026002042/https://www.mse.berkeley.edu/news/in-memoriam-professor-robert-pete-bragg |url-status=dead }}
Ming Chang, 85, Chinese-born American naval officer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=186872998 Ming Chang]
David Dolbin, 85, American football player and coach.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/publicopiniononline/name/david-dolbin-obituary?id=14091754 David Dolbin Jr.]
Curtis Ford Jr., 95, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1953–1957).[http://www.seasidefuneral.com/tributes/Curtis-Ford Curtis E. Ford, Jr.]
Bob Gannon, 58, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (since 2015).[https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-state-rep-bob-gannon-dead-58 Wisconsin State Rep. Bob Gannon Dead At 58]
Chittani Ramachandra Hegde, 84, Indian Yakshagana artist, stroke.[http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/chittani-ramachandra-hegde-renowned-yakshagana-artist-passes-away-at-84-4107695.html Chittani Ramachandra Hegde, renowned Yakshagana artist, passes away at 84]
John Herrnstein, 79, American baseball player (Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves).[http://www.chillicothegazette.com/story/sports/local/2017/10/04/local-community-icon-john-herrnstein-passes-away-79/734010001/ Local community icon John Herrnstein passes away at 79]
Hornsby Howell, 90, American football player and coach.[https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/state/2017/10/09/hornsby-howell-first-african-american-football-coach-uga-dies-90/15405747007/ Hornsby Howell, first African-American football coach at UGA, dies at 90]
Norm Jamison, 67, Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (1990–1995), liver cancer.[https://www.thespec.com/news-story/7661753-obituary-steelworker-made-history-by-winning-norfolk-for-ndp-in-1990/ Obituary: Steelworker made history by winning Norfolk for NDP in 1990]
Ninja Jorgensen, 77, American Olympic volleyball player.[https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/sports/tn-gnp-sp-ninja-20171007-story.html Former Olympian, Glendale High volleyball coach Jorgensen passes away]
Michel Jouvet, 91, French oneirologist and neurobiologist, developer of Modafinil and discoverer of REM sleep.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2017/10/03/97001-20171003FILWWW00095-mort-de-michel-jouvet-scientifique-du-reve.php Mort de Michel Jouvet, scientifique du rêve] {{in lang|fr}}
Isabella Karle, 95, American scientist, brain tumor.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/isabella-l-karle-chemist-who-helped-reveal-structure-of-molecules-dies-at-95/2017/10/20/c778f268-b4ee-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html Isabella L. Karle, chemist who helped reveal structure of molecules, dies at 95]
Kim Un-yong, 86, South Korean sports administrator, President of World Taekwondo Federation (1973–2004).{{Cite web |url=http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171003000060 |title=Ex-IOC Vice President Kim Un-yong dead at 86 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011085026/http://nwww.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171003000060 |url-status=dead }}
Jack Laver, 100, Australian cricketer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/john-laver-obituary?pid=186847515 John Francis Lee Laver]
André Lévy, 91, French sinologist and translator.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/10/04/mort-du-sinologue-et-traducteur-andre-levy_5196133_3382.html Mort du sinologue et traducteur André Lévy] {{in lang|fr}}
Victorino Martín Andrés, 88, Spanish breeder of fighting bulls, stroke.[https://elpais.com/cultura/2017/10/03/actualidad/1507039582_080631.html Muere el ganadero Victorino Martín] {{in lang|es}}
Francesco Martino, 80, Italian politician, President of Sicily (1993–1995).[http://livesicilia.it/2017/10/04/messina-morto-ex-presidente-dalla-regione-franco-martino_893960/ Messina, morto Franco Martino Fu presidente della Regione] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007020450/http://livesicilia.it/2017/10/04/messina-morto-ex-presidente-dalla-regione-franco-martino_893960/ |date=October 7, 2017 }} {{in lang|it}}
Les Mutrie, 66, English footballer (Hull City), cancer.[http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-hull-city-forward-les-568434 Former Hull City forward Les Mutrie loses cancer battle]
Dieter Nörr, 86, German scholar of ancient law.[http://www.jura.uni-muenchen.de/personen/n/noerr_dieter/index.html Prof. Dr. jur. Dr. h.c. mult. Dieter Nörr] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006163555/http://www.jura.uni-muenchen.de/personen/n/noerr_dieter/index.html |date=October 6, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
Lance Russell, 91, American professional wrestling announcer and commentator (CWA, USWA, WCW), complications from a broken hip.[https://web.archive.org/web/20171003175245/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2017/10/03/22756331.html Legendary announcer Lance Russell dies]
Jalal Talabani, 83, Iraqi-Kurdish politician, Prime Minister (2003) and President (2005–2014), cerebral hemorrhage.[https://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/03/middleeast/iraq-jalal-talabani-death/index.html Iraq's first non-Arab president, Jalal Talabani, has died]
Norma Williams, 88, New Zealand swimmer, British Empire Games silver medallist (1950).[https://auckland.swimming.org.nz/article.php?group_id=867 Norma Williams 1928–2017]

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Davoud Ahmadinejad, 67, Iranian politician, heart attack.[https://www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1396/07/12/1536169/%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%DB%8C-%D9%86%DA%98%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DA%AF%D8%B0%D8%B4%D8%AA داود احمدی‌‌نژاد درگذشت] {{in lang|fa}}
Lawrence Argent, 60, British-born American sculptor, cardiac arrest.[http://www.westword.com/arts/lawrence-argent-denver-artist-and-creator-of-the-big-blue-bear-passes-away-9563041 Lawrence Argent, Legendary Denver Sculptor, Has Died]
Atiqa Bano, 77, Indian educationist and curator.[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/educationist-atiqa-bano-passes-away/477939.html Educationist Atiqa Bano passes away]
Vivian Castleberry, 95, American journalist and newspaper editor.[https://www.dallasnews.com/obituaries/obituaries/2017/10/05/vivian-castleberry-pioneering-dallas-journalist-empowered-women-dies-95 Vivian Castleberry, pioneering Dallas journalist who empowered women, dies at 95]
Bronisław Chromy, 92, Polish sculptor (Wawel Dragon).[http://www.gazetakrakowska.pl/wiadomosci/krakow/a/nie-zyje-prof-bronislaw-chromy-tworca-smoka-wawelskiego-mial-92-lata,12551060/ Nie żyje prof. Bronisław Chromy. Twórca Smoka Wawelskiego miał 92 lata] {{in lang|pl}}
Liam Cosgrave, 97, Irish politician, Taoiseach (1973–1977).[https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/liam-cosgrave-former-taoiseach-and-fine-gael-leader-dies-aged-97-1.3244509 Liam Cosgrave, former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, dies aged 97]
Lyudmila Gureyeva, 74, Ukrainian-born Russian volleyball player, Olympic silver medalist (1964).[https://www.championat.com/volleyball/news-2918758-skonchalas-vice-chempionka-oi-1964-po-volejbolu-ljudmila-gureeva.html Скончалась вице-чемпионка ОИ-1964 по волейболу Людмила Гуреева] {{in lang|ru}}
Rufus Hannah, 63, American advocate for homeless rights, traffic collision.{{Cite web |url=http://www.journal-news.com/news/national/bumfights-homeless-actor-rufus-hannah-dies/rdJHBxxQPyvNHGFSqKlnoK/ |title='Bumfights' homeless actor Rufus Hannah dies at 63 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011084615/http://www.journal-news.com/news/national/bumfights-homeless-actor-rufus-hannah-dies/rdJHBxxQPyvNHGFSqKlnoK/ |url-status=dead }}
Janis Hansen, 74, American singer and author, myelofibrosis and acute myeloid leukemia.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=janis-hansen-klinger&pid=187125079 Janis Hansen Klinger]
Karel Kolář, 61, Czech athlete, European Indoor champion (1979).[http://www.atletika.cz/aktuality/zemrel-karel-kolar/ Zemřel Karel Kolář] {{in lang|cs}}
Edward Mazurek, 78, American politician, member of the Maine House of Representatives (2004–2012), and Maine Senate (2012–2014).[http://www.penbaypilot.com/article/remembering-coach-and-senator-ed-mazurek/92875?source=fs&slide=1 Remembering Coach and Senator Ed Mazurek]
John Miller, 79, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Washington's 1st congressional district (1985–1993), cancer.[http://q13fox.com/2017/10/04/former-congressman-and-seattle-city-councilman-john-r-miller-dies-at-79/ Former congressman and Seattle city councilman John R. Miller dies at 79]
Jesús Mosterín, 76, Spanish anthropologist and philosopher of science, lung cancer.[https://elpais.com/cultura/2017/10/04/actualidad/1507124054_759753.html Muere Jesús Mosterín, el filósofo de espíritu científico.] {{in lang|es}}
Richard Paris, 75, Australian Olympic cyclist (1964).{{Cite web |url=https://www.heavenaddress.com/obituaries/funeral-notice/Richard-Ian-PARIS/1751184/ |title=Richard Ian Paris |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011233114/https://www.heavenaddress.com/obituaries/funeral-notice/Richard-Ian-PARIS/1751184/ |url-status=dead }}
Jerry Ross, 84, American producer and songwriter ("I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"), founder of Heritage and Colossus Records, prostate cancer.[http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/philly-hitmaker-jerry-j-ross-84-co-writer-of-soul-hit-im-gonna-make-you-love-me-20171006.html Philly hitmaker Jerry J. Ross, 84, co-writer of soul hit 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me']
Keith Schmidt, 95, Australian cricketer.[https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/2/2713/2713 Keith Schmidt Profile] {{subscription required}}
Yosihiko H. Sinoto, 93, Japanese-born American anthropologist (Hane excavation).[http://www.47news.jp/smp/CN2/201710/CN2017100601002185.html 篠遠喜彦氏死去ハワイ在住の考古学者] {{in lang|ja}}
William Tepper, 69, American actor (Bachelor Party, Drive, He Said) and screenwriter (Grilled), heart attack.[https://deadline.com/2017/10/william-tepper-dies-obituary-drive-he-said-jack-nicholson-1202182877/ William Tepper Dies: Star Of Jack Nicholson’s ‘Drive, He Said’ Was 69]
Barry Thomas, 85, American sound engineer (Days of Heaven, Witness, 7th Heaven), stroke.{{Cite web |url=https://www.bonnercountydailybee.com/obituaries/20171006/barry_dean_thomas_85 |title=Barry Dean Thomas |access-date=February 29, 2020 |archive-date=February 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229045503/https://www.bonnercountydailybee.com/obituaries/20171006/barry_dean_thomas_85 |url-status=dead }}
Harry Wikman, 88, Finnish Olympic rower.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/36820 Harry Wikman]

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Georges Baert, 91, Belgian Olympic basketball player.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/5659 Georges Baert]
Heley de Abreu Silva Batista, 43, Brazilian teacher (Janaúba Tragedy), burns.[http://www.viomundo.com.br/voce-escreve/a-professora-helley-abreu-que-se-encantou-salvando-alunos-presente.html À professora Helley Abreu, que se encantou, salvando alunos: Presente!] {{in lang|pt}}
Armin Delong, 92, Czech physicist.[http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/zemrel-armin-delong-zakladatel-elektronove-mikroskopie/1535566 Zemřel Armin Delong, zakladatel elektronové mikroskopie] {{in lang|cs}}
Ruth Escobar, 81, Portuguese-born Brazilian actress (The Jew) and politician, founder of Teatro Ruth Escobar.[http://cultura.estadao.com.br/noticias/teatro-e-danca,aos-81-anos-morre-ruth-escobar,70002028976 Aos 81 anos, morre Ruth Escobar] {{in lang|pt}}
Kelly Gage, 92, American attorney and politician, member of the Minnesota Senate (1967–1972).[http://www.startribune.com/kelly-gage-attorney-and-former-minnesota-senator-dies-at-92/452131963/ Kelly Gage, attorney and former Minnesota senator, dies at 92]
Toon Geurts, 85, Dutch sprint canoer, Olympic silver medalist (1964).[https://www.ed.nl/veldhoven/olympische-medaillewinnaar-antoon-geurts-uit-veldhoven-overleden~af335946/ Olympische medaillewinnaar Antoon Geurts uit Veldhoven overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Georges Griffiths, 27, Ivorian footballer (Lombard-Pápa, Diósgyőr, national U-23 team), shot.[http://index.hu/sport/futball/2017/10/06/rablotamadasban_megoltek_a_volt_nb_i.-es_legiost/ Rablótámadásban megölték a volt NB I.-es légióst] {{in lang|hu}}
Ted Haley, 96, American politician and surgeon.[http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article177709826.html Ted Haley dead at 96. He was a surgeon, politician and son of Brown & Haley co-founder]
Dan Hanganu, 78, Romanian-born Canadian architect.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/dan-hanganu-dead-1.4344116 Montreal architect Dan Hanganu dead at 78]
Nora Johnson, 84, American author.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/obituaries/nora-johnson-dead-author-of-the-world-of-henry-orient.html Nora Johnson, Author of ‘The World of Henry Orient,’ Dies at 84]
John Knott, 78, British metallurgist.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/john-knott-obituary-3bb7qqn56 John Knott] {{subscription required}}
Eberhard van der Laan, 62, Dutch politician and lawyer, Minister for Housing, Communities and Integration (2008–2010), Mayor of Amsterdam (since 2010), lung cancer.[https://nos.nl/artikel/2196469-amsterdamse-burgemeester-eberhard-van-der-laan-62-overleden.html Amsterdamse burgemeester Eberhard van der Laan (62) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
António de Macedo, 86, Portuguese filmmaker, esotericism writer and professor.[https://expresso.sapo.pt/cultura/2017-10-05-Cineasta-Antonio-de-Macedo-morre-aos-86-anos Cineasta António de Macedo morre aos 86 anos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215123548/https://expresso.sapo.pt/cultura/2017-10-05-Cineasta-Antonio-de-Macedo-morre-aos-86-anos |date=December 15, 2018 }} {{in lang|pt}}
Trevor Martin, 87, Scottish actor (Doctor Who and the Daleks in the Seven Keys to Doomsday, Coronation Street, Babel).[http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/obituaries/15593825.Obituary___Trevor_Martin__Scottish_actor_who_played_Doctor_Who_on_stage/ Obituary - Trevor Martin, Scottish actor who played Doctor Who on stage]
Jan McLelland, 60, English dermatologist.[https://funeral-notices.co.uk/North+East-Tyne+and+Wear-Newcastle+Upon+Tyne/death-notices/notice/COWIE/1617669 Dr. Janet Cowie]
Kurt Mislow, 94, German-born American chemist.[https://www.princeton.edu/news/2017/10/27/kurt-mislow-pioneer-stereochemistry-dies-94 Kurt Mislow, pioneer in stereochemistry, dies at 94]
Peter Plouviez, 86, British trade union leader, General Secretary of Equity (1974–1991).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=peter-plouviez&pid=186958351 Peter Plouviez]
Giorgio Pressburger, 80, Hungarian-born Italian writer, Viareggio Prize laureate (1998).[http://hvg.hu/kultura/20171005_elhunyt_giorgio_pressburger Elhunyt Giorgio Pressburger magyar származású olasz író] {{in lang|hu}}
Anna Stewart, 53, British businesswoman, CEO of Laing O'Rourke (2013–2015), non-executive director of Babcock International (since 2012).[https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/news/contractors-news/former-laing-orourke-ceo-anna-stewart-dies-after-illness-06-10-2017/ Former Laing O'Rourke CEO Anna Stewart dies after illness]
Sylke Tempel, 54, German journalist and writer, struck by a tree.[http://www.bz-berlin.de/berlin/reinickendorf/berliner-politik-expertin-in-heiligensee-vom-baum-erschlagen Berliner Politik-Expertin in Heiligensee von Baum erschlagen] {{in lang|de}}
Myles Tierney, 80, American mathematician.[https://ncatlab.org/nlab/show/Myles+Tierney Myles Tierney]
François Xavier Nguyễn Văn Sang, 85, Vietnamese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Thái Bình (1990–2009).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bngvs.html Bishop François Xavier Nguyên Van Sang]
Bilat Paswan Vihangam, 77, Indian writer and politician.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/congress-politician-writer-bilat-paswan-vihangam-passes-away/ Congress politician, writer Bilat Paswan Vihangam passes away]
Anne Wiazemsky, 70, French actress (Au hasard Balthazar, La Chinoise) and writer, breast cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/05/anne-wiazemsky-french-actor-novelist-and-muse-to-jean-luc-godard-dies-aged-70 Anne Wiazemsky, French actor, novelist and muse to Jean-Luc Godard, dies aged 70]

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Roberto Anzolin, 79, Italian footballer (Juventus, national team).[http://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/sport/calcio/2017/10/06/morto-anzolin-portiere-juve-per-9-anni_5fd53146-afd1-47b1-9c82-268f53280cda.html Addio a Anzolin, per nove stagioni portiere della Juve] {{in lang|it}}
Tarnia Baker, 50, South African politician, member of the National Assembly (since 2014), traffic collision.[http://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/da-mp-dies-in-kzn-car-accident-20171006 DA MP dies in KZN car accident]
Brian Bannon, 87, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Rockdale (1959–1986).{{cite web|url=http://www.theleader.com.au/story/4971532/mp-for-27-years-brian-bannon-dies-at-87/|title=MP for 27 years: Brian Bannon dies at 87|date=2017-10-07}}
Holly Block, 58, American museologist, gallery director in Art in General (1988–2004) and Director of Bronx Museum of the Arts (since 2006), breast cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/10/obituaries/holly-block-director-of-the-bronx-museum-dies-at-58.html Holly Block, Director of the Bronx Museum, Dies at 58]
William Arthur Cochrane, 91, Canadian physician.[https://calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/william-cochrane-1926-2017-1065565444 William Cochrane]
Terry Downes, 81, British boxer, world champion (1961–1962) and actor (The Fearless Vampire Killers, Caravaggio).Sandomir, Richard (2017) "[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/13/obituaries/terry-downes-dead-middleweight-champion-and-britains-pride.html Terry Downes Dies at 81; Middleweight Champion Was Britain’s Pride]", The New York Times, 13 October 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017
Darsi Ferrer Ramírez, 47, Cuban journalist, doctor and Castro dissident, prisoner of conscience (2009–2010).[http://www.americateve.com/encuentran-muerto-opositor-cubano-west-palm-beach-n968399 Salen nuevos detalles sobre la muerte del opositor cubano Dr. Darsi Ferret en West Palm Beach] {{in lang|es}}
Gao Mang, 90–91, Chinese translator.[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1816717 91岁翻译家高莽去世，一生执着于俄罗斯文学] {{in lang|zh}}
Lou Gare, 78, English jazz saxophonist.[https://www.thewire.co.uk/news/48321/lou-gare-has-died Lou Gare has died]
Marek Gołąb, 77, Polish weightlifter, Olympic bronze medalist (1968).[https://sport.onet.pl/podnoszenie-ciezarow/polskie-ciezary-w-zalobie-nie-zyje-marek-golab/sgreyjh Polskie ciężary w żałobie, nie żyje Marek Gołąb] {{in lang|pl}}
Connie Hawkins, 75, American Hall of Fame basketball player (Harlem Globetrotters, Pittsburgh Pipers, Phoenix Suns).[http://www.nba.com/article/2017/10/07/report-nba-hall-fame-forward-connie-hawkins-passes-away-75 Hall of Fame forward Connie Hawkins passes away at 75]
Hervé L. Leroux, 60, French fashion designer, founder of Hervé Leger, ruptured aneurysm.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/obituaries/herv-leroux-dead-creator-of-the-herv-leger-bandage-dress.html Hervé Leroux, Creator of the Hervé Léger Bandage Dress, Dies at 60]
David Marks, 64, British architect and entrepreneur, co-designer of London Eye and British Airways i360 observation tower.[https://www.dezeen.com/2017/10/09/david-marks-barfield-architects-dies-london-eye/ Architect and London Eye entrepreneur David Marks dies]
Ralphie May, 45, American comedian (Last Comic Standing), cardiac arrest.[https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/ralphie-may-dead-dies-comedian-last-comic-standing-1202583047/ Comedian Ralphie May Dies at 45]
Ian McNeill, 85, Scottish football player (Aberdeen) and manager (Ross County, Wigan Athletic).[http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2017/10/ian-mcneill-1932-2017.html Ian McNeill 1932-2017]
Mary Moore, 87, British author and diplomat.[http://www.sthildas.ox.ac.uk/content/mary-moore-principal-st-hildas-1980-1990-has-died Mary Moore, Principal of St Hilda's 1980-1990, has died.]
Angelo Munzone, 84, Italian politician, Mayor of Catania (1982–1984).[http://catania.livesicilia.it/2017/10/07/morte-di-angelo-munzone-bianco-si-chiude-pagina-di-storia-catanese_434749/ Morte di Angelo Munzone, Bianco: "Si chiude pagina di storia catanese"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115040714/http://catania.livesicilia.it/2017/10/07/morte-di-angelo-munzone-bianco-si-chiude-pagina-di-storia-catanese_434749/ |date=November 15, 2017 }} {{in lang|it}}
Dick Roeding, 86, American politician, member of the Kentucky Senate (1991–2009).[http://www.nkytribune.com/2017/10/former-state-senator-richard-roeding-dies-at-age-86-served-in-the-legislature-1991-2009/ Former state senator Richard Roeding dies at age 86; served in the legislature, 1991-2009]
Bunny Sigler, 76, American songwriter and record producer (The O'Jays, The Roots, Patti LaBelle), heart attack.[http://www.eurweb.com/2017/10/bunny-sigler-philly-music-creator-artist-dies-76-heart-attack/ Bunny Sigler – Philly music creator, artist – dies at 76 from heart attack (Patti LaBelle tributes him)]
Judy Stone, 93, American film critic and author (San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times).[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Judy-Stone-chronicle-movie-critic-for-two-12258720.php Judy Stone, Chronicle movie critic for 2 decades, dies]
Ray Turnbull, 78, Canadian curler, world championship silver medalist (1965), pneumonia.[https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/curling-giant-national-broadcaster-ray-turnbull-dead-at-78-449769483.html Curling giant, national broadcaster Ray Turnbull dead at 78]

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Kazys Almenas, 82, Lithuanian physicist, engineer and publisher.[https://www.15min.lt/kultura/naujiena/asmenybe/atsisveikinimas-su-profesoriumi-kaziu-almenu-vyks-antradieni-285-864190 Atsisveikinimas su profesoriumi Kaziu Almenu vyks antradienį] {{in lang|lt}}
Hugo Budinger, 90, German field hockey player, Olympic bronze medalist (1956).[http://www.express.de/sport/sportmix/koelner-sportlegende-gestorben-seine-verdienste-sind-einzigartig-28609632 Kölner Sportlegende gestorben Seine Verdienste sind einzigartig]{{Dead link|date=October 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|de}}
George Dempsey, 88, American basketball player (Philadelphia Warriors).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=george-p-dempsey&pid=186902508 George P. Dempsey]
Hugo Dollheiser, 90, German field hockey player, Olympic bronze medalist (1956).[https://waz.trauer.de/traueranzeige/hugo-dollheiser Hugo Dollheiser] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025022144/https://waz.trauer.de/traueranzeige/hugo-dollheiser |date=October 25, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
Harald E. Esch, 85, German-born American biologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/southbendtribune/name/harald-esch-obituary?id=9004843&fhid=9274 Harald E. Esch]
Robert Honeysucker, 74, American operatic baritone.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/robert-honeysucker-obituary?id=11482898&fhid=14237 Robert E. Honeysucker Jr.]
Vyacheslav Ivanov, 88, Russian philologist and semiotician, co-developer of glottalic theory.[https://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=2940898 Ушел из жизни выдающийся ученый Вячеслав Иванов] {{in lang|ru}}
Jan Arvid Johansen, 70, Norwegian musician, cancer.[https://www.an.no/kultur/nyheter/musikk/visesanger-jan-arvid-johansen-er-dod-minnene-etter-levd-liv-i-lag-er-mange-og-gode/s/5-4-606247 Visesanger Jan Arvid Johansen er død: - Minnene etter levd liv i lag er mange og gode] {{in lang|no}}
Ole Krarup, 82, Danish politician, MEP (1994–2007).[https://www.b.dk/navne/ole-krarup-er-doed Ole Krarup er død] {{in lang|da}}
Jim Landis, 83, American baseball player (Chicago White Sox), cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/10/obituaries/jim-landis-dead-sure-handed-center-fielder-for-59-white-sox.html Jim Landis, Defensive Star for Pennant-Winning White Sox, Dies at 83]
Óscar Lara Aréchiga, 65, Mexican politician.[https://www.debate.com.mx/culiacan/Muere-ex-diputado-Oscar-Lara-Arechiga-20171008-0008.html Muere ex diputado Óscar Lara Aréchiga] {{in lang|es}}
Cosimo Mele, 60, Italian politician, Deputy (2006–2008), Mayor of Carovigno (2013–2015), stroke.[http://www.lastampa.it/2017/10/07/italia/politica/morto-lex-parlamentare-udc-cosimo-mele-TY4s7pgjQqC2YOnMdrBgLJ/pagina.html Morto l’ex parlamentare Udc Cosimo Mele] {{in lang|it}}
Patrick Nair, 85, Indian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Meerut (1974–2008).{{Cite web |url=http://catholicfocus.in/2017/10/09/bishop-emeritus-patrick-nair-called-eternal-rest/ |title=Bishop Emeritus Patrick Nair called to eternal rest |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014141112/http://catholicfocus.in/2017/10/09/bishop-emeritus-patrick-nair-called-eternal-rest/ |url-status=dead }}
Antun Rudinski, 80, Serbian football manager and player (Red Star Belgrade).[http://www.badische-zeitung.de/sport/scfreiburg/anton-rudinski-ist-tot--143317312.html Anton Rudinski ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Konstantin Sarsania, 49, Russian football player and manager.[http://www.ntv.ru/novosti/1937780/ Скончался спортивный директор «Зенита» Константин Сарсания] {{in lang|ru}}
Kundan Shah, 69, Indian film director (Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro), heart attack.[http://www.india.com/buzz/kundan-shah-dies-of-heart-attack-bollywood-condoles-demise-of-jaane-bhi-do-yaaron-director-2519448/ Kundan Shah Dies of Heart Attack: Bollywood Condoles Demise of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron Director]
Gaya Singh, 74, Indian politician, Senator (1992–2004).[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/former-mp-passes-away/articleshow/60986903.cms Former MP passes away]
Jane Slowey, British charity worker, cancer.[https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/former-foyer-federation-chief-executive-jane-slowey-dies.html Former Foyer Federation chief executive Jane Slowey dies]
Wacław Świerzawski, 90, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Sandomierz (1992–2002).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bswie.html Bishop Wacław Józef Świerzawski]
Washington SyCip, 96, Filipino accountant, founder of the Asian Institute of Management and SGV & Company.[http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/10/08/17/tycoon-and-philanthropist-washington-sycip-passes-away Tycoon and philanthropist Washington Sycip passes away]
Myra Brooks Turner, 81, American composer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/knoxnews/name/myra-turner-obituary?id=16727748 Myra Brooks Turner]
Joan Zamboni, 83, American ice dancer.[https://www.ocregister.com/obituaries/joan-zamboni-lund-santa-ana-ca/ Joan Zamboni Lund]

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Henedina Abad, 62, Filipino politician, member of the House of Representatives for Batanes (2004–2007, since 2010), cancer.[https://www.rappler.com/nation/184651-batanes-representative-dina-abad-death Batanes Representative Dina Abad dies]
Coriún Aharonián, 77, Uruguayan electroacoustic music composer and musicologist.[http://www.montevideo.com.uy/contenido/Fallecio-a-los-77-anos-el-compositor-y-musicologo-uruguayo-Coriun-Aharonian-663667 Falleció a los 77 años el compositor y musicólogo uruguayo Coriún Aharonián] {{in lang|es}}
Loula Anagnostaki, 88, Greek dramatist.[https://www.literature.gr/efyge-apo-tin-zoi-i-spoudea-theatriki-syngrafeas-loula-anagnostaki/ «Έφυγε» από τη ζωή η σπουδαία θεατρική συγγραφέας Λούλα Αναγνωστάκη] {{in lang|el}}
László Aradszky, 82, Hungarian pop singer.[http://index.hu/kultur/2017/10/09/meghalt_aradszky_laszlo/ Meghalt Aradszky László] {{in lang|hu}}
Aldo Biscardi, 86, Italian football broadcaster (Il processo di Biscardi).[http://www.repubblica.it/sport/calcio/2017/10/08/news/morto_aldo_biscardi_del_processo_del_lunedi_-177679182 Morto Aldo Biscardi, inventore del 'Processo del Lunedì'. Rivoluzionò i programmi tv sul calcio] {{in lang|it}}
Mike Boland, 62, Canadian ice hockey player (Kansas City Scouts, Buffalo Sabres).[http://buffalonews.com/2017/10/10/mike-boland-62-former-sabres-defenseman/ Mike Boland, 62, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman]
Gianni Bonagura, 91, Italian actor and voice actor (Sherlock Holmes, In Prison Awaiting Trial).[http://www.adnkronos.com/intrattenimento/spettacolo/2017/10/09/morto-attore-gianni-bonagura-volto-della-commedia-italiana_IwseTX2QSs0ZYi2AaAwHFK.html E' morto l'attore Gianni Bonagura, volto della commedia italiana] {{in lang|it}}
Slim Chaker, 56, Tunisian politician, Minister of Youth and Sports (2011), Minister of Finance (2015–2016) and Minister of Public Health (since 2017), heart disease.[http://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2017/10/08/le-ministre-tunisien-de-la-sante-slim-chaker-meurt-apres-avoir-participe-a-un-marathon_5197984_3212.html Le ministre tunisien de la santé, Slim Chaker, meurt après avoir participé à un marathon] {{in lang|fr}}
Lee Delano, 86, American actor (The Birdcage).[http://digital.copcomm.com/i/1012073-summer-2018/49?m4= In Memoriam]
Mlondi Dlamini, 20, South African footballer (Maritzburg United), traffic collision.[https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2017-10-10-maritzburg-uniteds-mlondi-dlamini-joins-list-of-footballers-lost-on-the-road/ Maritzburg United's Mlondi Dlamini joins list of footballers lost on the road]
Edna Dummerth, 93, American baseball player (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=edna-v-dummerth&pid=186908378 Edna V. Dummerth]
Darryl Edestrand, 71, Canadian ice hockey player (Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings).[http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=1045779 Darryl Edestrand]
Merrill Heatter, 91, American screenwriter and producer (Hollywood Squares, Wacky Races, Gambit).{{Cite web |url=http://gameshowfollies.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/merrill-heatter-1926-2017.html |title=Merrill Heatter 1926-2017 |access-date=November 12, 2017 |archive-date=November 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113003816/http://gameshowfollies.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/merrill-heatter-1926-2017.html |url-status=dead }}
Mark S. Joshi, 48, British mathematician, heart attack.[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186899751 Mark Joshi]
Jerry Kleczka, 73, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 4th congressional district (1984–2005).[http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/obituaries/2017/10/08/former-wisconsin-congressman-jerry-kleczka-dies/745123001/ Former Wisconsin congressman Jerry Kleczka dies]
Don Lock, 81, American baseball player (Washington Senators, Philadelphia Phillies).[http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/wichita-state/article177950006.html Two-sport Wichita State great, Don Lock, dies at 81 on Sunday]
Gary Lowe, 83, American football player (Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins).[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/freep/obituary.aspx?n=gary-lowe&pid=186893869&referrer=0&preview=false Gary Lowe]
Michel, 36, Brazilian footballer (SK Slavia Prague), leukemia.[https://www.sport.cz/fotbal/synot-liga/clanek/923958-se-slavii-vybojoval-historickou-ucast-v-lize-mistru-nyni-ale-podlehl-vazne-nemoci.html Se Slavií vybojoval historickou účast v Lize Mistrů. Nyní ale podlehl vážné nemoci] {{in lang|cs}}
Beverly Reid O'Connell, 52, American federal judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2013–2017).[http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/passing-honorable-beverly-reid-oconnell Passing of the Honorable Beverly Reid O'Connell]
Grady Tate, 85, American jazz drummer and singer (Schoolhouse Rock!).[https://www.npr.org/2017/10/10/556916456/grady-tate-prodigious-jazz-drummer-and-noted-vocalist-dies-at-85 Grady Tate, Prodigious Jazz Drummer And Noted Vocalist, Dies At 85]
Y. A. Tittle, 90, American football player (Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants).[https://www.nfl.com/news/pro-football-hall-of-fame-qb-y-a-tittle-dies-at-90-0ap3000000859098 Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Y.A. Tittle dies at 90]
Birgitta Ulfsson, 89, Finnish-Swedish actress (Rederiet).[http://www.gp.se/n%C3%B6je/birgitta-ulfsson-har-avlidit-1.4712009 Birgitta Ulfsson har avlidit] {{in lang|sv}}

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Manuel Busto, 85, French racing cyclist.[https://www.radiototem.fr/index.php/infos/29-quercy-rouergue/2588-manuel-busto-figure-du-cyclisme-millavois-est-decede Manuel Busto, figure du cyclisme millavois, est décédé] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010210412/https://www.radiototem.fr/index.php/infos/29-quercy-rouergue/2588-manuel-busto-figure-du-cyclisme-millavois-est-decede |date=October 10, 2017 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Armando Calderón Sol, 69, Salvadoran politician, President (1994–1999), lung cancer.[https://www.laprensagrafica.com/elsalvador/Fallece-el-expresidente-Armando-Calderon-Sol-20171009-0005.html Fallece expresidente Armando Calderón Sol] {{in lang|es}}
Tony Calvento, 63, Filipino journalist (Calvento Files), multiple organ failure.[http://news.abs-cbn.com/life/10/09/17/veteran-journalist-tony-calvento-passes-away Veteran journalist Tony Calvento passes away]
Allan Chumak, 82, Russian faith healer.[https://comments.ua/society/597781-umer-tselitel-allan-chumak.html Умер целитель Аллан Чумак] {{in lang|ru}}
Michel Diefenbacher, 70, French politician.[https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2017/10/10/2662552-le-president-diefenbacher-s-est-eteint.html Le président du Conseil général, Michel Diefenbacher, s'est éteint] {{in lang|fr}}
Gary Flather, 80, English judge and disability rights campaigner.[https://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/maidenhead/122594/family-pays-tribute-to-former-judge-gary-flather.html Family pays tribute to former judge Gary Flather]
ElizaBeth Gilligan, 55, American fantasy author, cancer.[http://www.locusmag.com/News/2017/10/elizabeth-gilligan/ ElizaBeth Gilligan (1962-2017)]
Dale Hagerman, 90, American pharmacist, co-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy.[http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2017/10/diplomat_pharmacy_co-founder_d.html Diplomat Pharmacy co-founder dead at 90]
Roy Hawes, 91, American baseball player (Washington Senators).[http://www.wilsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Roy-Hawes/ Roy Lee Hawes]
Ben Hawkins, 73, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles).[http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20992445/former-philadelphia-eagles-wr-ben-hawkins-dies-73 Former Eagles WR Ben Hawkins dies at 73]
Hessie, 81, Cuban-born French-Montenegrin textile artist.[http://www.liberation.fr/direct/element/disparition-de-lartiste-hessie_72110/ Disparition de l'artiste Hessie] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171012100058/http://www.liberation.fr/direct/element/disparition-de-lartiste-hessie_72110/ |date=October 12, 2017 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Gordon S. Kino, 89, Australian-born British-American inventor and electrical engineer.[https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2017/10/gordon-s-kino-stanford-electrical-engineer-applied-physicist-inventor-dies-89 Gordon S. Kino, Stanford electrical engineer, applied physicist and inventor, dies at 89]
Yoji Kondo, 84, Japanese astrophysicist and author.{{Cite web |url=https://aas.org/obituaries/yoji-kondo-1933-2017 |title=Yoji Kondo (1933 - 2017) |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019004512/https://aas.org/obituaries/yoji-kondo-1933-2017 |archive-date=October 19, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Vincent La Selva, 88, American conductor, complications of dementia.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/12/obituaries/vincent-la-selva-dead-led-new-york-grand-opera.html Vincent La Selva, Dauntless Founder of New York Grand Opera, Dies at 88]
Robin Ling, 90, British orthopaedic surgeon.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/20/robin-ling-obituary Robin Ling obituary]
Rafe Mair, 85, Canadian politician, member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (1975–1981).[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-broadcasting-giant-rafe-mair-dead-at-85-1.4346475 'I know that voice': B.C. broadcasting giant Rafe Mair dead at 85]
Victor Malu, 70, Nigerian military officer, Chief of Army Staff (1999–2001).[http://independent.ng/gen-victor-malu-dies-cairo/ Gen. Victor Malu Dies In Cairo]
Mike McQueen, 67, American baseball player (Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds).[http://www.willisfs.com/obituaries/Michael-Mcqueen-2/Memories Michael Robert McQueen]
Larry Paul, 65, British boxer.[http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/news/croydon-news/tributes-paid-after-death-croydon-685682 Tributes paid after the death of Croydon boxing champ Larry Paul]
Sergei Prigoda, 59, Russian football player (USSR national team) and manager.[http://www.smp.se/sport/sergej-prigoda-dod/ Österprofilen Sergej Prigoda har gått bort] {{in lang|sv}}
Bill Puterbaugh, 81, American racing driver (USAC).[http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2017/10/09/1975-indy-500-rookie-year-bill-puterbaugh-dies/748191001/ 1975 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Bill Puterbaugh dies]
M. V. S. Haranatha Rao, 70, Indian playwright and actor, heart attack.[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/veteran-telugu-writer-mvs-haranatha-rao-dead/1/1065248.html Veteran Telugu writer MVS Haranatha Rao dies at 69]
Jimmy Reid, 81, Scottish footballer (Dundee United).[https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/dundee/523774/jimmy-reed/ Dundee United 'soccer juggler' dies after long illness]
Jean Rochefort, 87, French actor (Lost in La Mancha, The Phantom of Liberty, Mr. Bean's Holiday).[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/09/lost-in-la-mancha-jean-rochefort-french-actor-dies-terry-gilliam Lost in La Mancha's Jean Rochefort, veteran French actor, dies at 87]
Ralph Salisbury, 91, American poet.[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ralph-salisbury-obituary?pid=187085255 Ralph Salisbury]
Robert F. Schoultz, 92, American vice admiral.[https://www.ruffnerwakelin.com/obituaries/robert-f-schoultz Robert F Schoultz]
Fernando de Szyszlo, 92, Peruvian painter, sculptor and printmaker.[http://elcomercio.pe/lima/sucesos/fallecio-destacado-artista-plastico-fernando-szyszlo-92-anos-noticia-464419 Fernando de Szyszlo: falleció el destacado artista plástico a los 92 años] {{in lang|es}}
József Tóth, 88, Hungarian footballer (Csepel, national team).[http://index.hu/sport/futball/2017/10/09/meghalt_toth_ii_jozsef_az_aranycsapat_utolso_tagja/ Meghalt Tóth II. József, az Aranycsapat utolsó játékosa] {{in lang|hu}}

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Kassim Ahmad, 84, Malaysian writer and politician, lung illness.[http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/10/10/kassim-ahmad-passes-away/ Activist Kassim Ahmad passes away]
David Chapman, 42, American handball player.[http://wphlive.tv/june-26-1975-october-10-2017-david-chapman%E2%80%8B/ June 26, 1975 – October 10, 2017 – David Chapman]

*Cho Jin-ho, 44, South Korean football player (Pohang Atoms, national team) and manager (Daejeon Citizen), heart attack.[http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/10/10/0200000000AEN20171010006400315.html Pro football club coach dies of heart attack]

Charles E. Gibson Jr., 91, American lawyer, Attorney General of Vermont (1963–1965).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesargus/obituary.aspx?n=charles-e-gibson&pid=186923329 Charles E. Gibson Jr.]
Pentti Holappa, 90, Finnish poet and writer.[https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-9878729 Finlandia-palkittu kirjailija Pentti Holappa on kuollut] {{in lang|fi}}
A. Daniel O'Neal, 81, American executive.[http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/news/dan-oneal-81.html Dan O’Neal, 81]
Sandra Ruddick, 85, American Olympic artistic gymnast (1956).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/citizensvoice/obituary.aspx?n=sandra-m-john&pid=186937212&fhid=16537 Sandra M. John Obituary]
Bob Schiller, 98, American screenwriter (I Love Lucy, All in the Family, The Carol Burnett Show), Emmy winner (1971, 1978).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bob-schiller-dead-i-love-lucy-writer-was-98-1047459 Bob Schiller, Writer on 'I Love Lucy,' Dies at 98]
Lawrence Spence, 85, English cricketer (Leicestershire).[http://www.family-announcements.co.uk/leicestershire/view/4445452/spence Spence]
Alma Staudinger, 96, Austrian Olympic diver.[http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/45356 Alma Staudinger]
Stack Stevens, 77, English rugby union player.[http://www.cornwalllive.com/sport/rugby/sport-world-beyond-pays-tribute-614981 Sport world and beyond pays tribute to Cornish Pirates and England legend Brian 'Stack' Stevens who has passed away aged 77]

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Emmanuel Borlaza, 81, Filipino film director (Bituing Walang Ningning, Dyesebel, Darna) and writer, heart attack.[http://www.manilatimes.net/director-emmanuel-borlaza-passes-away-81/356049/ Director Emmanuel Borlaza passes away at 81]
Trevor Byfield, 73, English actor (The Bill, Yesterday’s Dreams, GoldenEye), pneumonia.[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/oct/18/trevor-ziggy-byfield-obituary Trevor ‘Ziggy’ Byfield obituary]
Tom Christie, 90, British Olympic rower.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/37257 Tom Christie]
Don Pedro Colley, 79, American actor (The Dukes of Hazzard, THX 1138, Beneath the Planet of the Apes), cancer.{{Cite web |url=https://cootersplace.com/don-pedro-colley-1938-2017/ |title=Don Pedro Colley (1938-2017) |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017094137/https://cootersplace.com/don-pedro-colley-1938-2017/ |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
John Fitzallen, 82, Australian football player (Longford).{{Cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/john-fitzallen-obituary?pid=1000000186929957&view=guestbook |title=John Douglas Fitzallen |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107011003/http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/john-fitzallen-obituary?pid=1000000186929957&view=guestbook |url-status=dead }}
James R. Ford, 91, American politician, Mayor of Tallahassee, Florida (1972–1986).[http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2017/10/11/former-tallahassee-mayor-james-ford-dies/755091001/ Former Tallahassee Mayor James Ford dies]
Chikara Hashimoto, 83, Japanese baseball player and actor (Fist of Fury), lung cancer.[http://blog.goo.ne.jp/ken401_001/e/7e5a682cd1226cea54c5892f936ce063 訃報・橋本力さん] {{in lang|ja}}
Dick Hewitt, 74, English footballer (Barnsley, York City).{{Cite web |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-legend-hewitt-passes-away-1-8800563 |title=Boro legend Hewitt passes away |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=May 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530000616/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-legend-hewitt-passes-away-1-8800563 |url-status=dead }}
Paul Hufnagle, 81, American politician and businessman, Member of Minnesota House of Representatives (1991–1993).[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/221417/ Paul C. Hufnagle]
Sir Clifford Husbands, 91, Barbadian politician and judge, Governor-General (1996–2011).[https://web.archive.org/web/20171015110931/http://www.loopnewsbarbados.com/content/former-governor-general-sir-clifford-husbands-dies Former Governor General Sir Clifford Husbands dies]
Jeremy, 2, British left-coiled snail.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-41595706 Jeremy the 'lefty' snail dies days after mate has young]
Gloria Johnson-Powell, 81, American child psychiatrist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mtholyoke.edu/media/gloria-johnson-powell-58-has-died |title=MHC alum Gloria Johnson-Powell ’58 has died |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107174505/https://www.mtholyoke.edu/media/gloria-johnson-powell-58-has-died |url-status=dead }}
Lika Kavzharadze, 57, Georgian actress (The Wishing Tree).[https://www.georgianjournal.ge/society/33844-georgian-beauty-lika-kavjaradze-found-dead-at-her-apartment.html Georgian beauty Lika Kavjaradze found dead at her apartment]
Lawrence H. Keeley, 69, American archaeologist and author (War Before Civilization).[https://today.uic.edu/deaths-lawrence-keeley/ Deaths: Lawrence Keeley]
Karl-Heinz Kipp, 93, Swiss-German billionaire department store and hotel owner.[http://www.allgemeine-zeitung.de/lokales/alzey/alzey/massa-gruender-und-alzeyer-ehrenbuerger-karl-heinz-kipp-gestorben_18244814.htm Massa-Gründer und Alzeyer Ehrenbürger Karl-Heinz Kipp gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Paolo Lunardon, 87, Italian clergyman, Abbot of San Paolo fuori le mura (1997–2005).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blunardon.html Abbot Paolo Lunardon, O.S.B. †]
Betty Moczynski, 91, American baseball player (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jsonline/obituary.aspx?n=betty-jane-moczynski-moe&pid=186944710 Betty Jane "Moe" Moczynski]
Christiane Mora, 78, French politician and historian, MP (1981–1992) and Mayor of Loches (1989–1995).[http://carnet.sudouest.fr/deces/christiane-mora/51330307 Christiane Mora : Décès] {{in lang|fr}}
Nélio José Nicolai, 77, Brazilian electrotechnician, inventor of Caller ID.[https://g1.globo.com/distrito-federal/noticia/inventor-do-bina-nelio-nicolai-morre-em-brasilia-aos-77-anos.ghtml Inventor do Bina, Nélio Nicolai morre em Brasília aos 77 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
Shen Zuyan, 82, Chinese physicist.[https://news.sciencenet.cn/htmlnews/2017/10/390930.shtm 沈祖炎院士走了：倾心乐守讲台躬耕教改第一线] {{in lang|zh}}
Sir Richard Swinburn, 79, British army general, Commander UK Field Army (1994–1995).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/218045/swinburn Swinburn]

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Derek Blackburn, 83, Canadian politician, MP for Brant (1971–1993).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=derek-blackburn&pid=186978757 Derek Blackburn]
Joan Blos, 89, American author.[http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/annarbor/obituary.aspx?n=joan-blos&pid=186985321&fhid=5988 Joan Blos]
Simon Clarke, 79, English rugby union player (national team).[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/simon-clarke-obituary-573ntlf0d Simon Clarke] {{subscription required}}
Muntaka Connmassie, 71, Nigerian jurist, Supreme Court (2008–2016).[https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/ex-supreme-court-judge-coommassie-dies-71/ Ex-Supreme Court Judge, Coommassie dies at 71]
Margarita D'Amico, 79, Venezuelan journalist and academic.{{Cite web |url=http://www.coleccioncisneros.org/editorial/statements/margarita-damico |title=Margarita D'Amico |access-date=November 10, 2017 |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225415/http://www.coleccioncisneros.org/editorial/statements/margarita-damico |url-status=dead }}
Keith Doyle, 92, Australian politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Vaucluse (1965–1978).[https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/formermembers/Pages/former-member-details.aspx?pk=1842 Mr Keith Ralph DOYLE (1924 - 2017)]
Grape-kun, 21, Japanese Humboldt penguin.[https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-41608350 Japanese zoo mourns anime-loving celebrity penguin]
Bo Holmström, 78, Swedish journalist (SVT, TV4).[https://www.expressen.se/noje/svt-legendaren-bo-holmstrom-ar-dod/ SVT-legendaren Bo Holmström är död] {{in lang|sv}}
Hu Bo, 29, Chinese novelist and film director, suicide.[http://ent.qq.com/a/20171018/012203.htm 独家调查：青年导演胡波之死] {{in lang|zh}}
Ed Long, 83, American politician, member of the Oklahoma Senate (1988–1996).[http://www.stwnewspress.com/news/former-oklahoma-state-sen-ed-long-dies-at/article_7e809594-af75-11e7-813a-1f7973618b6e.html Former Oklahoma State Sen. Ed Long dies at 83]
Andy McGhee, 89, American jazz saxophonist.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/obituaries/2017/10/21/andy-mcghee-big-band-saxophonist-who-taught-berklee-dies/GDS4W49HG0dEL3aGtd8OKK/story.html Andy McGhee, 89, big band saxophonist who taught at Berklee]
Erwin Moser, 63, Austrian author.[http://burgenland.orf.at/news/stories/2872043/ Kinderbuchautor Erwin Moser verstorben] {{in lang|de}}
Vladimír Novák, 69, Czech Olympic judoka.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/34160 Vladimír Novák]
Horst Posdorf, 69, German politician, MEP (2005–2009).[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/de/34727/HORST_POSDORF_home.html Horst Posdorf] {{in lang|de}}
Robert Lynn Pruett, 38, American murderer, execution by lethal injection.[https://www.texastribune.org/2017/10/12/texas-executes-robert-pruett-who-insisted-innocence-prison-guards-murd/ Texas executes Robert Pruett, who insisted on innocence in prison guard's murder]
Glen Richardson, 90, American baseball player (New York Black Yankees).[https://www.seamheads.com/NegroLgs/player.php?playerID=richa01gle Glen Richardson]
Derek Steward, 89, New Zealand sprinter.[https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/derek-steward-obituary?id=42561015 Derek Guy Steward]
Carlos Visentín, 98, Argentine Olympic water polo player.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/53374 Carlos Visentín]
Emmy Werner, 87-88, American developmental psychologist.[https://humanecology.ucdavis.edu/emmy-werner Emmy Werner]

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Bernd Bonwetsch, 76, German historian, founding director of German Historical Institute Moscow.[http://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/nachruf-der-russenversteher-1.3712655 Der Russenversteher] {{in lang|de}}
Betty Campbell, 82, Welsh community activist and head teacher.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-41620491 Wales' first black head teacher Betty Campbell dies]
Satish Chandra, 94, Indian historian (medieval India).[http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-veteran-historian-satish-chandra-dies-aged-95-2552616 Veteran historian Satish Chandra dies aged 95]
Lady Jean Fforde, 96, British aristocrat and codebreaker.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/obituary-lady-jean-fforde-kt0scdtms Obituary: Lady Jean Fforde]
Pierre Hanon, 80, Belgian footballer (national team, Anderlecht).[http://www.7sur7.be/7s7/fr/1746/Anderlecht/article/detail/3282461/2017/10/13/Deces-a-80-ans-de-l-ancien-international-anderlechtois-Pierre-Hanon.dhtml Décès à 80 ans de l'ancien international anderlechtois Pierre Hanon] {{in lang|fr}}
William Lombardy, 79, American chess grandmaster, heart attack.[https://www.chess.com/news/view/gm-william-lombardy-1937-2017-2017 GM William Lombardy, 1937-2017]
Ted Z. Robertson, 96, American judge, Texas Supreme Court justice (1982–1988).[http://www.mysanantonio.com/obituaries/article/Former-Texas-Supreme-Court-justice-from-San-12294928.php Former Texas Supreme Court justice from San Antonio dies]
Iain Rogerson, 56, British actor (Coronation Street), complications from diabetes.{{Cite news |url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/tv/coronation-street-harry-flagg-rogerson-13820199 |title=Coronation Street star dies from suspected overdose |last=Siddle |first=John |date=27 October 2017 |work=Coventry Telegraph |access-date=27 October 2017}}
P. S. Soosaithasan, 83, Sri Lankan politician, MP for Mannar (1977–1983).{{Cite web |url=http://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/55861 |title=Former TULF Mannar MP Soosaithasan Passes Away at the Age of 83 in Sri Lanka. |access-date=November 11, 2017 |archive-date=October 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014093848/http://dbsjeyaraj.com/dbsj/archives/55861 |url-status=dead }}
Albert Zafy, 90, Malagasy politician, President (1993–1996), stroke.[http://www.zinfos974.com/Deces-a-La-Reunion-de-l-ancien-President-de-Madagascar-Albert-Zafy_a120048.html Décès à La Réunion de l'ancien Président de Madagascar Albert Zafy] {{in lang|fr}}

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Wolfgang Bötsch, 79, German politician, MP (1976–2005) and Federal Minister of Post and Telecommunications (1993–1997).[http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/wolfgang-boetsch-letzter-postminister-ist-tot-a-1172983.html Letzter Postminister Wolfgang Bötsch ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Lazhar Bououni, 69, Tunisian politician and professor, Minister of Higher Education and Research (2004–2010) and Justice (2010–2011), President of University of Sousse (1990–1995) and University of Manouba (1991–2001).[http://kapitalis.com/tunisie/2017/10/15/deces-de-lancien-ministre-lazhar-bououni/ Décès de l'ancien ministre Lazhar Bououni] {{in lang|fr}}
Emmanuel Aboagye Didieye, 40, Ghanaian politician, MP for Afram Plains North (2009–2017).[https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2017/October-15th/former-ndc-mp-for-affram-plains-north-dies.php Former NDC MP for Affram Plains North dies]
Patrick Haslam, 69, British racehorse trainer, motor neurone disease.[http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/tributes-paid-middleham-trainer-patrick-haslam/ Tributes paid to Middleham trainer Patrick Haslam]
Inside Information, 26, American racehorse.[https://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/champion-inside-information-dies-26/ Champion Inside Information Dies At 26]
Fulgence Werner Le Roy, 93, Belgian-born South African Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Polokwane (1988–2000).[http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20171017_03136910 Monseigneur Werner Le Roy (92) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Yambo Ouologuem, 77, Malian writer.[http://www.journaldumali.com/2017/10/16/yambo-ouologuem/ Décès de Yambo Ouologuem] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023033531/http://www.journaldumali.com/2017/10/16/yambo-ouologuem/ |date=October 23, 2017 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Lourdes Quisumbing, 96, Filipino politician, Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports (1986–1989).[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/938087/first-female-education-secretary-lourdes-quisumbing-dies-at-96 First female Education secretary Lourdes Quisumbing dies at 96]
Marian Cannon Schlesinger, 105, American artist and author.[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1825543 费正清夫人妹妹玛丽安105岁去世，曾写《三宝北平奇遇记》] {{in lang|zh}}
Murray Seeman, 103, American lawyer and politician.[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/forest-hills-ny/murray-seeman-11065135 Murray Seeman]
Daniel Webb, 28, American baseball player (Chicago White Sox), ATV collision.[https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/former-white-sox-pitcher-daniel-webb-dies-in-atv-accident/ Former White Sox pitcher Daniel Webb dies in ATV accident]
Richard Wilbur, 96, American poet and literary translator, Pulitzer Prize winner (1957, 1989).{{Cite web |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/obituaries/2017/10/15/wilbur/n2ZJZF17OJGN1nHQOjUBWP/story.html |title=Richard Wilbur, Pulitzer-winning poet, dies at 96 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070534/https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/obituaries/2017/10/15/wilbur/n2ZJZF17OJGN1nHQOjUBWP/story.html |archive-date=October 16, 2017 |url-status=dead }}

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Chinggoy Alonzo, 67, Filipino actor, cancer.[http://www.manilatimes.net/final-curtain-call-chinggoy-alonzo/356834/ Final curtain call for Chinggoy Alonzo]
Dave Bry, 46, American music journalist and editor (Vibe, Spin, The Awl), cancer.[https://www.theawl.com/2017/10/dave-bry-1970-2017/ Dave Bry, 1970-2017]
Bill Donakowski, 61, American long-distance runner.[https://mgoblue.com/news/2017/10/19/mens-track-field-remembering-hall-of-fame-distance-runner-bill-donakowski Remembering Hall of Fame Distance Runner Bill Donakowski]
Cathy Elliott, 60, Canadian playwright, actress and composer, traffic collision.[http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/nova-scotia-indigenous-playwright-actor-and-composer-cathy-elliott-dies-at-60-1.3636383 Nova Scotia Indigenous playwright, actor and composer Cathy Elliott dies at 60]
Choirul Huda, 38, Indonesian footballer (Persela Lamongan), cardiac arrest due to collision with teammate.[https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41630244 Choirul Huda: Indonesian goalkeeper dies after collision with team-mate]
Burrhead Jones, 80, American professional wrestler (WWWF, CCW, CWA).[https://www.pwinsider.com/article/112931/melvin-nelson-aka-burrhead-jones-passes-away-at-80-years-old.html Melvin Nelson AKA Burrhead Jones passes away at 80 years old]
Shamsher Khan, 84, Indian Olympic swimmer (1956).[http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/india-s-first-olympic-swimmer-shamsher-khan-passes-away-70041 India's first Olympic swimmer Shamsher Khan passes away]
Peter Lumsden, 88, British racing driver.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=peter-james-scott-lumsden-cbe&pid=187098632 Peter James Scott Lumsden CBE]
Gonzalo Martínez Corbalá, 89, Mexican politician and diplomat, MP (1964–1967, 1988–1990), Senator (1982–1988), Governor of San Luis Potosí (1991–1992).[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/politica/fallece-el-diplomatico-gonzalo-martinez-corbala Fallece el diplomático Gonzalo Martínez Corbalá] {{in lang|es}}
Sir Bert Massie, 68, British disability rights campaigner, Chairman of Disability Rights Commission (2000–2007), cancer.[http://www.charitytimes.com/ct/Disability-campaigner-Sir-Bert-Massie-passes-away.php Disability campaigner Sir Bert Massie passes away]
Hamish McNeill, 82, Scottish footballer (Colchester United).[https://www.coludata.co.uk/player/hamishmcneill Hamish McNeill (Midfielder / Forward)]
Xavier Johnsai Munyongani, 67, Zimbabwean Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Gweru (since 2013).[http://www.chronicle.co.zw/gweru-diocese-catholic-bishop-dies/ Gweru Diocese Catholic bishop dies]
Miloš Radulović, 88, Montenegrin politician, President of Yugoslavia (1993).[http://umrli.me/dr-milos-radulovic Dr Miloš Radulović] {{in lang|sr}}
Alison Robins, 97, British military communications listener (Y-stations).[https://www.forces.net/news/last-surviving-bletchley-park-listener-dies-aged-97 Last Surviving Bletchley Park 'Listener' Dies Aged 97]
Rose Schwarz, 82, German missionary.[https://www.dmgint.de/nachrichten/nachrichten-details/trauer-um-diakonisse-sr-rose-schwarz.html Trauer um Diakonisse Sr. Rose Schwarz] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019221417/https://www.dmgint.de/nachrichten/nachrichten-details/trauer-um-diakonisse-sr-rose-schwarz.html |date=October 19, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
Hernán Silva, 68, Chilean football referee.[http://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/arbitros-chilenos/fallecio-el-ex-arbitro-nacional-hernan-silva-arce-en-miami/2017-10-15/153904.html Falleció el ex árbitro nacional Hernán Silva Arce en Miami] {{in lang|es}}
Herbert Suchiang, 86, Indian politician, cardiac arrest.{{Cite web |url=http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2017/10/16/ex-mla-suchiang-passes-away/ |title=Ex-MLA Suchiang Passes Away |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020233235/http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2017/10/16/ex-mla-suchiang-passes-away/ |url-status=dead }}
János Szabó, 72, Hungarian Olympic runner.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/71290 János Szabó]
Lekh Tandon, 88, Indian film director (Professor, Ek Baar Kaho, Amrapali) and actor (Swades, Chennai Express).[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/actor-and-filmmaker-lekh-tandon-passes-away-at-88-4891863/ Actor and filmmaker Lekh Tandon passes away at 88]
Serge Thion, 75, French sociologist and Holocaust denier, member of French National Center for Scientific Research (1971–2000).[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/10/19/mort-de-serge-thion-figure-de-l-ultragauche-negationniste_5203248_3382.html Mort de Serge Thion, figure de l’ultragauche négationniste] {{in lang|fr}}
William Turnage, 74, American conservationist, business manager of Ansel Adams, cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/obituaries/william-turnage-who-reinvented-the-wilderness-society-is-dead-at-74.html William Turnage, Who Reinvented the Wilderness Society, is Dead at 74]
Wayne Velicer, 73, American psychologist.[https://web.uri.edu/chs/2017/12/05/uri-loses-a-giant-in-his-field-in-the-classroom-in-life/ URI loses a ‘giant’ in his field, in the classroom, in life]

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Hernán Agote, 80, Argentine Olympic bobsledder.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/83495 Hernán Agote]
John Andreason, 88, American politician, member of the Idaho Senate (1995–2012), liver cancer.[http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article179331691.html Funeral services set for longtime Boise lawmaker John Andreason]
D. J. Bartholomew, 86, British statistician.[https://www.lse.ac.uk/Statistics/Assets/Documents/D.J.Bartholomew.pdf David John Bartholomew, 1931–2017]
Glen Bonner, 65, American football player (San Diego Chargers).[https://www.yakimaherald.com/obituaries/glen-bonner/article_d6e17f36-bf2a-11e7-995e-0778126c5f06.html Glen Bonner]
Kevin Cadle, 62, American-born British basketball coach (Kingston Kings, British national team) and presenter (Sky Sports).[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/oct/16/kevin-cadle-former-basketball-coach-and-sky-presenter-dies-aged-62 Kevin Cadle, former basketball coach and Sky presenter, dies aged 62]
Daphne Caruana Galizia, 53, Maltese blogger and journalist (Panama Papers), car bomb.[https://www.tvm.com.mt/mt/news/jiskansa-b10-piedi-l-ispluzjoni-meta-kien-ghaddej-bil-karozza-mill-bidnija/ Jiskansa b’10 piedi l-isplużjoni meta kien għaddej bil-karozza mill-Bidnija] {{in lang|mt}}
Dharmakkan Dhanaraj, 67, Indian Christian theologian.[http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/obituaryDisplay.aspx?obituaryID=9185 Rev D Dhanaraj, CSI, (67), Balmatta, Mangaluru]
Roy Dotrice, 94, British actor (Amadeus, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Game of Thrones), Tony winner (2000).[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-guernsey-41638573 Roy Dotrice: Guernsey actor dies aged 94]
John Dunsworth, 71, Canadian actor (Trailer Park Boys, Haven, The Shipping News), complications from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.[https://deadline.com/2017/10/john-dunsworth-dies-trailer-park-boys-obituary-jim-lahey-1202189735/ John Dunsworth Dies: The ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Actor Was 71]
Fedor Glushchenko, 73, Russian conductor and violinist.[http://www.classicalmusicnews.ru/news/ushel-iz-zhizni-dirizher-fyodor-glushhenko/ Ушел из жизни дирижер Фёдор Глущенко] {{in lang|ru}}
Isnilon Hapilon, 51, Filipino Islamist militant (MNLF, Al-Qaeda, Abu Sayyaf), shot.[http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/16/17/terrorists-isnilon-hapilon-omar-maute-killed-in-marawi-battle Terrorists Isnilon Hapilon, Omar Maute killed in Marawi battle]
Sean Hughes, 51, Irish comedian (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Sean's Show) and actor (The Last Detective), cirrhosis.[https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/sean-hughes-comedian-dies-at-age-of-51-after-suffering-cardiac-arrest-a3659606.html Sean Hughes dead: Never Mind the Buzzcocks star and comedian dies aged 51 after battle with liver disease]
Koichi Kishi, 77, Japanese politician, Mayor of Kaneyama (1971–1998) and member of the House of Councillors (1998–2016).[http://sp.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201710/20171016_51035.html 元参院議員岸宏一氏死去、77歳全国初の情報公開条例制定] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016122041/http://sp.kahoku.co.jp/tohokunews/201710/20171016_51035.html |date=October 16, 2017 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Ma Lin, 92, Hong Kong biochemist, Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1978–1987).{{Cite web |url=http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2115640/cuhks-second-vice-chancellor-ma-lin-dies-age-93 |title=CUHK's second vice-chancellor, Ma Lin, dies at age 93 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018072014/http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/2115640/cuhks-second-vice-chancellor-ma-lin-dies-age-93 |archive-date=October 18, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Omar Maute, 37, Filipino Islamist militant (Maute group), shot.[http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/16/17/terrorists-isnilon-hapilon-omar-maute-killed-in-marawi-battle Terrorists Isnilon Hapilon, Omar Maute killed in Marawi battle]
Ajmal Mian, 83, Pakistani jurist, Chief Justice (1997–1999).[https://www.dawn.com/news/1364300 Obituary: Ex-chief justice Ajmal Mian dies at 83]
David Pettifor, 72, British metallurgist.[https://web.archive.org/web/20171027231516/https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/news/death-david-pettifor Death of David Pettifor]
Marvin Rodríguez, 82, Costa Rican football player and coach (national team, C.S.D. Municipal, Saprissa).[http://www.laprensalibre.cr/Noticias/detalle/123856/muere-tecnico-que-llevo-a-la-sele-a-italia-1990 Muere técnico que llevó a la Sele a Italia 1990] {{in lang|es}}
Phillip V. Sanchez, 88, American diplomat, ambassador to Honduras (1973–1976) and Colombia (1976–1977).[https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article179359271.html From farm worker to U.S. ambassador, Phillip V. Sanchez’s life was ‘American dream’]
Iain Shedden, 60, Scottish-Australian musician (The Saints) and journalist (The Australian), laryngeal cancer.[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/iain-shedden-music-writer-drummer-dies-at-60/news-story/6013170b48c4f8ac5cf7fa3cdd204907 Iain Shedden: music writer, drummer dies at 60]
Anthony Simonds-Gooding, 80, Irish executive.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/anthony-simonds-gooding-5rdn3hbkp Anthony Simonds-Gooding]
Heather Slade-Lipkin, 70, English pianist, harpsichordist and music teacher.[http://www.mvdaily.com/articles/l/h/heather-slade-lipkin.htm Heather Slade-Lipkin]
Harriette Thompson, 94, American pianist.[https://www.runnersworld.com/older-runners/harriette-thompson-oldest-woman-to-finish-a-marathon-dies-at-94 Harriette Thompson, Oldest Woman to Finish a Marathon, Dies at 94]
Yan Shunkai, 80, Chinese comedian, actor (The True Story of Ah Q) and film director.[http://wenhui.whb.cn/zhuzhan/yishu/20171016/64194.html 著名艺术家严顺开去世，享年80岁] {{in lang|zh}}

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Ed Barnowski, 74, American baseball player (Baltimore Orioles).[https://dailygazette.com/article/2017/10/19/ed-barnowski-major-leaguer-and-mont-pleasant-legend-dies Ed Barnowski, major leaguer and Mont Pleasant legend, dies]
Ian Baxter, 80, British army officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/11/21/major-general-ian-baxter-obituary/ Major General Ian Baxter – obituary]
Robert Butow, 93, American historian.[https://jsis.washington.edu/news/memoriam-professor-robert-butow/ In Memoriam: Professor Robert Butow]
John Crosby Jr., 66, American Olympic gymnast.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/31416 John Crosby, Jr.]
Danielle Darrieux, 100, French actress (The Young Girls of Rochefort, Persepolis, The Earrings of Madame de...) and singer, complications from a fall.[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/19/danielle-darrieux-obituary Danielle Darrieux obituary]
Gord Downie, 53, Canadian musician (The Tragically Hip) and activist (Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, residential school reconciliation), glioblastoma.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gord-downie-obit-1.4359906 Tragically Hip's Gord Downie dead at 53]
Mychael Knight, 39, American fashion designer (Project Runway).{{Cite web |url=http://obviousmag.com/remembering-mychael-knight-1978-2017/ |title=Remembering Mychael Knight 1978-2017 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018160355/http://obviousmag.com/remembering-mychael-knight-1978-2017/ |url-status=dead }}
Ryszard Kowalczyk, 80, Polish scientist and Soviet dissident.[http://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/7,114883,22528152,ryszard-kowalczyk-nie-zyje-w-1971-roku-z-bratem-wysadzili-aule.html Ryszard Kowalczyk nie żyje. W 1971 roku z bratem wysadzili aulę Wyższej Szkoły Pedagogicznej] {{in lang|pl}}
Ingvar Lidholm, 96, Swedish composer.[https://www.svd.se/tonsattaren-ingvar-lidholm-dod Tonsättaren Ingvar Lidholm död] {{in lang|sv}}
Michele Marsh, 63, American television journalist, breast cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/obituaries/michele-marsh-dead-longtime-new-york-tv-news-anchor-dies.html Michele Marsh, Longtime New York TV Anchor, Dies at 63]
Giuseppe Massa, 69, Italian footballer (Inter Milan, S.S.C. Napoli).[http://www.gazzettadiparma.it/news/sport/468906/addio-a-giuseppe-massa-gioco-nell-inter-nella-lazio-e-nel-napoli.html Addio a Giuseppe Massa, giocò nell'Inter nella Lazio e nel Napoli] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021125415/http://www.gazzettadiparma.it/news/sport/468906/addio-a-giuseppe-massa-gioco-nell-inter-nella-lazio-e-nel-napoli.html |date=October 21, 2017 }} {{in lang|it}}
Julian May, 86, American science fiction writer (The Many-Colored Land).[http://www.sfwa.org/2017/10/memoriam-julian-may/ In Memoriam: Julian May]
Dick Morley, 84, American electrical engineer, inventor of the programmable logic controller.[http://www.spitzerandboyes.com/a-legend-passes-dick-morley-died-today/ A Legend Passes: Dick Morley Died Today]
Dunc Rousseau, 72, Canadian ice hockey player (Winnipeg Jets), cancer.[https://globalnews.ca/news/3811166/former-winnipeg-jet-of-whl-days-loses-battle-with-cancer/ Former Winnipeg Jet of WHA days loses battle with cancer]
Harry Stradling Jr., 92, American cinematographer (The Way We Were, Micki + Maude, 1776).[https://deadline.com/2017/10/harry-stradling-jr-dies-obituary-the-way-we-were-cinematographer-1202196231/ Harry Stradling Jr. Dies: ‘The Way We Were’ Cinematographer Was 92]
Douglas H. Thayer, 88, American author.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/saltlaketribune/name/douglas-thayer-obituary?id=20877884 Douglas Thayer]
Baron von Lind, 79, American painter.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tcpalm/name/gerald-von-lind-obituary?id=12615444 Gerald "Jerry" Von Lind]
Erik Wesdorp, 70, Dutch Olympic rower.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/39035 Erik Wesdrop]
Donald A. Yates, 87, American writer and translator.[https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/donald-a-yates/article_d3ce2bf3-a749-5acd-a1f4-d3125d7380d0.html Donald A. Yates]

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Gregory Baum, 94, Canadian theologian.{{Cite web |url=https://cruxnow.com/global-church/2017/10/20/canadian-theologian-gregory-baum-participant-vatican-ii-dies-94/ |title=Canadian theologian Gregory Baum, participant in Vatican II, dies at 94 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021060012/https://cruxnow.com/global-church/2017/10/20/canadian-theologian-gregory-baum-participant-vatican-ii-dies-94/ |url-status=dead }}
Brent Briscoe, 56, American actor (Twin Peaks, A Simple Plan, Sling Blade) and screenwriter, complications from a fall.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brent-briscoe-dead-sling-blade-simple-plan-twin-peaks-actor-was-56-1050787 Brent Briscoe, Actor in 'Sling Blade' and 'A Simple Plan,' Dies at 56]
Eamonn Campbell, 70, Irish musician (The Dubliners).[http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/tributes-paid-to-dubliners-legend-eamonn-campbell-36241299.html 'A master in your field, a gentleman in life' - Tributes paid to Dubliners legend Eamonn Campbell]
Arlie F. Culp, 91, American politician.{{Cite web |url=http://www.courier-tribune.com/news/20171019/culp-remembered-as-trusted-friend |title=Culp remembered as trusted friend |access-date=December 11, 2017 |archive-date=October 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020140037/http://www.courier-tribune.com/news/20171019/culp-remembered-as-trusted-friend |url-status=dead }}
Helen DeVos, 90, American philanthropist (Helen DeVos Children's Hospital), stroke complications.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-helen-devos-20171019-story.html Helen DeVos dies at 90; philanthropist, political donor and mother-in-law of U.S. Education secretary]
Jerry Helluin, 88, American football player (Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns).[https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&CFID=c15d88ab-29af-4d40-8d69-608270fb1504&CFTOKEN=0&o_id=4417284&fh_id=10504 Francis "Jerry" Helluin | 1929 - 2017 | Obituary]
Phil Miller, 68, English guitarist, cancer.[http://teamrock.com/news/2017-10-19/canterbury-legend-phil-miller-remembered Canterbury Legend Phil Miller Remembered]
Dorothy Morrison, 98, American child actress (The Champeen, Seein' Things, Isn't Life Terrible?).[http://www.lordheath.com/menu1_943.html Dorothy Morrison]
Taizo Nishimuro, 81, Japanese businessman (Japan Post Holdings, Toshiba, Tokyo Stock Exchange).[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/10/19/national/ex-toshiba-japan-post-chief-taizo-nishimuro-dead-81/ Ex-Toshiba chief Taizo Nishimuro, prominent business leader, dead at 81]
Eva Paulusová-Benešová, 80, Czech Olympic cross-country skier.[http://www.czech-ski.com/beh-na-lyzich/aktuality/zemrela-eva-kracikova-paulusova Zemřela Eva Kracíková-Paulusová] {{in lang|cs}}
Marino Perani, 77, Italian football manager and player (Bologna, national team).[http://www.ilrestodelcarlino.it/bologna/fc/perani-morto-1.3471677 Bologna Fc, morto Marino Perani, l'ala destra dello scudetto] {{in lang|it}}
John Phillips, 83, English cricketer (Kent).[http://www.banburycricketclub.co.uk/index.php?section=news&id=1350 John Burton Phillips 1933 – 2017]
Sir Christopher Pitchford, 70, British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal (2010–2017), motor neurone disease.[https://www.ucpi.org.uk Home]
Unity Spencer, 87, British artist.[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/nov/23/unity-spencer-obituary Unity Spencer obituary]
Ricardo Vidal, 86, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate and cardinal, Archbishop of Lipa (1973–1981) and Cebu (1981–2010), President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference (1986–1987), sepsis.[http://www.philstar.com/nation/2017/10/18/1750055/cardinal-vidal-passes-away-86 Cardinal Vidal passes away at 86]
Ram Singh Yadav, 74, Indian politician, heart attack.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/congress-mla-ram-singh-yadav-passes-away/article19880708.ece Congress MLA Ram Singh Yadav passes away]
Yeoh Tiong Lay, 87, Malaysian businessman (YTL).[https://web.archive.org/web/20171019111951/http://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/malaysian-billionaire-yeoh-tiong-lay-dies-87 Malaysian billionaire Yeoh Tiong Lay dies at 87]
Issam Zahreddine, 56, Syrian Republican Guard major general (Siege of Deir ez-Zor), landmine explosion.[http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2017-10/18/content_41754047.htm Military commander of Syria's Deir al-Zour operation killed in mine explosion]

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Jeanne Brousse, 96, French resistance member.[http://www.ledauphine.com/haute-savoie/2017/10/20/haute-savoie-annecy-la-resistante-jeanne-brousse-est-decedee La résistante Jeanne Brousse est décédée] {{in lang|fr}}
Edmund Cotter, 90, New Zealand mountaineer.[https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/98123813/edmund-cotter-part-of-new-zealands-first-himalaya-expedition-dies Edmund Cotter, part of New Zealand's first Himalaya expedition, dies]
Dick DiBiaso, 76, American college basketball coach (Stanford).[https://gostanford.com/news/2017/10/25/mens-basketball-remembering-dick-dibiaso.aspx Remembering Dick DiBiaso]
Ken Gowers, 81, English rugby league player (Swinton, Great Britain).[http://www.swintonlionsrlfc.com/news/389 The great Ken Gowers - Funeral information]{{dead link|date=December 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
David E. Gratz, 90, American engineer.[https://www.novakfuneralhome.net/notices/David-Gratz David Elson Gratz]
Calvin Hultman, 76, American politician, member of the Iowa Senate (1973–1991).[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/23/ex-iowa-senate-gop-leader-cal-hultman-dies-76-remembered-helping-others/790401001/ Ex-Iowa Senate GOP Leader Cal Hultman dies at 76; remembered for helping others]
Willie Lee, 67, American football player (Kansas City Chiefs), heart attack.[https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2017/10/20/former-b-cu-wildcat-great-foots-lee-dead-at-67/18211021007/ Former Wildcat great Willie 'Foots' Lee dead at 67]
Umberto Lenzi, 86, Italian film director (Cannibal Ferox, Nightmare City, Eaten Alive!).[https://istoe.com.br/morre-umberto-lenzi-icone-do-cinema-policialesco-italiano/ Morre Umberto Lenzi, ícone do cinema policialesco italiano] {{in lang|pt}}
Miguel Ángel Loayza, 77, Peruvian football player (FC Barcelona, Boca Juniors, Deportivo Cali).[https://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/futbol-peruano/futbol-peruano-luto-fallecio-historico-jugador-miguel-loayza-noticia-467008 Fútbol peruano de luto: falleció histórico jugador Miguel Loayza] {{in lang|es}}
Castor Paul Msemwa, 62, Tanzanian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tunduru-Masasi (since 2005).[https://www.jamiiforums.com/threads/tanzia-mhashamu-baba-askofu-castor-msema-amefariki-dunia.1338688/ Tanzia: Mhashamu Baba Askofu Castor Msema amefariki dunia] {{in lang|sw}}
Manuel de Oliveira, 76, Portuguese Olympic long-distance runner (1960, 1964, 1968).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/74947 Manuel Oliveira]
Michael Pitfield, 80, Canadian politician, Clerk of the Privy Council (1975–1979, 1980–1982) and Senator (1982–2010), Parkinson's disease.[https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/10/19/retired-senator-michael-pitfield-influential-trudeau-confidant-has-died.html Retired Senator Michael Pitfield, influential Trudeau confidant, dead at 80]
Brian Riley, 80, English footballer (Bolton Wanderers).[http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/bolton/15612776.Former_Bolton_Wanderers_player_Brian_Riley_dies/ Former Bolton Wanderers player Brian Riley has died peacefully in his sleep]
Lewis Arthur Tambs, 90, American diplomat.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/azcentral/name/lewis-a-tambs-obituary?id=7095818&fhid=11457 Lewis A Tambs]

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Fay Chiang, 65, American poet, complications from cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/obituaries/fay-chiang-65-poet-who-championed-asian-american-culture-dies.html Fay Chiang, 65, Poet Who Championed Asian-American Culture, Dies]
Amal Datta, 84, Indian politician.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/ex-cpi-m-mp-dead/story-Ov7UkwqRTqfNvRsGnNTZnN.html Ex CPI-M MP dead]
Ugo Fangareggi, 79, Italian actor (L'armata Brancaleone), voice actor and comedian, Parkinson's disease.[http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/cinema/2017/10/21/news/addio_a_ugo_fangareggi_volto_della_commedia_all_italiana-178897787/ Addio a Ugo Fangareggi, volto della commedia all'italiana, tra grande schermo, teatro e tv] {{in lang|it}}
Rudolf Gorenflo, 87, German mathematician.[http://www.mi.fu-berlin.de/fb/news/ProfGorenfloVerstorben.html Prof. Dr. Rudolf Gorenflo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107060825/http://www.mi.fu-berlin.de/fb/news/ProfGorenfloVerstorben.html |date=November 7, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
Stan Kowalski, 91, American professional wrestler (AWA, NWA Tri-State, Stampede Wrestling).[https://web.archive.org/web/20171023010819/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2017/10/21/22760005.html Stan Kowalski: Wrestler, veteran, patriot, fundraiser ... friend to many]
Boris Lindqvist, 76, Swedish rock singer.[http://www.gp.se/n%C3%B6je/rock-boris-%C3%A4r-d%C3%B6d-1.4751319 Rock-Boris är död] {{in lang|sv}}
Federico Luppi, 81, Argentine-Spanish actor (Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead, Pan's Labyrinth, Men with Guns).[https://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/murio-federico-luppi_0_BkI88vv6W.html Murió el actor Federico Luppi a los 81 años] {{in lang|es}}
Russell Mawby, 89, American businessman, CEO of W. K. Kellogg Foundation (1970–1996).[http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20171023/news/642961/russell-mawby-former-longtime-ceo-of-kellogg-foundation-dies-at-89 Russell Mawby, former longtime CEO of Kellogg Foundation, dies at 89]
Judith McGrath, 70, Australian actress (Prisoner, A Country Practice, All Saints).[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/australia-mourns-loss-of-logie-nominated-all-saints-soap-star/news-story/dec3408aa8e8fc8e7feaf5a76fad1e78 Australia mourns loss of Logie nominated All Saints soap star]
Dick Noel, 90, American band singer ("Count Every Star").[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dick-noel-dead-singer-known-as-king-jingles-dies-at-90-1052144 Singer Dick Noel, "King of the Jingles," Dies at 90]
Justin Reed, 35, American basketball player (Ole Miss Rebels, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves), angiosarcoma.{{Cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/former-celtic-passes-away-at-35-years-old/ar-AAtM5gE |title=Former Celtic Passes Away at 35 Years Old |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021111936/https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/former-celtic-passes-away-at-35-years-old/ar-AAtM5gE |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Betty Bone Schiess, 94, American Episcopal priest.[http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2017/10/syracuses_betty_bone_schiess_one_of_first_female_american_episcopal_priests_dies.html Syracuse's Betty Bone Schiess, one of the first American female Episcopal priests, dies]
Roland Ströhm, 89, Swedish Olympic cyclist.[http://sok.se/idrottare/idrottare/r/roland-strohm.html Roland Lugnuts] {{in lang|sv}}
Mustapha Tlili, 80, Tunisian novelist.[http://kapitalis.com/tunisie/2017/10/21/litterature-deces-de-lecrivain-mustapha-tlili/ Littérature : Décès de l’écrivain Mustapha Tlili] {{in lang|fr}}
Thuravoor Viswambharan, 74, Indian Vedic scholar and writer.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/thuravoor-viswambharan-passes-away/article19893771.ece Thuravoor Viswambharan passes away]

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Martin Eric Ain, 50, American-born Swiss bassist (Hellhammer, Celtic Frost) and entrepreneur, heart attack.[http://www.metaladdicts.com/site/celtic-frost-bassist-martin-eric-ain-dies-50/ Celtic Frost bassist Martin Eric Ain dies at 50]
Donald Bain, 82, American writer (Coffee, Tea or Me?), heart failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/obituaries/donald-bain-dead-widely-read-author-but-not-by-that-name.html Donald Bain, Widely Read Author (but Not by That Name), Dies at 82]
Rosaura Barahona, 75, Mexican journalist and feminist writer, pulmonary disease.[https://labotana.com/fallecio-la-escritora-periodista-rosaura-barahona/ Falleció la escritora y periodista Rosaura Barahona] {{in lang|es}}
Denise P. Barlow, 67, British geneticist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.imp.ac.at/news/detail/article/denise-p-barlow-passes-away/ |title=Obituary: Denise P. Barlow (1950 to 2017) |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027130351/https://www.imp.ac.at/news/detail/article/denise-p-barlow-passes-away/ |archive-date=October 27, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Kazimierz Chodakowski, 88, Polish Olympic ice hockey player (1952, 1956), (ŁKS Łódź).[http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=12065&cHash=90c5385ba504fd06ffa27e92f277a833 Polish legend passes away]
Chuck Churn, 87, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers).[http://www.doughtyfuneralhome.com//memsol.cgi?user_id=2028860 Slim Churn]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Emilio D'Amore, 101, Italian politician, Deputy (1948–1958, 1963–1968).[http://www.irpinianews.it/e-morto-a-102-anni-emilio-damore-volto-storico-della-destra-irpina/ Morto a 102 anni Emilio D'Amore, volto storico della destra irpina] {{in lang|it}}
Robert Getchell, 81, American screenwriter (Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Bound for Glory, The Client).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-getchell-dead-alice-doesnt-live-anymore-screenwriter-was-81-1053983 Robert Getchell, 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' Screenwriter, Dies at 81]
Audrey Hancock, 98, British Olympic swimmer (1936).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/47044 Audrey Hancock]
Nol Hendriks, 80, Dutch businessman and football executive (Roda JC), brain hemorrhage.[https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/877503/nol-hendriks-80-overleden Nol Hendriks (80) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Rosemary Leach, 81, English actress (A Room with a View, The Roads to Freedom, The Plague Dogs).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41714112 Actress Rosemary Leach dies after 'short illness']
Dave Leech, 90, New Zealand hammer thrower.[https://deaths.press.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/david-leech-obituary?pid=187073585 David Leech]
John Morrow, 84, American football player (Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postcrescent/obituary.aspx?n=&pid=187188216 John M. Morrow]
Lech Ordon, 88, Polish actor (Letters to Santa).[http://www.rp.pl/Film/171029820-Zmarl-aktor-Lech-Ordon.html Zmarł aktor Lech Ordon] {{in lang|pl}}
Max Pfister, 85, Swiss linguist.[http://www.ovi.cnr.it/index.php/it/tutte-le-notizie/29-notizie-dal-vocabolario/137-in-ricordo-di-max-pfister In Ricordo Di Max Pfister] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027030410/http://www.ovi.cnr.it/index.php/it/tutte-le-notizie/29-notizie-dal-vocabolario/137-in-ricordo-di-max-pfister |date=October 27, 2017 }} {{in lang|it}}
Juan de Dios Pueblos, 74, Filipino Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Kidapawan (1987–1995) and Butuan (since 1995).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bpue.html Bishop Juan de Dios Mataflorida Pueblos]
Herb Raybourn, 82, American baseball scout (New York Yankees).[http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/10/26/herb-raybourn-dies/ Herb Raybourn, Ex-Yankees Scout Who Discovered Mariano Rivera, Dies]
Pat Shovelin, 41, Irish Gaelic football coach (Donegal), cancer.[https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2017/1021/914261-donegal-coach-pat-shovelin-passes-away-aged-41/ Donegal goalkeeping coach Pat Shovelin passes away aged 41]
Gilbert Stork, 95, American chemist.[https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/web/2017/10/Gilbert-Stork-dies-age-95.html Gilbert Stork dies at age 95]
Herbert Strabel, 90, German art director (Cabaret, The NeverEnding Story, Enemy Mine), Oscar winner (1973).[https://www.merkur.de/lokales/wolfratshausen/wolfratshausen-ort29708/wolfratshausen-deutscher-oscar-preistraeger-herbert-strabel-gestorben-8809454.html Das große Oscar-Geheimnis des toten Rentners aus Wolfratshausen] {{in lang|de}}
Tom van Vollenhoven, 82, South African rugby union (national team) and rugby league player (St Helens).[https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/41709906 Tom van Vollenhoven: St Helens legend dies at the age of 82]

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Piergiuseppe D'Andreamatteo, 73, Italian politician, Deputy (1992–1994).[http://www.pescarapost.it/politica/piero-d-andreamatteo-morto-ex-deputato-pescara-22-ottobre/92217/ Morto Piero D'Andreamatteo, Pescara piange la scomparsa dell’ex deputato] {{in lang|it}}
G. N. Georgano, 85, British author.[https://www.thesahb.com/nick-georgano-1932-2017/ Nick Georgano (1932 – 2017)]
Christopher Grant, 81, English cricketer (Nottinghamshire).{{Cite web |url=http://www.thepca.co.uk/obituaries.html#Chris%20Grant |title=Chris Grant |access-date=November 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622192424/http://www.thepca.co.uk/obituaries.html#Chris%20Grant |archive-date=June 22, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Atle Hammer, 85, Norwegian jazz musician.[http://salt-peanuts.eu/trompeteren-atle-hammer-er-dod/ Trompeteren Atle Hammer er død] {{in lang|no}}
Al Hurricane, 81, American singer and songwriter, complications from prostate cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/24/obituaries/al-hurricane-influential-new-mexico-balladeer-dies-at-81.html Al Hurricane, Influential New Mexico Balladeer, Dies at 81]
Emu Lehtinen, 70, Finnish record dealer, leukemia.[https://www.hs.fi/muistot/art-2000005421233.html Ilkka ”Emu” Lehtinen 1947–2017] {{in lang|fi}}
Patricia Llewellyn, 55, British television producer (The Naked Chef, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares), BAFTA (2001, 2005, 2008) and Emmy winner (2006), breast cancer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/28/patricia-llewellyn-pioneering-producer-behind-naked-chef-ramsays/ Patricia Llewellyn, pioneering producer behind The Naked Chef and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares – obituary]
Baldo Marro, 69, Filipino actor and director.[http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/22/17/former-action-star-baldo-marro-passes-away Former action star Baldo Marro passes away]
Fred Miller, 86, American football player (Washington Redskins, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, BC Lions).[https://www.mtexpress.com/sports/local/respected-athletic-director-fred-miller-dies-at-86/article_d085f0de-c977-11e7-a29b-df4906fe13d3.html Respected athletic director Fred Miller dies at 86]
Ram Mukherjee, 84, Indian film director (Hum Hindustani, Ek Bar Mooskura Do, Leader).[http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/rani-mukerji-s-father-filmmaker-ram-mukerji-dies/story-qBTBL1Pp4KdgaWwfpXvPSO.html Rani Mukerji’s father, filmmaker Ram Mukerji dies]
Peadar O'Loughlin, 87, Irish musician.[https://www.clareecho.ie/legendary-kilmaley-musician-peadar-oloughlin-passes-away/ Legendary Kilmaley musician Peadar O’Loughlin passes away]
Darrell Osteen, 74, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics).[https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=osteeda01 Darrell Osteen]
Fernand Picot, 87, French racing cyclist.[https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/pontivy-56300/pontivy-deces-de-fernand-picot-ancien-cycliste-professionnel-5333939 Pontivy. Décès de Fernand Picot, ancien cycliste professionnel] {{in lang|fr}}
Scott Putesky, 49, American guitarist (Marilyn Manson), colon cancer.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/scott-mitchell-putesky-founding-member-of-marilyn-manson-and-the-spooky-kids-dies-at-49/2017/10/25/fe0b23a8-b8ce-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html Scott Mitchell Putesky, founding member of Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids, dies at 49]
Walter Babington Thomas, 98, New Zealand-born British army officer, GOC Far East Land Forces (1970–1971).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/98183716/Highly-decorated-New-Zealand-soldier-Major-General-Walter-Sandy-Thomas-dies Highly decorated New Zealand soldier Major-General Walter "Sandy" Thomas dies]
Geraldo João Paulo Roger Verdier, 80, French-born Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Guajará-Mirim (1980–2011), hemorrhagic stroke.[https://g1.globo.com/ro/guajara-mirim-regiao/noticia/bispo-emerito-de-guajara-mirim-ro-dom-geraldo-verdier-morre-aos-80-anos.ghtml Bispo emérito de Guajará-Mirim, RO, Dom Geraldo Verdier morre aos 80 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
Chuck Weber, 87, American football player (Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles).[https://www.ourwindsor.ca/sports-story/7680180-former-eagles-lb-weber-dies-at-87/ Former Eagles LB Weber dies at 87]
Paul J. Weitz, 85, American astronaut (Skylab 2, STS-6), myelodysplastic syndrome.[https://web.archive.org/web/20171024010952/http://www.goerie.com/news/20171023/erie-county-astronaut-paul-weitz-dies-at-85 Erie County astronaut Paul Weitz dies at 85]
George Young, 70, Scottish-born Australian musician (The Easybeats), songwriter ("Friday on My Mind", "Love Is in the Air"), and producer (AC/DC).[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/obituary/8006960/george-young-australian-songwriter-musician-producer George Young, Legendary Australian Songwriter, Musician and Producer, Dies at 70]

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Alinghi, 16, Australian racehorse, foaling complications.[http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/champion-alinghi-dies/ Champion Alinghi Dies]
Corrado Böhm, 94, Italian computer scientist.[http://www.ilpost.it/mauriziocodogno/2017/10/24/morto-corrado-bohm/ È morto Corrado Böhm] {{in lang|it}}
Joe Corcoran, 77, Irish Gaelic football player (Mayo GAA).[https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=334560/JoeCORCORAN/Ballina/Mayo The death has occurred of Joe Corcoran]
Reinhold Durnthaler, 74, Austrian bobsledder, world champion (1967), Olympic silver medallist (1964, 1968).[http://kaernten.orf.at/news/stories/2874357/ Ex-Bob-Weltmeister Durnthaler gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Pyotr Gorelikov, 85, Russian Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/62169 Pyotr Gorelikov]
Gordon A. Haaland, 77, American academic.[https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/2017/10/passing-gordon-haaland Passing: Gordon A. Haaland]
Anthony Hallam, 83, British geologist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=tony-hallam&pid=187064129 Tony Hallam]
Mila Hernando, 60, Spanish diplomat, Ambassador to Lebanon (2012–2017), cancer.[https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-fallece-diplomatica-milagros-hernando-fue-embajadora-libano-directora-internacional-zapatero-20171023194555.html Fallece la diplomática Milagros Hernando, que fue embajadora en Líbano y directora de Internacional con Zapatero] {{in lang|es}}
Athanassios Kalogiannis, 52, Greek Olympic hurdler (1984, 1992) and fashion photographer, pulmonary edema.[http://www.segas.gr/index.php/el/news/4988-thrinos-efyge-sta-52-o-thanasis-kalogiannis θρηνος "Εφυγε" στα 52 του χρόνια ο Θανάσης Καλογιάννης] {{in lang|el}}
Walter Lassally, 90, German-born British-Greek cinematographer (Zorba the Greek, Oedipus the King, Tom Jones), Oscar winner (1965).[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/24/walter-lassally-obituary Walter Lassally obituary]
John Mattock, 91, British rose grower.[http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/15648157.Obituary__Master_rose_grower_and_D_Day_veteran_John_Mattock/ Obituary: Master rose-grower and D-Day veteran John Mattock]
John McCracken, 79, British historian.[https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/15660946.Obituary___John_McCracken__historian_and_Africanist/ Herald obituary- John McCracken, leading African historian and Malawi expert]
Joyce McLaughlin, 78, American mathematician.[https://sinews.siam.org/Details-Page/obituary-joyce-r-mclaughlin-6 Obituary: Joyce R. McLaughlin]
Hamid Ali Mirza, 77, Pakistani judge.[https://www.dawn.com/news/1365803 Justice Hamid Ali Mirza passes away]
Mary Nissenson, 65, American television journalist, septic shock.[https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=187055824 Mary Nissenson]
Gordon Ogilvie, 83, New Zealand historian (Canterbury region) and biographer (Richard Pearse, Denis Glover).[http://deaths.timaruherald.co.nz/obituaries/timaru-herald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=gordon-ogilvie&pid=187040562 Gordon Ogilvie]
Iona Opie, 94, British folklorist.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/25/iona-opie-obituary Iona Opie obituary]
Bob Richardson, 72, American politician.[https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2017/10/24/former-austin-republican-state-rep-bob-richardson-dies-at-72/10101734007/ Former Austin Republican state Rep. Bob Richardson dies at 72]
Mari Lyn Salvador, 74, American anthropologist and museum director (San Diego Museum of Man, Hearst Museum).[http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/10/26/former-hearst-museum-director-mari-lyn-salvador-passes-away/ Former Hearst Museum Director Mari Lyn Salvador passes away]
Charles Sims, 80, American mathematician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=charles-coffin-sims&pid=187073829&fhid=5590 Charles Coffin Sims]
Zenon Ważny, 87, Polish Olympic pole vaulter (1956).[http://www.awf.edu.pl/uczelnia/aktualnosci/prof.-dr-hab.-zenon-wazny-1929-2017 Prof. dr hab. Zenon Ważny 1929 - 2017] {{in lang|pl}}

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M. K. Anwar, 84, Bangladeshi politician, Minister of Agriculture (2001–2006).[http://www.daily-sun.com/post/263670/BNP-leader-MK-Anwar-passes-away BNP leader MK Anwar passes away]
Ebrahim Ashtiani, 75, Iranian footballer (Persepolis, national team), heart disease.[http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/417876/Ex-Iran-defender-Ashtiani-dies-at-age-of-75 Ex-Iran defender Ashtiani dies at age of 75]
Sir Peter Bairsto, 91, British air marshal, Deputy Commander in Chief Strike Command (1981–1984).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/218336/bairsto Bairsto]
Glenn Barr, 75, Northern Irish politician (UDA) and advocate, member of Northern Ireland Assembly and Constitutional Convention.[https://web.archive.org/web/20171104054905/https://www.derrynow.com/news/tributes-paid-derry-loyalist-glenn-barr-dies-age-75/191089 Tributes paid after Derry loyalist Glenn Barr dies at the age of 75]
Amal Bayou, 58–60, Libyan microbiologist and politician, member of the House of Representatives.[https://www.libyaherald.com/2017/10/prominent-benghazi-mp-amal-bayu-dies/ Prominent Benghazi MP Amal Bayu dies]
Inga Borg, 92, Swedish writer (Plupp).[https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/VO57V/plupps-skapare-inga-borg-ar-dod "Plupps" skapare Inga Borg är död] {{in lang|sv}}
Willie Chan, 76, Malaysian-born Hong Kong film producer and talent manager (Jackie Chan, Edison Chen).{{Cite web |url=http://www.star2.com/entertainment/2017/10/25/willie-chan-dies-jackie-chan-michelle-yeoh/ |title=Willie Chan, film producer who discovered Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh, has died |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171029162859/http://www.star2.com/entertainment/2017/10/25/willie-chan-dies-jackie-chan-michelle-yeoh/ |url-status=dead }}
Ingetraut Dahlberg, 90, German information scientist and philosopher, developer of Information Coding Classification.[http://lebenswege.faz.net/traueranzeige/dr-ingetraut-dahlberg/51416255 Dr. Ingetraut Dahlberg : Traueranzeige] {{in lang|de}}
Girija Devi, 88, Indian thumri singer, Padma Vibhushan (2016), cardiac arrest.[https://scroll.in/latest/855305/thumri-queen-girija-devi-dies-in-kolkata ‘Thumri queen’ Girija Devi dies in Kolkata]
Fats Domino, 89, American Hall of Fame pianist and singer-songwriter ("Blueberry Hill", "Ain't That a Shame", "I'm Walkin'").[https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-me-fats-domino-dead-at-89-story.html Fats Domino, rock 'n' roll pioneer and New Orleans hero, dies at 89]
Michael Patrick Driscoll, 78, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Boise (1999–2014).{{Cite web |url=http://www.localnews8.com/news/idaho/former-idaho-catholic-bishop-dies-of-natural-causes/644479716 |title=Former Idaho Catholic Bishop dies of natural causes |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=October 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025075219/http://www.localnews8.com/news/idaho/former-idaho-catholic-bishop-dies-of-natural-causes/644479716 |url-status=dead }}
Alan Eddy, 90, British biochemist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/nov/29/alan-eddy-obituary Alan Eddy obituary]
Fu Quanxiang, 94, Chinese Yue opera actress.[http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2017-10-24/doc-ifymzksi1453024.shtml 著名越剧表演艺术家傅全香逝世] {{in lang|zh}}
Tony Garrett, 99, British executive, chairman of Imperial Tobacco (1973-1979).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/11/16/tony-garrett-chairman-imperial-tobacco-obituary/ Tony Garrett, chairman of Imperial Tobacco – obituary]
Virginia Grant, 80, Canadian Olympic swimmer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/45797 Virginia Grant]
Robert Guillaume, 89, American actor (Benson, The Lion King, Sports Night), Emmy winner (1979, 1985), prostate cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-guillaume-dead-benson-actor-920459 Robert Guillaume, 'Benson' Emmy Winner, Dies at 89]
Clayton Howard, 83, British make-up artist.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/clayton-howard-obituary-866n0pmgz Clayton Howard]
Sana Iqbal, 29, Indian cross-country cyclist and anti-suicide activist, traffic collision.[https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/anti-suicide-campaigner-sana-iqbal-dies-in-road-accident/articleshow/61205007.cms Anti-suicide campaigner Sana Iqbal dies in road accident]
Jane Juska, 84, American writer.[http://www.sfgate.com/books/article/Jane-Juska-author-who-chronicled-late-life-12314448.php Jane Juska, author who chronicled search for sex late in life, dies at 84]
Brady Keys, 81, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Cardinals) and businessman.[http://www.albanyherald.com/former-albany-businessman-brady-keys-jr-dies-at-age/article_cb4599dc-57e1-57c5-890b-7b13efc80975.html Former Albany businessman Brady Keys Jr. dies at age 81]
Otto Kraus, 87, German arachnologist and myriapodologist.[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00435-018-0418-7 Dedicated to comparative morphology and taxonomy: an obituary for Otto Kraus 17.5.1930–24.10.2017]
Eric Kipping, 92, Canadian politician.[http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-2290701-eric-john-kipping.html Eric John Kipping]
Andrew W. Lewis, 74, American medievalist.{{cite web|title=Dr. Andrew Lewis: September 1943 to October 2017|url=https://blogs.missouristate.edu/history/2017/11/26/dr-andrew-lewis-september-1943-to-october-2017/|website=History Blog - Missouri State University|access-date=1 December 2017|date=26 November 2017}}
Peter Lötscher, 76, Swiss Olympic fencer.[http://fie.org/media/news/636 Obituary: Peter Lugnuts (SUI)]
Sallie Morton, 91, American jeweler, mesothelioma.[https://nationaljeweler.com/articles/1386-sallie-morton-first-female-president-of-ags-dies-at-91 Sallie Morton, First Female President of AGS, Dies at 91]
Brendan O'Kelly, 89, Irish Olympic footballer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/25902 Brendan O'Kelly]
Michael Proctor, 88, English botanist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.familynotices24.co.uk/esh/view/4453300/michael-charles-faraday |title=Michael Charles Faraday Proctor |access-date=November 13, 2017 |archive-date=November 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113223058/https://www.familynotices24.co.uk/esh/view/4453300/michael-charles-faraday |url-status=dead }}
Isabel Quintanilla, 79, Spanish visual artist.[http://www.abc.es/cultura/arte/abci-muere-79-anos-pintora-isabel-quintanilla-201710251606_noticia.html Muere la pintora Isabel Quintanilla a los 79 años] {{in lang|es}}
I. V. Sasi, 69, Indian film director (Devasuram), heart attack.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/malayalam-director-i-v-sasi-dead-he-was-69-4904014/ Malayalam director I V Sasi dead, he was 69]
Mahama Sawadogo, 63, Burkinabé politician, High Commissioner of Kadiogo Province (1984–1986) and member of the National Assembly (since 1992).[http://kaceto.net/spip.php?article3710 Nécrologie : L'ancien député CDP Mahama Sawadogo est mort] {{in lang|fr}}

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Mohamed Abshir Muse, 91, Somali military officer, commander of Somali Police Force (1960–1969) and leader of SSDF (1991–1998).[http://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/puntland/somalia-senator-farole-condoles-death-of-general-mohamed-abshir Somalia: Senator Farole condoles death of General Mohamed Abshir]
Jack Bannon, 77, American actor (Lou Grant, Petticoat Junction, Little Big Man).[http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/oct/26/veteran-stage-and-screen-actor-jack-bannon-of-lou- Veteran stage and screen actor Jack Bannon of “Lou Grant” fame dies]
Robert Blakeley, 95, American graphic designer (fallout shelter sign).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/obituaries/robert-blakeley-whose-fallout-shelter-sign-symbolized-the-cold-war-dies-at-95.html Robert Blakeley, Whose Fallout Shelter Sign Symbolized the Cold War, Dies at 95]
Vilnis Edvīns Bresis, 79, Latvian politician, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Latvian SSR (1988–1990).[http://ru.focus.lv/news/skonchalsja-byvshii-deputat-seima-vilnis-y%D0%B5dvin-bresis?18504 Скончался бывший депутат Сейма Вилнис Эдвин Бресис] {{in lang|ru}}
Ronald Breslow, 86, American chemist and professor (Columbia University), cancer.[https://cen.acs.org/articles/95/web/2017/10/Ronald-Breslow-dies-86.html Ronald Breslow dies at 86]
Roger Bullen, 83, Australian rules footballer (Geelong).[https://www.heraldsun.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/bullen-roger/4875340/?nk=f467ae4cfc3d0d4a7e981e5ade138f9b-1747805499 Bullen, Roger]
Ian Cathie, 85, Australian politician, Victorian MLA (1976–1988).[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=ian-robert-cathie&pid=187072152 Ian Robert Cathie]
Maud Linder, 93, French journalist, film historian and documentary film director.[http://information.tv5monde.com/en-continu/deces-de-maud-linder-qui-fit-redecouvrir-son-pere-le-cineaste-max-linder-199797 Décès de Maud Linder qui fit redécouvrir son père, le cinéaste Max Linder] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026215506/http://information.tv5monde.com/en-continu/deces-de-maud-linder-qui-fit-redecouvrir-son-pere-le-cineaste-max-linder-199797 |date=October 26, 2017 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Lu Guanqiu, 72, Chinese billionaire automotive manufacturer, chairman and co-founder of Wanxiang.[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1837534 第一代浙商风云人物鲁冠球逝世，享年72岁] {{in lang|zh}}
Peter MacGregor-Scott, 69, British film producer (Batman Forever, The Fugitive, Still Smokin), injuries sustained in traffic collision.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/peter-macgregor-scott-dead-fugitive-batman-forever-producer-was-69-1053143 Peter Macgregor-Scott, Producer on 'The Fugitive' and 'Batman Forever,' Dies at 69]
Joseph Mahn Erie, 92, Myanmar Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Bassein (1968–1982).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmahnerie.html Bishop Joseph Mahn Erie]
Sir John Manduell, 89, South African-born British composer and educator (Royal Northern College of Music).[https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news/sir-john-manduell-1928-2017/ Sir John Manduell CBE: 1928 – 2017]
John Mollo, 86, British costume designer (Star Wars, Alien, Gandhi), Oscar winner (1978, 1983), vascular dementia.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/obituaries/john-mollo-whose-costumes-made-star-wars-seem-real-dies-at-86.html John Mollo, Whose Costumes Made ‘Star Wars’ Seem Real, Dies at 86]
Donnchadh Ó Corráin, 75, Irish historian (vikings, Medieval ages, Hiberno-Normans).[http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/tributes-to-late-historian-donnchadh-o-corrain-461708.html Tributes to late historian Donnchadh Ó Corráin]
Pinito del Oro, 86, Spanish trapeze artist (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus).[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2017/10/26/59f10d2ee5fdea49678b45d2.html Muere la trapecista Pinito del Oro a los 86 años] {{in lang|es}}
Ross Powell, 49, American baseball player (Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates), carbon monoxide poisoning.[https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/father-son-died-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/ Former Major League Baseball Pitcher And His Father Die From CO Poisoning]
Gas Ronda, 91, American drag racer.[https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/2017/10/25/racing-hall-famer-gas-ronda-dies-palm-desert-91/800674001/ Racing Hall of Famer Gas Ronda dies in Palm Desert at 91]
Ben Shephard, 69, English historian and writer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=ben-shephard&pid=187098628 Ben Shephard]
Vincent Warren, 79, American-Canadian dance historian and lecturer.[http://www.lapresse.ca/arts/nouvelles/201710/26/01-5141368-mort-du-danseur-etoile-vincent-warren.php Mort du danseur étoile Vincent Warren] {{in lang|fr}}
Jim Welch, 79, American football player (Baltimore Colts).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?pid=187086108 James Evan Welch]

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Ali Ashraf Darvishian, 76, Iranian writer and democracy activist.[http://www.bbc.com/persian/arts-41765772 علی اشرف درویشیان درگذشت] {{in lang|fa}}
Awurama Badu, 72, Ghanaian highlife musician.[http://www.ghafla.com/gh/awurama-badu-deserves-state-burial-son/ Awurama Badu Deserves State Burial – Son]
George Conzemius, 81, American politician, member of the Minnesota Senate (1967-1977).{{Cite web |url=https://www.lundbergfuneral.com/notices/George-Conzemius |title=George R. Conzemius |access-date=December 11, 2017 |archive-date=June 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628224752/https://www.lundbergfuneral.com/notices/George-Conzemius |url-status=dead }}
Fred Ray Dorsey, 87, American politician.[https://www.hendersonvillelightning.com/obituaries/1777-fredrick-ray-fred-dorsey-87.html Frederick Ray "Fred" Dorsey, 87]
Simon Fitzmaurice, 43, Irish filmmaker, motor neurone disease.[https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/greystones-based-film-maker-simon-fitzmaurice-dies-1.3271112 Greystones-based film-maker Simon Fitzmaurice dies]
André Gauthier, 82, Canadian monument sculptor and designer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=andr-d-gauthier&pid=187076818&fhid=16044 André D. Gauthier]
Arnett E. Girardeau, 88, American politician, member of the Florida House of Representatives (1976–1982) and Senate (1983–1992).[http://news.wjct.org/post/former-state-senator-arnett-e-girardeau-dies-age-88 Former State Senator Arnett E. Girardeau Dies At The Age Of 88]
Juliette, 91, Canadian singer and television host.[https://nationalpost.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/canadian-television-pioneer-your-pet-juliette-dies-at-91-in-vancouver Canadian television pioneer 'Your pet Juliette' dies at 91 in Vancouver]
Sir Gavin Laird, 84, Scottish trade unionist.[https://www.realwire.com/releases/Sir-Gavin-Laird-CBE-1933-2017 Sir Gavin Laird C.B.E. 1933-2017]
Ian McLeod, 63, South African football referee.[https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2017-10-26-breaking--former-psl-referee-ian-mcleod-dies/ Former PSL referee Ian McLeod dies]
Shea Norman, 45, American gospel singer, diabetes.[http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/36699323/gospel-singer-shea-norman-dies-at-45 Gospel singer Shea Norman dies at 45]
Nelly Olin, 76, French politician, Mayor of Garges-lès-Gonesse and Senator (1995–2004), Minister of Environment (2005–2007).[http://www.leparisien.fr/val-d-oise-95/garges-les-gonesse-l-ancienne-maire-et-ministre-nelly-olin-est-decedee-27-10-2017-7358760.php Val-d'Oise : l'ancienne maire et ministre Nelly Olin est décédée] {{in lang|fr}}
Linda Richardson, 62, American judoka.[https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/sc/charleston/linda-minus-richardson-8205642 Linda Minus-Richardson]
Barry Roberts, 84, Australian rugby union player (Manly RUFC).[http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2017/10/28/classic-wallabies-barry-roberts ⋅Vale Wallaby 417, Barry Roberts]
Richard M. Ryckman, 80, American psychologist.[http://obituaries.bangordailynews.com/obituary/richard-ryckman-phd-1937-2017-994607861 Richard M. Ryckman, PhD]
Sir Reginald Secondé, 95, British diplomat, Ambassador to Chile, Romania and Venezuela.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/218749/seconde Seconde]
Thomas Smales, 83, English rugby league player (national team) and coach (Castleford Tigers, Featherstone Rovers).[http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/news/former-rugby-coach-passes-away-1-8827930 Former rugby coach and player passes away]
Geoff Tootill, 95, British computer scientist.[https://www.theguardian.com/global/2017/nov/08/geoff-tootill-obituary Geoff Tootill obituary]
Abdul Karim Telgi, 56, Indian forger.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/abdul-karim-telgi-kingpin-of-fake-stamp-paper-scam-dies/articleshow/61244235.cms Abdul Karim Telgi, kingpin of fake stamp paper scam, dies aged 56]
Stephen Toulouse, 45, American policy specialist and public relations manager (Microsoft, Xbox Live), abdominal hemorrhage.[https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/26/stepto-stephen-toulouse/ Former Xbox Live policy VP Stephen 'StepTo' Toulouse passed away]

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Roger Carpenter, 72, English neurophysiologist.[https://www.cai.cam.ac.uk/news/professor-roger-carpenter-scd-1945-2017 Professor Roger Carpenter ScD (1945-2017)]
Lewis Golden, 94, English army officer and executive (Everest Home Improvement).[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/lewis-golden-obituary-22w79zp8p Lewis Golden]
Hans Kraay Sr., 81, Dutch football player (DOS) and manager (Feyenoord).[https://www.nu.nl/voetbal/4982252/oud-voetbaltrainer-hans-kraay-sr-81-overleden.html Oud-voetbaltrainer Hans Kraay sr. (81) overleden] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027222144/https://www.nu.nl/voetbal/4982252/oud-voetbaltrainer-hans-kraay-sr-81-overleden.html |date=October 27, 2017 }} {{in lang|nl}}
Ladislav Kubík, 71, Czech-born American composer.[http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/czech-american-music-composer-ladislav-kubik-dies-at-71 Czech-American music composer Ladislav Kubik dies at 71]
Punathil Kunjabdulla, 77, Indian writer (Smarakasilakal).[http://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/writer-punathil-kunjabdulla-passes-away-1.2341649 Writer Punathil Kunjabdulla passes away]
Dieter Kurrat, 75, German football player and manager (Borussia Dortmund).[https://www.fearthewall.com/2017/10/27/16556836/the-daily-bee-october-27th-2017-bvb-mourn-dieter-kurrat BVB mourn Dieter Kurrat]
Peter Lawrenson, 84, British electrical engineer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=peter-john-lawrenson&pid=187139989 Peter John Lawrenson]
Cecil Moss, 92, South African rugby union player (national team).[http://www.sport24.co.za/Rugby/Springboks/former-springbok-dr-cecil-moss-dies-20171028 Former Springbok Dr Cecil Moss dies]
Patrick Nagatani, 72, American photographer.[https://rafu.com/2017/11/noted-photographereducator-patrick-nagatani-passes-at-72/ Noted Photographer/Educator Patrick Nagatani Passes at 72]
David Reid, 84, Australian politician, member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Blackwood (1971–1972), Senator for Western Australia (1974).[http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/parliament/Library/MPHistoricalData.nsf/(SearchResDes)/4649E70C1F4BBC51482577E50028A78F?opendocument David Donald Reid]
David Shedden, 73, Scottish rugby union player (national team).[http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/obituaries/15639768.Obituary__David_Shedden__Scotland_international_rugby_player/ Obituary: David Shedden, Scotland international rugby player]
Digamber Singh, 66, Indian politician, cancer.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/bjp-leader-digambar-singh-dies-4909184/ BJP leader Digambar Singh dies]
Abdoulaye Soulama, 37, Burkinabé footballer (ASFA Yennenga, Denizlispor, national team).[https://burkina24.com/2017/10/27/etalons-abdoulaye-soulama-nest-plus/ Etalons : Abdoulaye Soulama n'est plus] {{in lang|fr}}
Deon Stewardson, 66, South African actor (Wild at Heart), suicide.[https://www.graaffreinetadvertiser.com/News/Article/General/aberdeen-shocked-by-death-of-well-known-local-20171028 Aberdeen shocked by death of well-known local]
Inkululeko Suntele, 23, Lesothan Olympic boxer, stabbed.[https://www.thepost.co.ls/sports/boxing-mourns-suntele/ Boxing mourns Suntele]
Katalin Szőke, 82, Hungarian swimmer, Olympic champion (1952).[http://www.nemzetisport.hu/uszas/gyasz-elhunyt-szoke-kato-helsinki-ketszeres-olimpiai-bajnoka-2600163 Gyász: elhunyt Szőke Kató, Helsinki kétszeres olimpiai bajnoka] {{in lang|hu}}
Joe Taub, 88, American business executive (Automatic Data Processing) and co-owner of the New Jersey Nets.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/05/obituaries/joe-taub-basketball-fan-who-became-part-owner-of-the-nets-dies-at-88.html? Joe Taub, Basketball Fan Who Became Part Owner of the Nets, Dies at 88]
David Vaughan, 93, American dance historian, complications from prostate cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/obituaries/david-vaughan-dead-chronicler-of-dance-history.html David Vaughan, Chronicler of Dance History, Dies at 93]
Göran Witting, 92, Swedish Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/64184 Göran Witting]

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Yvonne Baseden, 95, French-born British Special Operations Executive agent.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/yvonne-burney-obituary-rfvh7dz60 Yvonne Burney]
Ronald Getoor, 88, American mathematician.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-k-getoor&pid=187217860 Ronald K. Getoor]
Mary Kenner, 83, Canadian figure skater.[https://www.humphreymiles.com/obituaries/Mary-Kenner-Dyment?obId=27110883 Mary Kenner Dyment]
Josaphat-Robert Large, 74, Haitian-American poet, novelist and art critic, Prix littéraire des Caraïbes (2003).[http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article/178350/josaphat-robert-large-bobisson-nous-a-quittes Josaphat Robert Large « Bobisson » nous a quittés] {{in lang|fr}}
Roger Lockyer, 89, British historian.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/218603/lockyer Lockyer]
Al Oster, 92, Canadian folk singer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/al-oster-obit-died-1.4378193 Al Oster, 'northland balladeer' who wrote about Yukon, dead at 92]
Leif Ottersen, 88, Norwegian Lutheran priest.[https://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/i/P6wlp/Nekrolog-Leif-Ottersen Nekrolog: Leif Ottersen] {{in lang|no}}
Mitchell Peters, 82, American timpanist.[http://www.republican-eagle.com/news/4353907-family-recalls-peters-sweet-success Family recalls Peters' sweet success]
Bernard Roy, 83, French mathematician.[http://www.roadef.org/news.php?id=39 Décès de Bernard Roy] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107055126/http://www.roadef.org/news.php?id=39 |date=November 7, 2017 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Manuel Sanchís Martínez, 79, Spanish footballer (national team, Real Madrid).[http://www.abc.es/real-madrid/abci-muere-sanchis-padre-201710282057_noticia.html Muere Sanchís, el primer lateral izquierdo de ataque] {{in lang|es}}
Willy Schroeders, 84, Belgian racing cyclist.[http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20171102_03166020 Wielerlegende Willy Schroeders overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Gaetano De Vescovi, 79, Italian Olympic wrestler.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/58911 Gaetano Devescovi]

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Muhal Richard Abrams, 87, American jazz pianist.[https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2017/11/01/influential-pianist-composer-and-aacm-cofounder-muhal-richard-abrams-dies-at-87 Influential pianist, composer, and AACM cofounder Muhal Richard Abrams dies at 87]
Cecil Austen, 98, Australian cricketer and football player.[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187093260 Victor Austen]
Dennis Banks, 80, American indigenous activist and actor (Thunderheart, The Last of the Mohicans), co-founder of American Indian Movement, complications from heart surgery.[http://www.startribune.com/obituary-longtime-american-indian-activist-dennis-banks/454089543 Obituary: Longtime American Indian activist Dennis Banks]
Thelma Boughner, 99, Canadian Olympic diver (1936).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?n=thelma-b-jarvis&pid=187189852&fhid=6292 ⋅Thelma B. Jarvis]
Keith Briffa, 64, British climatologist, cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/dec/21/keith-briffa-obituary Keith Briffa obituary]
Richard E. Cavazos, 88, American army general, Commanding General of FORSCOM (1982–1984), Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Cavazos-the-Army-s-first-Hispanic-four-star-12318745.php Cavazos, the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general, dies in S.A. at 88]
Claude Dulong, 95, French historian.[https://www.avis-de-deces.com/avis/15197/jean-sainteny-03-11-2017 Mme Jean Sainteny] {{in lang|fr}}
Metin Ersoy, 83, Turkish singer.[http://www.gazetevatan.com/sanatci-metin-ersoy-son-yolculuguna-ugurlandi-1114600-magazin/ Sanatçı Metin Ersoy son yolculuğuna uğurlandı] {{in lang|tr}}
Roly Green, 90, New Zealand rugby union player (South Canterbury).[https://i.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/98368031/South-Canterbury-Ranfurly-Shield-original-passes-away-aged-90 South Canterbury Ranfurly Shield original passes away aged 90]
Richard Hambleton, 65, Canadian street artist, cancer.[http://bedfordandbowery.com/2017/10/banksy-precursor-richard-hambleton-dies-at-65-days-before-moma-show-and-shadowman-film/ Banksy Precursor Richard Hambleton Dies at 65, Days Before MoMA Show and Shadowman Film]
Frank Holder, 92, Guyanese jazz singer and percussionist.{{Cite news |last=Vacher |first=Peter |date=2017-11-14 |title=Frank Holder obituary |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/nov/14/frank-holder-obituary |access-date=2023-12-06 |issn=0261-3077}}
Władysław Kowalski, 81, Polish actor.[https://www.tvn24.pl/wiadomosci-z-kraju,3/wladyslaw-kowalski-aktor-filmowy-i-teatralny-nie-zyje,785629.html Nie żyje aktor filmowy i teatralny Władysław Kowalski] {{in lang|pl}}
Steve Landen, 64, American bridge player, hypothermia.[http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-stephen-landen-20171102-story.html Stephen Landen, professional bridge player]
Tony Madigan, 87, Australian boxer and rugby union player, Olympic bronze medalist (1960).[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/boxing/pioneering-australian-amateur-boxer-tony-madigan-dies-20171029-gzaqhm.html Pioneering Australian amateur boxer Tony Madigan dies]
Clay McShane, 73, American historian.[https://cssh.northeastern.edu/history/in-memoriam-clay-mcshane/ In Memoriam: Clay McShane]
Billy Mize, 88, American steel guitarist, band leader and vocalist.[http://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/bakersfield-sound-loses-another-legend Bakersfield Sound great Billy Mize dies at age 88]
Herbert Morawetz, 102, Czech-born American chemical engineer.[https://cen.acs.org/content/cen/articles/96/i4/Herbert-Morawetz.html Herbert Morawetz]
Didier Motchane, 86, French politician, MEP (1979–1989), cancer.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/11/02/mort-de-didier-motchane-cofondateur-du-ceres_5209148_3382.html Mort de Didier Motchane, cofondateur du Ceres] {{in lang|fr}}
Manfredi Nicoletti, 87, Italian architect (Helicoidal Skyscraper, Airport of Catania, Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall).[http://www.ilmessaggero.it/rieti/rieti_morto_architetto_nicoletti-3333210.html Rieti, è morto l'architetto e saggista Manfredi Nicoletti] {{in lang|it}}
Linda Nochlin, 86, American art historian.[http://www.artnews.com/2017/10/29/linda-nochlin-trailblazing-feminist-art-historian-dies-at-86/ Linda Nochlin, Trailblazing Feminist Art Historian, Dies at 86]
Juanita Quigley, 86, American child actress.[https://www.verdenews.com/news/2017/nov/02/obituary-juanita-q-quigley-schultz-1931-2017/ Obituary: Juanita Q. (Quigley) Schultz 1931-2017]
Atluri Purnachandra Rao, 92, Indian film producer (Venky).[https://web.archive.org/web/20171102163611/http://www.sify.com/movies/producer-atluri-poornachandra-rao-passes-away-news-telugu-rk4lAKhjdbdce.html Producer Atluri Poornachandra Rao passes away]
Al Richter, 90, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pilotonline/obituary.aspx?n=allen-gordon-richter&pid=187110573 Allen Gordon Richter]
Peter Schutz, 87, German-born American businessman (Porsche), Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/obituaries/peter-schutz-dead-american-chief-executive-of-porsche.html Peter Schutz, Executive Who Saved a Signature Porsche, Dies at 87]
Sir Ninian Stephen, 94, Australian judge, Governor-General (1982–1989), Justice of the High Court (1972–1982).[https://sg.news.yahoo.com/australian-former-governor-general-peacemaker-ninian-stephen-dies-081406682.html Australian former governor-general and peacemaker Ninian Stephen dies at 94]
Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, 30, American Samoan football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers).[https://web.archive.org/web/20171030120841/http://www.kitv.com/story/36713544/multiple-sources-confirm-former-nfl-linebacker-daniel-teo-nesheim-has-died Multiple sources confirm former NFL linebacker Daniel Te'o Nesheim has died]

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Candy Atherton, 62, British politician, MP for Falmouth and Camborne (1997–2005).[http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/local-news/candy-atherton-former-labour-mp-704503 Candy Atherton, the former Labour MP, has 'died suddenly']
Fred Beckey, 94, American rock climber, mountaineer and author.[https://gripped.com/news/climbing-legend-fred-beckey-dies-94/ Climbing Legend Fred Beckey Dies at 94]
Algimantas Butnorius, 70, Lithuanian chess Grandmaster (2007) and World Senior Champion (2007).[http://margiris.vpprojektai.lt/mire-sk-margiris-pirmininkas-algimantas-butnorius/ Mirė ŠK „Margiris“ pirmininkas Algimantas Butnorius (atnaujinta 11.02 informacija apie atsisveikinimą)] {{in lang|lt}}
Frank Doran, 68, British politician, MP for Aberdeen South (1987–1992) and Aberdeen North (1997–2015).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-41819459 Former Aberdeen MP Frank Doran dies aged 68]
János Halász, 88, Hungarian Olympic basketball player (1948).[http://olimpia.hu/elhunyt-halasz-janos-londoni-olimpikon-kosarlabdazo Elhunyt Halász János londoni olimpikon kosárlabdázó] {{in lang|hu}}

*Kim Joo-hyuk, 45, South Korean actor (The Servant, My Wife Got Married, Confidential Assignment), traffic collision.[http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3040100 Kim Joo-hyuk, 46, dies in car accident]

Cornelius Korir, 67, Kenyan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Eldoret (since 1990).[http://barakafm.org/2017/10/30/catholic-bishop-cornelius-korir-passes-on/ Catholic bishop Cornelius Korir passes on]
James D. Martin, 99, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Alabama's 7th congressional district (1965–1967).[https://web.archive.org/web/20190912114207/https://www.gadsdentimes.com/news/20171030/martin-leaves-legacy-in-public-service-politics Martin leaves legacy in public service, politics]
Judy Martz, 74, American politician, Governor of Montana (2001–2005), Olympic speed skater (1964), pancreatic cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.krtv.com/story/36720271/former-gov-judy-martz-montanas-only-female-governor-dies-at-74 |title=Former Gov. Judy Martz, Montana's only female governor, dies at 74 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107031758/http://www.krtv.com/story/36720271/former-gov-judy-martz-montanas-only-female-governor-dies-at-74 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
Salvador Minuchin, 96, Argentine-American psychotherapist, developer of structural family therapy, heart disease.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/salvador-minuchin-psychiatrist-who-revolutionized-family-therapy-dies-at-96/2017/11/04/ed8a0e40-c15c-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html Salvador Minuchin, psychiatrist who revolutionized family therapy, dies at 96]
Eugène Parlier, 88, Swiss footballer (Servette, Urania Genève Sport, Biel-Bienne).[https://www.24heures.ch/sports/actu/eugene-parlier-decede/story/12556467 Eugène Parlier est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
Melanmai Ponnusamy, 66, Indian writer, heart attack.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-writer-melanmai-ponnusamy-dies-aged-66/articleshow/61338369.cms Tamil writer Melanmai Ponnusamy dies aged 66]
Mary Reveley, 77, British racehorse trainer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/41815731 Mary Reveley: Pioneering former racehorse trainer dies aged 77]
M. V. Sridhar, 51, Indian cricketer (Hyderabad), heart attack.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/21222945/former-hyderabad-cricketer-mv-sridhar-passes-away Former BCCI general manager MV Sridhar dies aged 51]
Daniel Viglietti, 78, Uruguayan folk singer, guitarist, composer and political activist.[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/musica/muere-el-musico-uruguayo-daniel-viglietti Muere el músico uruguayo Daniel Viglietti] {{in lang|es}}
Abbas Zandi, 87, Iranian Olympic freestyle wrestler (1948, 1952, 1956) and World champion (1954).[http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/418078/Former-Iran-wrestler-Zandi-passes-away Former Iran wrestler Zandi passes away]

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Wolfgang Achtner, 60, German theologian, heart attack.[https://scilogs.spektrum.de/natur-des-glaubens/unser-mitblogger-wolfgang-achtner-1957-2017-ist-tot/ Wolfgang Achtner-1957-2017-ist-tot] {{in lang|de}}
Weston Bate, 93, Australian historian.{{Cite web |url=http://tributes.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/obituaries/bendigoadvertiser-au/obituary.aspx?n=weston-arthur-oam-bate&pid=187117259 |title=Weston Arthur OAM Bate |access-date=November 6, 2017 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023105/http://tributes.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/obituaries/bendigoadvertiser-au/obituary.aspx?n=weston-arthur-oam-bate&pid=187117259 |url-status=dead }}
William A. V. Cecil, 89, American businessman (The Biltmore Company).[http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/10/31/biltmore-estate-owner-dies-william-cecil/817659001/ William A.V. Cecil, Vanderbilt's grandson and Biltmore owner, dead at 89]
Mircea Drăgan, 85, Romanian film director (Setea, Lupeni 29, Explosion).[http://bloknot-moldova.md/news/znamenityy-rumynskiy-rezhisser-mircha-dregan-vozmu Знаменитый румынский режиссер Мирча Дрэган, возмущенный «тем, что происходит», ушел из жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
Rolly Goldring, 80, Canadian Olympic basketball player.[https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/rollit-goldring-obituary?id=42112043&fhid=11575 Rollit James Goldring]
Norman Hardie, 92, New Zealand mountaineer.[https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/opinion/98444524/hardie-a-great-mountaineer-of-the-sports-great-age Hardie a great mountaineer of the sport's great age]
Fanya Heller, 93, Ukrainian-born American Holocaust survivor and author.[http://forward.com/news/obituaries/386747/fanya-gottesfeld-heller-holocaust-survivor-and-educator-dies-at-93/ Fanya Gottesfeld Heller, Holocaust Survivor and Educator, Dies at 93]
Howard L. Kennedy, 89, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/argusleader/name/howard-kennedy-obituary?id=7743390 Howard Kennedy]
Myron P. Lotto, 92, American politician, member of the Wisconsin Senate (1969-1973).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenbaypressgazette/obituary.aspx?pid=187109433 Myron Lotto]
Elaine Mazlish, 92, American author.[https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ny/great-neck/elaine-mazlish-6359915 Elaine Mazlish]
Terry McCashin, 73, New Zealand businessman (McCashin's Brewery) and rugby union player (national team, Wellington).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/98445150/nelson-craft-beer-pioneer-terry-mccashin-dies Nelson craft beer pioneer Terry McCashin dies]
Clare McLaren-Throckmorton, 82, British barrister.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/218732/mclaren-throckmorton McLaren-Throckmorton]
Red Murrell, 84, American basketball player (Drake University), heart disease.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/examiner-enterprise/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=187271958 Phillip Ray "Red" Murrell (1933 - 2017)]
Mario das Neves, 66, Argentine politician, Governor of Chubut (2003–2011, since 2015).[https://www.clarin.com/politica/murio-gobernador-chubut-mario-das-neves_0_BJ2TI_80W.html Murió Mario Das Neves, el gobernador de Chubut] {{in lang|es}}
Papi Oviedo, 79, Cuban tresero.[https://web.archive.org/web/20171106063504/http://www.radiocubana.cu/radialistas-cubanos/24-musicalizadores/19991-fallecio-gilberto-oviedo-papi-afamado-tresero-cubano-video Falleció Gilberto Oviedo (Papi) afamado tresero cubano] {{in lang|es}}
Derek Robinson, 90, British trade unionist.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-41820070 'Red Robbo': Trade unionist Derek Robinson dies, aged 90]
Stefano Salvatori, 49, Italian footballer (Milan, Fiorentina), cancer.[http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-cup-winning-legend-stefano-salvatori-dies-at-49-1-4601818 Hearts cup-winning legend Stefano Salvatori dies at 49]
Colin Simpson, 86, English journalist and author.[https://www.thetimes.com/article/colin-simpson-obituary-qlb95sntk Colin Simpson]
Bob Talbot, 89, American baseball player (Chicago Cubs).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/visaliatimesdelta/obituary.aspx?n=robert-d-talbot&pid=187165165 Robert D. Talbot ]
James A. Williams, 85, American lieutenant general.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/washingtonpost/name/james-williams-obituary?id=6105853&fhid=4949 James Williams]
Abubakari Yakubu, 35, Ghanaian footballer (Ajax, Vitesse, national team).[https://www.modernghana.com/sports/813442/breaking-news-former-ghana-and-ajax-midfielder-yakubu-abuba.html Former Ghana And Ajax Midfielder Yakubu Abubakar Dies At 36]

References

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?death_date=2017-10-01,2017-10-31&adult=include List of October 2017 deaths] at IMDb

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