Evel Knievel

American stunt performer and artist (1938–2007).

Born October 17th, 1938 in Butte.

Died November 30th, 2007 at 69 years old in Clearwater (diabetes, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis).

Arthur Miller

American playwright and essayist (1915–2005).

Born October 17th, 1915 in New York City. ^[ref]

Died February 10th, 2005 at 89 years old in Roxbury (cancer, heart failure, cardiovascular disease). ^[ref]

Margot Kidder

Canadian and american actress and activist (1948–2018).

Born October 17th, 1948 in Yellowknife.

Died May 13th, 2018 at 69 years old in Livingston (drug overdose). ^[ref]

Milkha Singh

Indian track and field athlete (1935–2021).

Born October 17th, 1935 in Govindpura. ^[ref]

Died June 18th, 2021 at 85 years old in Chandigarh (COVID-19). ^[ref]

Michael McKean

American actor.

Born October 17th, 1947 (age 78 years) in New York City.

Charles Oliveira

Brazilian martial artist.

Born October 17th, 1989 (age 36 years) in Guarujá.

Luke Rockhold

American mixed martial artist.

Born October 17th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Santa Cruz.

Montgomery Clift

American actor (1920–1966).

Born October 17th, 1920 in Omaha.

Died July 23rd, 1966 at 45 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Mike Judge

American animator.

Born October 17th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Guayaquil.

Gottfrid Svartholm

Swedish computer specialist, co-founder of the pirate bay.

Born October 17th, 1984 (age 41 years) in Sankt Matteus.