J. R. Smythies

Yorick Smythies, an English philosopher, was noted among notable deaths in October 1980. He passed away at the age of 63. His inclusion in this list signifies his passing during that period, alongside individuals from various fields including arts, sciences, sports, and politics. The provided text details a comprehensive list of deaths occurring in October 1980, alphabetically by surname for each day. Each entry typically includes the individual's name, age, nationality, reason for notability, cause of death if known, and a reference.