List of celebrities and famous people who died on September 8th
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 1952.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
English actress (b. 1946)
A prominent Lebanese poet, novelist, and literary critic who played a significant role in modern Arabic literature.
Founder of a successful electric car company.
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology.
Acclaimed jazz pianist and composer.
The former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), a polygamist sect.
Spanish singer and songwriter who achieved international fame.
Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor (b. 1957)
Renowned Russian mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.
Prime minister of abkhazia (b. 1948)
American singer and beauty pageant winner (b. 1973)
French entrepreneur, industrialist and patron. he is also known as yves saint-laurent’s partner. he was a left-winger and he supported sa(c?)gola"ne royal's candidacy for president in 2007.
Chinese poet famous for his lyrical and emotional verses.
Noted sculptor known for his abstract works.
Country music duo member known for hits like 'My Town' and 'Something to Be Proud Of.'
American actor (d. 2017)
American journalist and author (d. 2017)
American musician (b. 1939)
Serbian actor and director (b. 1936)
Iconic musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.
Renowned French-Canadian singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
Australian historian known for her work on indigenous history.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
A renowned Greek historian and Byzantinist who made significant contributions to the study of Byzantine history and culture.
Known for developing innovative algorithms in data analysis.
Montenegrin politician, 5th prime minister of the federal republic of yugoslavia (b. 1954)
Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2016)
Austrian race pilot (b. 1967)
Iconic rock musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.
Acclaimed musician and songwriter who left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Renowned musician and songwriter who left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Famous jazz saxophonist with a unique style.
Talented guitarist and songwriter of a famous rock band.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Former professional basketball player who excelled in the NBA.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
Acclaimed ballet dancer who mesmerized audiences with her grace and skill.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Talented musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist with a unique style.
Acclaimed vocalist who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.
Acclaimed rock guitarist and songwriter.
Renowned for emotionally evocative poetry collections.
Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Prolific writer of bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Acclaimed singer known for her powerful vocals and emotional performances.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Bestselling fantasy novelist with a cult following.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet celebrated for his evocative verses.
Renowned jazz saxophonist who influenced many in the music industry.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.
Talented musician and songwriter who left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Renowned poet celebrated for her lyrical works.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Influential fashion designer known for innovative designs.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Renowned poet celebrated for his lyrical works.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Prolific writer of African literature, known for her impactful storytelling.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Acclaimed singer with a powerful voice and a wide vocal range.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned for emotionally charged verses that resonate with readers.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Talented rapper and songwriter who made a significant impact in the music industry.
Talented musician and songwriter who left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and nature.
Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.
Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Acclaimed singer known for her powerful vocals and emotional performances.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Acclaimed poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Known for writing romantic fiction novels.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Talented singer-songwriter in the indie music scene.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and love.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Renowned for emotionally charged verses that resonate with readers.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned novelist known for her impactful storytelling.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and love.
Known for his poignant and thought-provoking poetry.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of nature and love.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Talented jazz pianist who influenced a generation of musicians.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Dominican baseball player (b. 1952)
Botanist who specialized in the study of coastal redwood trees.
Frannie Adams was a prolific author who wrote several best-selling novels.
Italian artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.
Known for revolutionizing user experience design in the tech industry.
Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.
Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Merv Adelson was a prominent American businessman and co-founder of Lorimar Productions.
Known for her evocative and emotional poetry collections.
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
American political scientist and academic (b. 1942)
American football player (d. 2015)
Dutch poet, writer, columnist, and essayist.
Marvin Barnes was an American professional basketball player who played in the ABA and NBA during the 1970s.
Italian soprano (d. 2014)
American basketball player (d. 2014.)
Shelby, mississippi -- orchestra leader (redd foxx)
An Italian mathematician known for his work in functional analysis and operator theory.
Former president of Chick-fil-A and known for his contributions to the company's success.
American baseball player (d. 2014)
American businessman, founded chick-fil-a (d. 2014)
American wrestler, mixed martial artist, and kick-boxer (b. 1971)
Japanese inventor of the karaoke machine.
American football player (b. 1938)
Canadian painter and photographer (b. 1932)
French linguist, computer scientist, and blogger (b. 1955)
Talented singer-songwriter who made a significant impact on the music industry.
Notable playwright known for her impactful works.
Innovative fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with her unique designs.
English-american designer, author, and educator, co-founded ideo (b. 1943)
Canadian academic and historian (d. 2012).
Hungarian-american psychiatrist and academic (d. 2012.)
Renowned science fiction and fantasy author known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Talented musician and songwriter who left a lasting impact on the music industry.
Talented singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.
Talented singer who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.
Human rights activist who fought for equality and justice.
Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style and emotional depth.
Talented singer-songwriter who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.
Acclaimed singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.
Talented singer who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.
Talented painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the jazz genre.
Celebrated poet whose verses continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry before his untimely death.
Talented singer who captivated audiences with her powerful voice.
American rapper and hip-hop artist known for his unique style and lyrical prowess.
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Danish physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2009)
American-italian television host (b. 1924)
Italian tv host. after some american experiences, he began working in italy in the 1950s as a host. he was the most loved host in italy. he was also known as il re del quiz, or the quiz king. his trademark greeting for all his shows is allegria. (cheers!). on 8 september 2009, he died from a heart attack at …
American explorer (b. 1927)
Actor from south korea (born 1972).
Ufc champion (born 1971).
Australian ornithologist, conservationist, and author (b. 1916)
Chilean huaso (born 1917)
Australian race car driver and sportscaster (b. 1945)
English-born south african artist, author, and activist (born in 1915).
Actor (born 1919)
American football coach (born in 1923)
Irish cricketer, footballer, and manager (b. 1932)
Australian journalist, author, and critic (b. 1921)
American screenwriter and animator of voice actors (d. 2004).
Lenya Riefenstahl was a German politician and filmmaker who was closely associated with the Nazi regime.
Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor. photographer, actress, and dancer, was well-known for her nazi propaganda film triumph of the will. riefenstahleur(tm), her prominence in third reich and her personal association to adolf hitler destroyed her film career. she was later arrested, but released without charges.
Kincaid was a celebrated author whose works captivated readers worldwide.
Canadian voice actress (born 1986)
Lebanese philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism.
Renowned biologist known for her work in marine conservation.
West indian cricketer (born 1968).
Canadian pioneer of fisheries science (born in 1908)
Renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
American-german singer-songwriter, drummer, and poet (b. 1916)
American composer, musician and poet (born 1916)
English journalist and author (b. 1932)
Imre Tóth was a Hungarian mathematician known for his work in geometry and combinatorics.
Designer artist/writer, dies at 102
Eileen Chang was a Chinese writer whose works are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
Writer dies at 78
Writer dies at 73
At 83, mistress of boris pasternak dies from cancer
Renowned neuroscientist known for his research on the structure of the brain.
At 70, barry manilow's mother dies from cancer
Engl still photographer (pasolini / fellini), died at 44
British sports commentator, died at 93
Surfer dies from a heart attack at 80
American screenwriter and producer (d. 1993).
At 88, egyptian philosopher/author / diplomat dies
(sen-d–nd, 1960-91), dies at 84
United states -- actor (midnight express and chariots of fire), died at 41
Music composer spartacus dies from cancer at the age of 80.
American composer and conductor (b. 1910)
Dutch orchestra leader (kro)
Chairman (polish socialist party). / writer
English illustrator and author (d. 1990).
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
American virologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887)
British composer known for his film scores and classical music compositions.
Ana Mendieta was a Cuban-American artist known for her performance art and earthworks.
American race car driver (d. 1984)
Composer dies at 79
French cyclist in road racing, twice winning the tour de france (1931 and 1934). he was then appointed raymond poulidor's manager.
Dutch cabaret performer dies at 72
Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.
Harvin Wilkins was an American civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and justice.
Japanese physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1981)
At 80 years old, long-serving executive director of naacp dies.
Indian guru, philosopher, and educator (b. 1897)
Japan's physicist (nobel 49) at 74
American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1908)
American chemist and nobel prize laureate in academic chemistry (d. 1980).
Developed the radiocarbon dating method.
He is a swiss psychologist, educator, and author. he is well-known for his research on children's learning patterns. he was a leading investigator and writer on thought processes for children and received many honorary degrees and prizes from around the globe. because children's thinking process is different from that of adults, his life work was focused on understanding how they …
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Sevon Ericsson was a Swedish physicist who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology.
American actress whose career was launched by her 1957 portrayal as jean d'arc, in otto preminger's saint joan. she appeared in "bonjour tristesse" a year later and won the hearts of audiences in jean-luc godard’s "breathless" in 1960. she was a talented actress and won praise for her roles later. she was reported to have been discredited by the fbi …
Bulgarian composer and pianist (d. 1978).
Renowned actor known for his roles in film and theater.
Actor from the united states (fiddler on the roof) dies at 62
Composer dies at 83
Composer dies at 81
Actor (robot monster), died at 82
German-french operatic tenor, who was the most prominent wagnerian tenor of the '50s & '60s. he was a regular in the major european opera houses, and was also with covent garden in 2005 and the met in 1957. windgassen was born in 1941. he sang the leading roles with stuttgart opera from 1945-1972.
Keystone kops' last surviving member dies at 79
American engineer, invented the microwave oven (b. 1894)
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Famous for voicing Superman in the radio series and animated series.
French scholar, mystic, explorer and author, she became well-known for her travels through central asia. she was the first woman to travel to tibet from europe. alexandra david-na(c)el, also known as "our lady tibet" in her later years, was considered one the greatest "free thinkers” of the 20th century.
Television host (beat the clock, to tell the truth) dies at the age of 61.
French writer and explorer (born 1868).
English educator and pianist (nucleus), (d. 2015).
American actress and entertainer. she is known for her performances on stage, tv, and film as an actress and singer. she was the daughter of ruby dandridge and appeared with her sister as children. she was a member of the cotton club, las vegas, new york mocambo, and las vegas in 1951. in 1953, she was in rio de janeiro. …
German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)
Actress (island in the sun), is killed at 41 in hollywood.
German organic-macro-molecular chemist, winner of the nobel prize in 1953. his research focused on compounds that helped in the development and use of plastics.
Contributed to the development of radar technology during World War II.
English businessman and engineer (d. 1963).
German chemist (nobel 1953), is killed at 84
Greenley Sarah was a renowned philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes and organizations.
First African American elected to the Chicago City Council.
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Saunders Gregg was an American inventor and businessman who is best known for developing the Gregg shorthand system, a widely used method of stenography.
Dutch minister of education (1939-4. ), is killed at 84
Cardinal / archbishopof utrecht, dies at 69
Andre Derain was a French artist and a co-founder of Fauvism.
French painter, sculptor, and designer. he was regarded by leading critics in 1920s france as the best avant-garde artist and the best defender of french tradition. his work is a diversionist, creating space and atmosphere through decorative surface patterns.
Execution of the nazi commander in warsaw ghetto
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
German composer, who performed widely and composed incessantly. he wrote more than 100 songs and tone poems, operas and ballets, chamber music and orchestral and choir works. he was just six years old when he composed "schneider-polka" on the piano. his career spans 60 years and he is one of the most prominent figures in european music. he was prolific …
Lesotho writer (born in 1876).
Belgian architect and designer, one the most prominent names in art nouveau architecture. the title of baron was conferred by the belgian king in 1932. horta, who was 86 years old, died while working on the brussels central train station, a modernist structure he had designed in 1910.
American author known for his book 'Back to Eden' on natural healing.
American politician known for his advocacy of natural healing and alternative medicine.
At 63, composer/dutch resistance fighter, died
Talented sculptor recognized for his intricate and detailed sculptures.
Griffith John was a British politician known for his contributions to colonial administration in Africa.
Czech journalist (b. 1903)
Czech journalist (executed). (born in 1903)
Turkish surgeon and politician (b. 1879)
Finnish actor (b. 1863)
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
American physician (b. 1906)
Long (senator louisiana) is shot at the baton rouge capitol building. he dies two days later.
Sen huey long's murderer, shot down
King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933.
King of Iraq from 1921 to 1933.
At 50, 1st king of syria / iraq, dies
I of iraq (born in 1883)
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
Burel Dumas was a French painter and printmaker known for his Impressionist-style landscapes.
Composer dies at 74
German pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1836)
Charles darwin's british son, dies at 74
American motorcycle racer (b. 1890)
Famous deaths on September 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Irish tennis player (b. 1853)
Renowned physicist known for his work in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.