September 2nd famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on September 2nd

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

Frank Drake
Known for the Drake Equation in the search for extraterrestrial life.
T. V. Sankaranarayanan
Indian carnatic vocalist (b. 1945)

2021

Siddharth Shukla
Indian television actor and winner of Bigg Boss 13.
Mikis Theodorakis
Mikis theodorakis is a greek composer known for his prolific and influential work in the realm of greek music, including the scores for the films zorba the greek and serpico.

2020

Dorothia Benton Frank
Renowned author known for her novels set in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Raleigh DeGeer Amyx
American collector of historical artifacts and memorabilia.

2018

Kesa Ishikawa
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Castulo Oliver
Talented painter known for his unique style and contributions to the art world.
Conway Savage
Australian musician and member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Conway Savage
Australian musician known for his work with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Claire Wineland
American activist and author (b. 1997)[51]

2017

Halim El-Dabh
Halim El-Dabh was an Egyptian-American composer and ethnomusicologist who pioneered the use of electronic music in the Middle East.

2016

Jamol Karimov
Jamol Karimov was the first President of Uzbekistan, serving from 1991 to 2016.
Ruby Chow
Ruby Chow was a successful restaurateur in Seattle known for her Chinese cuisine.
Jerry Heller
Renowned biologist known for his contributions to the study of genetics.
Islam Karimov
Uzbek politician, 1st president of uzbekistan (d. 2016)

2015

Alyan Kurdi
A young Syrian refugee whose death sparked a global conversation about the refugee crisis.
Willys Delvalle
Former President of Panama
Aylan
Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.
Aylan Kurdi
Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian refugee child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.
Ephraim Engleman
American rheumatologist, author, and academic (b. 1911)

2014

Steven Sotloff
Steven sotloff, an american-israeli journalist. he was abducted in aleppo, syria by islamic state of iraq and the levant militants (isil) and taken into captivity. a video of sotloff being executed by an islamic state (is), operative was released on september 2, 2014. after the beheading, president barack obama declared that the united states would take steps to "degrade" and …
Macon Leary
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
F. Emmett Fitzpatrick
American lawyer and politician, 20th district attorney of philadelphia (b. 1930)
Norman Gordon
South african cricketer (d. 2014.)
Goolam Essaji Vahanvati
Indian lawyer and politician, 13th attorney general of india (b. 1949)

Helena Rakoczy

Polish gymnast (b. 1921)

2013

Madelline Manning
Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meters
Ronald Coase
English-american economist, author, and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2013)
Fredderick Pohl
Science fiction writer known for works like 'Gateway'.
Valérie Benguigui
Valérie benguigui was a french actress known for her roles in french cinema and television.
Ronald Coase
British economist and author. clifton r. musser professor emeritus of economic at the university of chicago law school was his title. coase began his studies with the university of london external programme, 1927aeur29. he then entered the london school of economics where he studied with arnold plant. in 1991, he was awarded the nobel prize in economics.

Fredrick Pohl

Author of numerous science fiction novels and stories.

Paul Scoon

Grenadian politician, 2nd governor-general of grenada (d. 2013)

Terry Clawson

English rugby player and coach (b. 1940)

Frederik Pohl

United states -- sci-fi author (3 hugo, gateway, bipohl)

David Jacobs

American television writer and producer (d. 2023)

2012

Rehema Mwangosi
Rehema Mwangosi was a Tanzanian journalist who was killed while reporting on a political rally in 2012.
Emmanuel Nunes
Portuguese-french educator and composer (d. 2012).
Jack Boucher
American photographer and director (b. 1931)
John C. Marshall
English singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941)
Mark Abrahamian
American guitarist (starship), (d. 2012).

2011

Felipe Camiroaga
Chilean actor and television host (d.2011)
Roberto Bruce
Chilean journalist (b. 1979)

2010

Lydian Bates
Lydian Bates was an American playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice and identity.
Bonnibel Wilde
Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

Hurshell Howard
Renowned football coach who led several successful teams during his career.
Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy
Indian politician, 14th chief minister of andhra pradesh (d. 2009)
Y S Rajasekhara Reddy
Indian chief minister, andhra pradesh (born 1949).

2008

Bill Melendez
Director and producer of mexican-american voice actor animator (d. 2008).
Bill Melendez
Mexican-american animator, director, producer, and voice actor (b. 1916)
Alan Waddell
Australian walker (d. 2008)

2007

Xabi Etxebarrieta
Notable sculptor known for his innovative use of materials.
Ragna Rieker
German poet celebrated for her lyrical and introspective verses.
Max McNab
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2007).
Franz-Benno Delonge
German game designer, created transamerica (b. 1957)
Rajae Belmlih
Moroccan singer (born 1962)

2006

Deloyce Dalrymple
Renowned geologist known for contributions to understanding plate tectonics.
Khaloni Al-Muharraqi
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Bob Mathias
American decathlete who was the only competitor to win the event on two occasions. first, he was the 1948 olympic games decathlon champion in england. then, he won the title again in 1952 at the helsinki olympic games in helsinki.
Haywood Floyd
Renowned astronomer known for his work in planetary science.
Dewey Redman
Renowned American jazz saxophonist known for his avant-garde style.

Bob Mathias

Bob Mathias was a decathlete who won gold medals at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, becoming the youngest Olympic champion in a track and field event.

Bob Mathias

American decathlete and politician (b. 1930)

Willi Ninja

American dancer and choreographer (b. 1961)

2005

Bob Denver
American actor, tv and film comedian. he is best known for his roles in two comedy series. he was adept at playing eccentric characters. his role as maynard g. krebs (a worldly-wise, goateed beatnik) saw him play maynard g. krebs. 1959, "the many lives of dobie gillis." dobie gillis aired four seasons, and he returned to gilligan's island in 1964-67 …
Asta Irene
Asta Irene was a renowned poet whose works reflected the beauty of nature and human emotions.

2004

Ismar Lissner
Notable architect known for his modernist designs.
Joan Oró
Catalan biochemist and academic (b. 1923)
Joan Oro
Catalan biochemist (born 1923)
Eleni Zafeiriou
Greek actress (born 1916).

2002

Dick Reynolds
Australian rules footballer and coach (born in 1915).

2001

Christean Barnard
Christean Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant in 1967.
Johathon Barnard
Performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant.
Christiaan Barnard
British-south african surgeon who made medical and historical history by performing the first human heart transplant. his groundbreaking procedure has been almost a routine in many hospitals over the years. however, the first operation caused a lot of controversy.
Troy Donahue
American actor and singer (d. 2001).
Christian Barnard
Pioneering heart surgeon who performed the first successful human-to-human heart transplant.

2000

Curt Siodmak
German-american screenwriter and author of sci-fi classics from the 40's and 50s, such as "the wolf man" (with a zombie companion) and "i walked with a zombie". he fled hitler's germany and became an american author, an icon among science fiction writers.
Curt Siodmak
German-American author known for his contributions to the horror and science fiction genres.
Elma González
Elma González was a Mexican actress known for her roles in classic Mexican cinema.
Elvera Sanchez
Puerto rican dancer (born 1905)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Alfreda
Alfreda Benge was a British actress known for her work in the theatre and film industry.

1998

Allen Drury
Author of political novels, notably 'Advise and Consent,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Jackie Blanchflower
Northern irish footballer and accountant (d. 1998).
Allen Drury
American author who wrote "advise and consent", a 1959 political novel. he won the pulitzer prize for fiction for 1960. "advise & consent" examines the confirmation by the united states senate of robert leffingwell as secretary of state. leffingwell is a former member the communist party. it is notable for drury's sympathetic treatment of senator brig anderson's young homosexual affair.

1997

Rudolf Bing
Austrian-born british opera manager (born 1902)
Victor Frankl
Austrian Holocaust survivor and author of Man's Search for Meaning.
Viktor Frankl
Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist, as well as holocaust survivor. frankl is the founder of logotherapy. this is an existential analysis technique, also known as the "third viennese school of psychotherapy". frankl's best-selling book man's search for meaning is a story about his time in concentration camps. it describes his experiences and teaches us how to find meaning in life, no …

1996

Paddy Clift
Zimbabwean cricketer (born 1953)
Cyril Reuben
Violinist dies at 69
Kenneth M Stewart
Euro mp for merseysidewest, dies at 71
Otto Luening
German-american composer and conductor
Emily Kngwarreye
Artist dies at 86

1995

Engelbert Mveng
Cameroonian writer known for his literary works in French.
Vaclav Neummann
Conductor dies at 74

1994

Roy Castle
British actor and entertainer. he has been in the show business since 1953, mostly on television. he was a friendlier and more straightforward person who had his own television show, the "the roy castle show", which he hosted since 1961. he was an actor, singer, dancer and instrumentalist. his dedication and sense of humor were highly admired. he created the …
Harbin Ford
Harbin Ford was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Mildred Mcafee Horton
Us first head mistress of waveries
Richard M Major
At 72, a us anti-terrorist specialist (cia red book) dies
Detlef Macha
German dr cycling champion (5x world champ), is killed at 35

Harry Vincent Kemp

Poet dies at 82

1993

Eric Berry
English/us actor (pippin 49th parallel), died at 80
John / Eoin Higgins
N ire supreme court justice (1984-1993), dies at the age of 66

1992

Barbara McClintock
American cytogeneticist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for her discovery of genetic transposition.
Barbara McClintock
American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1992)
Piotr Jaroszewicz
Premier of poland (1970-1980)

1991

Alfonso García Robles
Mexican politician and diplomat, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911)
Elbert Weinberg
American poet and translator known for his contributions to contemporary poetry.
Alfonso García Robles
Mexican diplomat who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in nuclear disarmament.

1990

Robert Holmes à Court
South african-australian businessman and lawyer (d. 1990)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Bridie Andrews
Renowned geologist known for her work on the structure of the Earth's crust.

1988

Burech Wolpe
Renowned poet from South Africa.

1987

Brian Clay
Australian rugby league player (b. 1935)

1985

V. Dharmalingam
Sri lankan tamil politician (b. 1918)
M. Alalasundaram
Sri lankan tamil teacher and politician
Jay Youngblood
American professional wrestler (born in 1955).
Abe Lenstra
Dutch international footballer

1984

Linas Balsys
Lithuanian composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
Manos Katrakis
Greek actor (b. 1908)
Manos Katrakis
Greek actor (born in 1908)

1983

Feri Cansel
Turkish-cypriot actress (b. 1944)

1982

Jay Novello
Actor harum scarum, rebel breed, dies at 78 from cancer
Tom Bakker
Actor, golden voyage of sinbad, dies at 42 from a drug overdose

1980

William Douglas Denny
Composer dies at age 70

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Otto P. Weyland
American general (b. 1903)
Felix Aylmer
Actor (quartet hamlet, dreaming lips), passes away at 90
Otto P Weyland
American military figure (born in 1903)

1978

Fred G. Meyer
American businessman, founded fred meyer (b. 1886)
Fred G Meyer
Fred meyer, inc. was founded by fred meyer, inc., an american businessman.

1977

Abe Lemons
Abe Lemons was a successful basketball coach, known for his wit and coaching style.
Stephen Dunne
American actor and radio host (d. 1977).

1976

Stanisław Grochowiak
Polish playwright and poet (d. 1976).

1975

Mabel Vernon
American activist and educator (d. 1975).

1974

Jesus Colina
Renowned poet known for his profound verses.

1973

Rayman Tolkien
Rayman Tolkien was a British author who created the beloved fantasy world of Middle-earth, including the 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
Breckon Tolkien
Breckon Tolkien was a British author and academic, renowned for his creation of the iconic fantasy world of Middle-earth and his influential works such as 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Greysin Tolkien
Greysin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Joshia Tolkien
Joshia Tolkien was a renowned British author and scholar who is best known for his high fantasy novels, including 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
Kayven Tolkien
Kayven Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Zayquan Tolkien

Zayquan Tolkien was a renowned British fantasy author, best known for his epic high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

Mattisyn Tolkien

Mattisyn Tolkien was a British author and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.

Airon Tolkien

Airon Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Jerik Tolkien

Jerik Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Kden Tolkien

Kden Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Jackston Tolkien

Jackston Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Deeric Tolkien

Deeric Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Warnie J.R.R. Tolkien

Famous for creating the Middle-earth legendarium.

Jhostin Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Jacobey Tolkien

Jacobey Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known for his high fantasy novels 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Ronae Tolkien

Ronae Tolkien was a renowned British author, best known for his high fantasy works, including the 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' series.

Joriel Tolkien

Joriel Tolkien was a British author who is best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.

Lilleigh Tolkien

Lilleigh Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Lynkin Tolkien

Lynkin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Joevon Tolkien

Joevon Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Elohim Tolkien

Elohim Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Eithel Tolkien

Eithel Tolkien was a British author, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Zerick Tolkien

Zerick Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Jhace Tolkien

Jhace Tolkien was a British author and scholar, best known for his high fantasy novels 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Aidenn Tolkien

Aidenn Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Ryzen Tolkien

Ryzen Tolkien was a pioneering fantasy author who created the beloved Middle-earth universe.

Jaxxson Tolkien

Jaxxson Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Carl Dudley

American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1910)

J. R. R. Tolkien

English novelist, short story writer, poet, and philologist (b. 1892)

John R R Tolkien

British story writer hobbitt dies from ulcer at 81

J R R Tolkien

British writer (born in 1892)

Carl Dudley

American screenwriter and producer (d. 1973).

1971

Robert Mensah
Ghanaian football goalkeeper (born 1939).

1970

Camp Buchanan
Pioneering meteorologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of atmospheric dynamics.
Allan Walker
Actor/writer (red buttons show), dead at 64
Cornelis L "Kees" van Baaren
Dutch composer (hollow men), died at 63

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Ho Chi Minh
Leader of the Vietnamese independence movement against French colonial rule.
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnamese politician, 1st president of vietnam (b. 1890)
Harry Williams Millard
At 41, a producer dies from cancer

1968

Ernest Claes
Belgium -- author (the white), dies at the age of 82

1966

Nedrick Young
American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 1948 Olympics.

1965

Johannes Bobrowski
German essayist, lyricist, writer, adaptor, and narrative writer (b. 1917)

1964

Alvin York
Decorated World War I hero who received the Medal of Honor.
Alvin C. York
American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1887)
Glenn Albert Black
American archaeologist and scholar (b. 1900)
Glenn Albert Black
American archaeologist (born in 1900)
Samuel Joseph Hirschman
13th president of portugal (born in 1894)

Morris Ankrum

Actor (kronos, earth vs. flying saucers), died at 67

Francisco H Craveiro Lopes

Portuguese general / president (1951-1958), dies at age 70

1962

William Wilkerson
American nightclub owner and founder of hollywood reporter, flamingo hotel, and hollywood reporter (born 1890).

1961

Greet Koeman
Dutch singer, dies at 54

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1957

William A Craigie
Scottish lexicographer dies at the age of 90

1955

Rudolf Kattnigg
Composer dies at the age of 60

1954

Franz Leopold Neumann
German lawyer and political scientist (b. 1900)

1953

Charitie Houghton
Prolific writer of novels and short stories.
Jonathan M. Wainwright
American general, medal of honor recipient (b. 1883)
Hendrik Offerhaus
Dutch rower (d. 1953).
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright IV
U.s. general (born 1883)

1951

Mosella Loretta
Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar classification.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1948

Sylvanus Morley
American archaeologist, scholar (d. 1948).

1945

Mason Phelps
American golfer (d. 1945).

1944

Bella Rosenfeld
Russian-born american wife to marc chagall, subject of many of his paintings (born in 1895).
George W Norris
Us senator (lame duck-amendement)

1943

Adah Belle Samuels Thoms
Adah Belle Samuels Thoms was an American suffragist and politician.
Marsden Hartley
Marsden Hartley was an American modernist painter, poet, and essayist.

1942

Tom Williams (Irish republican)
Executed irish republican (d. 1942)
James Juvenal
American rower (b. 1874)
Tom Williams
Irish republican (born in 1924)

1941

Lloyd Seay
American stock car driver (born 1919).

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1937

Pierre de Coubertin
The international olympic committee was founded by a french historian and educator (d. 1937).
Esther de Farmer-of Rich
Actress (kniertje - on hope of blessing

1935

Seville Chapman
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

1934

James Allan
Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (glasvegas).
Alcide Nunez
American clarinet player (original dixieland jass band, louisiana five) (d. 1934).
Russ Columbo
American actor, singer, and violinist (born in 1908)
James Allan
New zealand rugby union player (born in 1860).
Ruggiero de Rudolpho "Russ" Columbo
26. death of us singer/violist

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1927

Umegatani Tōtarō II
Japanese sumo wrestler, the 20th yokozuna (b. 1878)
Umegatani Totaro II
The 20th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1878).

1925

Johanna van Gogh-Bonger
Dutch art dealer and sister-in-law of Vincent van Gogh.

1922

Hendry Lawson
Australian writer known for his bush ballads and short stories.
Henry Lawson
Australian poet and author (b. 1867)

1921

Austin Dobson
Austin Dobson was an English poet and essayist known for his light, humorous verse.
Henry Austin Dobson
English poet and critic (b. 1840)
Anthony Francis
American oil pioneer lucas croatian-born (born 1855).
Henry Austin Dobson
English poet (born 1840).

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

John Forrest
Australian politician, 1st premier of western australia (b. 1847)

1915

August Stramm
At 41, writer dies

1910

Luxe Rousseau
A self-taught French painter who is considered a pioneer of the Naïve or Primitive style of art.
Magie Rousseau
Magie Rousseau was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for her vibrant, colorful paintings of rural landscapes.
Henri Rousseau
French painter, most well-known for his dreamlike clarity and innate sense of design. his jungle scenes are his most famous work. after copying images from the louvre, he moved into his natural spontaneity and was first displayed in 1886. his works included "the sleeping gypsy", and "the jungle". he wrote poetry and music. his art was only appreciated at the …
Henri "le Douanier" Rousseau
French ambassador / painter