Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1938

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1938. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Sept. 3 Bart de Ligt

  At 77, anti-military theologist dies

• Sept. 4 Clifford Dempsey

  Actor (salute), died at 73

• Sept. 6 John Stuart Hindmarsh

  British racing driver and pilot known for his achievements in motorsports during the 1930s. He was a prominent figure in racing circles and tragically died young in 1938.

• Sept. 10 Charles Cruft

  Crufts dog show was founded by an english showman (d. 1938).

• Sept. 12 Prince Arthur

  Connaught (born 1883).

• Sept. 13 Samuel Alexander

  Australian-english philosopher and academic (d. 38)

• Sept. 15 Thomas Wolfe

  Thomas Wolfe was a prominent American novelist and playwright known for his autobiographical novels like 'Look Homeward, Angel' and 'You Can't Go Home Again'. He was a significant figure in early 20th-century American literature, celebrated for his expansive and poetic writing style. His works often explored themes of personal identity, family, and the American experience.

• Sept. 17 Bruno Jasieński

  Influential Polish poet and author associated with the futurist movement, known for his avant-garde literary works and political activism.

• Sept. 21 Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić

  Croatian poet and author (d. 1938).

• Sept. 25 Lev Zadov

  Ukrainian intelligence agent (b. 1893)

• Sept. 28 Charles Duryea

  Co-founder of the Duryea Motor Wagon Company, one of the first American automobile manufacturers.