Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1947

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1947. 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. 1 Frederick Burnham

  American scout and world-traveling adventurer.

• Sept. 6 Paul Guthnick

  German astronomer dies at 76

• Sept. 7 Warren Zevon

  Iconic American rock singer-songwriter known for his unique storytelling and hit song 'Werewolves of London'. A critically acclaimed musician with a cult following.

• Sept. 8 Victor Horta

  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.

• Sept. 12 Harry Rowe Shelley

  Composer dies at 89

• Sept. 20 Jantina Tammes

  Dutch biologist, geneticist, and academic (b. 1871)

• Sept. 20 Fiorello H. La Guardia

  American lawyer and politician, 99th mayor of new york city (b. 1882)

• Sept. 21 Harry Carey

  American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1878)

• Sept. 23 Nikola Petkov

  Leader of the bulgaria boer party, hanged

• Sept. 24 Andrew C. McLaughlin

  American historian and author (b. 1861)

• Sept. 26 Hugh Lofting

  Doctor dolittle, an english poet and author, was created in 1947.

• Sept. 28 William B

  Davidson

• Sept. 28 Francisco Santiago

  Composer dies at 58