Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1960

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1960. 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 Joseph Lamb
American composer and pianist (d. 1960).
Sept. 4 Alfred E Green
Director of copacabana, dies at 71 after a long battle
Sept. 6 Jimmy Savo
Comedy star (through the crystal ball) dies at 65.
Sept. 7 Wilhelm Pieck
German carpenter and politician, president of east germany (b. 1873)
Sept. 9 Jussi Björling
Renowned Swedish operatic tenor considered one of the greatest classical singers of the 20th century, famous for his exceptional vocal range and pure tone.
Sept. 9 Armas Toivo Valdemar Maasalo
Composer dies at 75
Sept. 10 Fjodor I Panfjorov
Russian author (volga – matushka-reka), dies at 63
Sept. 13 Leó Weiner
Hungarian composer and educator (b. 1885)
Sept. 14 M. Karagatsis
Greek author, playwright, and critic (b. 1908)
Sept. 17 Jose Sancho Marraco
Composer dies at 81
Sept. 20 Lee Duncan
At 67, rin tin tin, owner/trainer, dies from a heart attack
Sept. 20 Michel Brusselmans
Composer dies at 74
Sept. 22 Melanie Klein
Renowned psychoanalyst known for her work on child psychology.
Sept. 23 Kathlyn Williams
Actress (single woman) dies at 72 from a heart attack
Sept. 24 Matyas Seiber
Komponist, who dies at 55
Sept. 25 Emily Post
American writer. first published july 1922. emily post was the authority on good behavior. her guidebook on manners became a bestseller with more than a million copies.
Sept. 27 Sylvia Pankhurst
English feminist / daughter emmeline, who dies at 78
Sept. 29 John Baillie
Scottish theologian (b. 1886)
Sept. 29 John Goodwin
British soldier and medical practitioner, 14th governor of queensland (b. 1871)
Sept. 30 Harry St John Philby [sheik Abdullah]
British explorer