Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1970

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1970. 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 François Mauriac

  LIT - French novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885)

• Sept. 2 Cornelis L "Kees" van Baaren

  Dutch composer (hollow men), died at 63

• Sept. 3 Vince Lombardi

  Iconic NFL coach who transformed the Green Bay Packers and became synonymous with excellence and leadership in American football.

• Sept. 3 Alan Wilson

  Influential blues musician known as 'Blind Owl', co-founder of Canned Heat and co-writer of their hit song 'On the Road Again'.

• Sept. 3 Vasil Gendov

  Bulgarian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1891)

• Sept. 3 Alan ''Blind Owl'' Wilson

  American singer and gutarist (canned heat), (born 1943).

• Sept. 4 James M Taylor

  At 39, usaf/astronaut dies

• Sept. 5 Jochen Rindt

  Legendary Austrian Formula One racing driver who became the sport's only posthumous World Champion after his fatal crash at Monza in 1970. He was a prominent figure in motorsports during the late 1960s, known for his exceptional driving skills.

• Sept. 7 Yitzhak Gruenbaum

  Polish-israeli journalist and politician, 1st internal affairs minister of israel (b. 1879)

• Sept. 8 Percy Spencer

  American engineer, invented the microwave oven (b. 1894)

• Sept. 11 Chester Morris

  Chester Morris was a prominent American actor known for his roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in the Boston Blackie detective film series.

• Sept. 14 Rudolph Carnap

  German mathematician and philosopher, died at 79

• Sept. 18 Jimi Hendrix

  Legendary rock guitarist and singer who revolutionized electric guitar playing and became an iconic symbol of 1960s counterculture. His innovative music and electrifying performances at Woodstock and in England transformed rock music forever. He tragically died at 27, leaving an indelible mark on music history.

• Sept. 20 Alexandros Othonaios

  Greek general and politician, 126h prime minister of greece (b. 1879)

• Sept. 21 Gijsbert Friedhoff

  Wibautstrat tax office architect

• Sept. 22 Alice Hamilton

  Pioneer in the field of occupational health.

• Sept. 23 Bourvil

  Iconic French comedian and actor who became a beloved national figure through his memorable performances in classic comedy films, particularly his legendary collaborations with Louis de Funès.

• Sept. 25 Erich Maria Remarque

  German novelist best known for his novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

• Sept. 25 Efim Golishev

  Composer dies at 73

• Sept. 28 Abdel Gamal Nasser

  Gamal Abdel Nasser was a pivotal Egyptian leader who transformed the Arab world through his revolutionary politics and pan-Arab nationalism. He led Egypt's 1952 revolution, nationalized the Suez Canal, and became a symbol of anti-colonial resistance in the Middle East.

• Sept. 28 John Dos Passos

  American novelist, poet, essayist, and playwright (b. 1896)

• Sept. 28 John Roderigo Dos Passos

  At 74, a us writer (manhattan transfer) dies.

• Sept. 28 Gamal Abdel Nasser

  Egyptian statesman (born 1918).

• Sept. 29 Edward Everett Horton

  Actor/narrator (bulwinkle show), dies at the age of 84

• Sept. 29 Gilbert Seldes

  American writer and cultural critic (b. 1893)

• Sept. 30 Patrick Aherne

  Actor (bwana dragon, botany bay), is killed at 69