Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1973

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1973. 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. 2 J. R. R. Tolkien

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

• Sept. 5 Jack Fournier

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1889)

• Sept. 6 William H Harris

  Composer dies at the age of 90

• Sept. 7 Holling C. Holling

  American author and illustrator (b. 1900)

• Sept. 7 Lev Vladimirsky

  Kazakhstani-russian admiral (b. 1903)

• Sept. 7 Hans Lorbeer

  Writer dies at 72

• Sept. 10 Cornelia Meigs

  American author and playwright (b. 1884)

• Sept. 11 Salvador Allende

  Salvador Allende was a prominent Chilean politician who became the first democratically elected Marxist president in Latin America. He served as Chile's 29th president from 1970 until his death during the military coup on September 11, 1973. His tragic end symbolizes the political turmoil and struggle for social justice in 20th-century Latin America.

• Sept. 11 Neem Karoli Baba

  Indian philosopher and guru

• Sept. 16 Víctor Jara

  Iconic Chilean folk singer, songwriter, and political activist who was tragically murdered during the Pinochet military coup. He was a prominent voice of social justice and resistance through his music and theatre work.

• Sept. 19 Gram Parsons

  Influential American musician who pioneered the country rock genre, playing with legendary bands like The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. His innovative musical style significantly influenced rock and country music before his untimely death in 1973.

• Sept. 20 Jim Croce

  Iconic American folk rock singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Time in a Bottle' and 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown', who tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 30 at the peak of his musical career.

• Sept. 20 Glenn Strange

  Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74

• Sept. 20 Ben[jamin F] Webster

  Us tenor saxophonist

• Sept. 22 Paul van Zeeland

  Belgian lawyer, economist, and politician, 38th prime minister of belgium (b. 1893)

• Sept. 23 Pablo Neruda

  Pablo Neruda was a renowned Chilean poet, diplomat, and political activist who significantly influenced 20th-century Latin American literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971 for his extraordinary poetic works that blended political passion with lyrical beauty. His poetry often addressed themes of love, social justice, and the human experience.

• Sept. 24 Josué de Castro

  Brazilian physician, geographer, and activist renowned for his groundbreaking work on hunger and social issues in developing countries.

• Sept. 24 August Kippasto

  Estonian-australian poet and wrestler (d. 1973).

• Sept. 26 Anna Magnani

  Legendary Italian actress known for her powerful performances in neorealist cinema. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for 'The Rose Tattoo' and was a prominent figure in mid-20th century Italian film. Her passionate acting style made her an iconic performer of her era.

• Sept. 26 Ralph Earnhardt

  Prominent NASCAR driver and patriarch of the famous Earnhardt racing family, known for his racing skills and as the father of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt Sr.

• Sept. 26 Samuel Flagg Bemis

  American historian and author (b. 1891)

• Sept. 28 Mantan Moreland

  Watermelon man, a comedian, dies at 71

• Sept. 29 W H Auden

  W.H. Auden was a renowned Anglo-American poet and one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his landmark work 'The Age of Anxiety' and significantly shaped modern poetry through his intellectual and socially engaged verse.

• Sept. 30 Peter Pitseolak

  Inuit photographer and author (born in 1902)