Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1980. 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 William Douglas Denny

  Composer dies at age 70

• Sept. 3 Fabian von Schlabendorff

  German resistance fighter/jude, dies at 73

• Sept. 4 Wolfgang Gentner

  German nuclear physicist dies at 74

• Sept. 5 Barbara Loden

  Actress (ernie kovacs show), dies at 48

• Sept. 8 Willard Libby

  Renowned American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the carbon-14 dating method, revolutionizing archaeological and geological research.

• Sept. 9 John Howard Griffin

  American journalist and author (b. 1920)

• Sept. 11 Jose Antonio Calcano

  Composer dies at age 80

• Sept. 12 Lillian Randolph

  Actress (roots amos n andy), passes away at 65

• Sept. 15 Bill Evans

  Legendary jazz pianist known for his innovative and lyrical approach to improvisation, particularly in modal jazz and cool jazz styles. He significantly influenced the development of jazz piano in the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 16 Jean Piaget

  Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his work in child development.

• Sept. 17 Anastasio Somoza Debayle

  President of nicaragua (born in 1925).

• Sept. 18 Katherine Anne Porter

  American author known for her short stories and novel Ship of Fools.

• Sept. 18 K A Porter

  Writer dies at the age of 90

• Sept. 20 Sanpei Hayashiya

  Japanese comedian (born in 1925)

• Sept. 21 Ernest White

  Composer dies at age 80

• Sept. 22 Avice Landone

  British actress who appeared in various films and television shows during the mid-20th century, contributing to the entertainment industry of her time.

• Sept. 24 Theodor Luts

  Estonian-brazilian director, producer, and cinematographer (b. 1896)

• Sept. 25 John Bonham

  Legendary drummer of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, known for his powerful and innovative drumming style. He tragically died at age 32 from an alcohol overdose, leaving an indelible mark on rock music history.

• Sept. 25 Lewis Milestone

  Russian-american director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1895)

• Sept. 25 Marie Under

  Estonian poet and author (d. 1980).

• Sept. 29 Harold Alexander Abramson

  American physician (b. 1889)