Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1984

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1984. 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 Madeleine de Bourbon-Busset

  Duchess of parma (b. 1898)

• Sept. 1 Howland Chamberlin

  Actor (force of evil pickup), dies in 73

• Sept. 3 Arthur Schwartz

  Producer (inside usa with chevrolet), is killed at 83

• Sept. 5 Jane Roberts

  Influential American mystic and author known for her 'Seth' books, where she claimed to channel a spiritual entity and produced extensive metaphysical writings.

• Sept. 5 Adam Malik

  Indonesian politician and diplomat, 3rd vice president of indonesia (b. 1917)

• Sept. 6 Ernest Tubb

  Legendary country music singer-songwriter known as the 'Texas Troubadour', who significantly influenced the development of honky-tonk music.

• Sept. 6 E J Andre

  Actor eugene bullock–dallas dies at 74

• Sept. 7 Joe Cronin

  Joe Cronin was a prominent Major League Baseball player and manager who played primarily as a shortstop for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956 and later served as president of the American League from 1959 to 1973.

• Sept. 7 Josyf Slipyj

  Ukrainian cardinal (b. 1892)

• Sept. 8 Rene Bernier

  Composer dies at 79

• Sept. 9 Yilmaz Gueney

  Director (yol arkadas, baba and agit), dies in 47

• Sept. 11 Jerry Voorhis

  American politician (b. 1901)

• Sept. 11 Hilding Hallnas

  Composer dies at 81

• Sept. 14 Janet Gaynor

  Pioneering Hollywood actress who won the first Academy Award for Best Actress and starred in landmark films like 'A Star is Born'. She successfully transitioned to contemporary art in her later years.

• Sept. 16 Richard Brautigan

  Influential American postmodern novelist and poet known for his experimental writing style. His most famous work, 'Trout Fishing in America', became a counterculture classic of the 1960s.

• Sept. 16 Louis Réard

  French engineer and fashion designer, created the bikini (b. 1897)

• Sept. 17 Richard Basehart

  Richard Basehart was a versatile American actor known for his significant roles in film and television, including the classic 'Moby Dick' and the sci-fi series 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea'. He won the New York Drama Critics Award for his performance in 'The Hasty Heart' and appeared in over 30 films throughout his distinguished career.

• Sept. 19 June Preisser

  At 61, a car accident kills a dancer/actress (babes in arms).

• Sept. 20 Steve Goodman

  Steve Goodman was a Grammy Award-winning folk singer-songwriter from Chicago, known for his influential music and storytelling through songs. He was a significant figure in the Chicago folk music scene during the 1970s and early 1980s.

• Sept. 24 Neil Hamilton

  American actor (b. 1899)

• Sept. 25 Walter Pidgeon

  Canadian-american actor and singer (d.1984)

• Sept. 25 Walter Pidgeon of New Brunswick

  Canada, actor (mgm, mrs miniver, madame currie), dies at 87 years old after suffering a series strokes (born 1897).

• Sept. 26 John Facenda

  American sportscaster (b. 1913)

• Sept. 27 Chronis Exarhakos

  Greek actor (b. 1932)

• Sept. 28 Cihad Baban

  Turkish journalist, author, and politician (b. 1911)

• Sept. 29 Marnix Gijsen [Jan-Al Goris]

  Writer (lament for agnes), died at 85

• Sept. 30 Ellsworth Bunker

  American diplomat who served as Ambassador to South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.