Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1987. 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 Brian Clay

  Australian rugby league player (b. 1935)

• Sept. 3 Morton Feldman

  Morton Feldman was a pioneering American avant-garde composer who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music through his innovative and minimalist compositional techniques.

• Sept. 3 Viktor P Nekrasov

  Ukraine author (soldiers), died at 76

• Sept. 6 Quinn Martin

  Legendary American television producer who revolutionized TV drama series in the 1960s and 1970s, creating iconic shows that defined a generation.

• Sept. 9 Gerrit John Heijn

  Senior executive (ahold), kidnapped/murder

• Sept. 11 Lorne Greene

  Lorne Greene was a prominent Canadian actor best known for his iconic role as Ben Cartwright in the long-running Western television series Bonanza, which aired from 1959 to 1973. He was also a respected radio broadcaster and narrator, earning the nickname 'The Voice of Canada' during World War II.

• Sept. 11 Peter Tosh

  Peter Tosh was a legendary Jamaican reggae musician, founding member of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley, and a prominent advocate for social justice and marijuana legalization through his music.

• Sept. 11 Mahadevi Varma

  Prominent Indian poet, writer, and social activist who significantly contributed to Hindi literature and women's rights during the 20th century.

• Sept. 12 John Qualen

  Canadian-american actor, singer (d. 1987).

• Sept. 13 Mervyn Leroy

  Prominent Hollywood film director, producer, and screenwriter known for classic films like 'Quo Vadis' and 'Mister Roberts'. He was a key figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood and worked with many major studios.

• Sept. 15 Bob Tadema Sporry

  Author dies at 75

• Sept. 16 Christopher Soames

  Prominent British diplomat and politician who served as Governor of Southern Rhodesia and held several significant diplomatic positions during the mid-20th century. He was known for his roles in British foreign service and colonial administration.

• Sept. 18 Américo Tomás

  Portuguese admiral and politician, 14th president of portugal (b. 1894)

• Sept. 19 Einar Gerhardsen

  Norwegian politician from the labour party. he served as prime minister during three periods: 1945aeur”1951, 1955aeur”1963, and 1963aeur”1965.

• Sept. 20 Michael Stewart

  American playwright (born in 1924)

• Sept. 21 Jaco Pastorius

  Revolutionary jazz bassist considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Founding member of Weather Report and renowned for his innovative bass playing.

• Sept. 21 Ruth Attaway

  Actress (porgy and bess, conrack. being there).

• Sept. 22 Dan Rowan

  American actor, comedian, and producer (b. 1922)

• Sept. 22 John F "Jaco" Pastorius

  At 35, a rock guitarist (weather report) dies

• Sept. 22 Louis Philip Kentner

  Composer dies at 82

• Sept. 23 Bob Fosse

  Bob Fosse was a legendary American choreographer, dancer, and film director who revolutionized Broadway and Hollywood dance. He is the only artist to win an Emmy, Tony, and Oscar in the same year, showcasing his extraordinary multidisciplinary talent. His innovative choreographic style profoundly influenced 20th-century performing arts.

• Sept. 23 O B McClinton

  At 47, a us country singer (man needs a woman) dies.

• Sept. 25 Mary Astor

  Renowned Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, Mary Astor was a prominent film star with a remarkable 45-year career spanning 109 films. She was particularly famous for her roles in classic movies like 'The Maltese Falcon'.

• Sept. 26 Ramang

  Indonesian footballer and manager (b. 1928)

• Sept. 28 Mehdi Hashemi

  Iranian aid to ayatollah khameni, shot for treason

• Sept. 29 Henry Ford II

  Prominent business leader who served as president of Ford Motor Company, playing a crucial role in modernizing and expanding the automotive giant during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 30 Alfred Bester

  Alfred Bester was a renowned American science fiction author and screenwriter, known for his influential works in the mid-20th century literary scene.