Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1990. 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 Edwin O. Reischauer
Renowned Japanese-American scholar and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Japan from 1961 to 1966, significantly improving US-Japan relations during the Cold War era.
Sept. 2 Robert Holmes à Court
Prominent South African-Australian businessman and lawyer who was a significant figure in corporate Australia. He built a substantial business empire and was known for his strategic investments.
Sept. 4 Irene Dunne
American actress, winner of five oscars, dies from heart failure at the age of 91. she was born in 1898.
Sept. 4 Lawrence A. Cremin
Renowned American historian and author specializing in the history of education.
Sept. 4 Turan Dursun
Turkish scholar and author (b. 1934)
Sept. 5 Ivan Mihailov
Bulgarian politician (b. 1896)
Sept. 5 Hugh Foot
Baron caradon, english academic and diplomat (b. 1907)
Sept. 6 Tom Fogerty
Tom Fogerty was a renowned American musician, best known as the guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. He was a significant figure in the rock music scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Sept. 6 Len Hutton
Legendary English cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history, who significantly influenced the sport during his era.
Sept. 7 A J P Taylor
A.J.P. Taylor was a prominent English historian known for his influential works on 20th-century European history. He was a respected scholar and author of numerous significant historical books.
Sept. 7 Earle E. Partridge
American general and pilot (b. 1900)
Sept. 9 Samuel Doe
Liberian military leader who served as president of Liberia from 1980 to 1990, known for his violent coup and controversial rule that ended with his execution during a civil war.
Sept. 9 Nicola Abbagnano
Prominent Italian philosopher who significantly contributed to existentialist thought, following the philosophical traditions of Heidegger and Jaspers. He was a key intellectual figure in 20th-century Italian philosophy, known for his critical and analytical approach to existentialism.
Sept. 9 Doc Cramer
American baseball player (born in 1905)
Sept. 10 Samuel Kanyon Doe
Assassinated president of liberia (1980-1990).
Sept. 11 Myrna Mack
Guatemalan anthropologist and activist (b. 1949)
Sept. 12 Athene Seyler
Actress (make mine mink), is killed at 101
Sept. 15 Valentin Ignatyevich Filatyev
Russian cosmonaut dies at 60
Sept. 16 Steve Condos
Tap dancer dies at 71 from a heart attack
Sept. 16 Loretta Tupper
Radio/tv entertainer dies from cancer at 84
Sept. 19 Hermes Pan
Renowned Hollywood choreographer famous for his extensive collaboration with Fred Astaire, creating iconic dance sequences in numerous classic musicals during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Sept. 19 Werner Janssen
Us composer (new year's eve in ny), dies at 91
Sept. 24 Jay Currin
At 34, stuntman/actor (back to the beach and serial), dies
Sept. 25 Prafulla Chandra Sen
Indian accountant and politician, 3rd chief minister of west bengal (b. 1897)
Sept. 26 Alberto Moravia
Renowned Italian novelist and intellectual who explored complex human emotions and social dynamics through his provocative literary works. He was a significant figure in 20th-century Italian literature, known for his psychological depth and critical social commentary. His novel 'Two Women' became particularly famous and was adapted into a critically acclaimed film.
Sept. 26 Hiram Abas
Turkish intelligence officer (b. 1932)
Sept. 28 Larry O'Brien
American businessman and politician, 57th united states postmaster general (b. 1917)
Sept. 30 Patrick White
LIT - Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (d. 1990)