Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1992

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1992. 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 Barbara McClintock

  Pioneering geneticist who revolutionized understanding of genetic inheritance through her groundbreaking work on mobile genetic elements, earning her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

• Sept. 4 John van Dreelen [Jacques T van Drielen Gimberg]

  Actor (topaz)

• Sept. 5 Fritz Leiber

  Renowned American science fiction and fantasy author, known for his influential works in speculative fiction and pioneering contributions to the genre.

• Sept. 5 Billy Herman

  Legendary baseball player who played as a 2nd baseman for the Dodgers and Cubs, later becoming a manager.

• Sept. 6 Henry Ephron

  American playwright, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1912)

• Sept. 7 Indra Kamadjojo [Broekveld]

  Indon / dutch dancer (stille kracht)

• Sept. 11 Paul Storken

  Dutch priest (away backing)

• Sept. 12 Anthony Perkins

  Iconic American actor best known for his haunting portrayal of Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's psychological thriller 'Psycho', which became a landmark performance in cinema history.

• Sept. 12 Ruth Nelson

  American actress

• Sept. 14 Paul Martin Sr.

  Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 12th Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

• Sept. 14 Paul Joseph James Martin

  Canadian politician (born 1903)

• Sept. 16 Millicent Fenwick

  Millicent Fenwick was a prominent American politician and journalist who served as a Republican representative from New Jersey from 1975 to 1982. She was known for her progressive views and was famously depicted in the Doonesbury comic strip.

• Sept. 16 Lee Tully

  Entertainer

• Sept. 17 Roger Wagner

  Roger Wagner was a prominent French-American composer, conductor, and music educator known for his significant contributions to choral music. He established the Roger Wagner Chorale and was a respected figure in the musical landscape of the mid-20th century. His work as a church choir director and professional musician made him an influential figure in American classical music.

• Sept. 17 William A Swanberg

  Biographer (henry luce, pulitzer 1973), dies at 84

• Sept. 18 Mohammad Hidayatullah

  Prominent Indian jurist who served as the 11th Chief Justice of India and the 6th Vice President of India, playing a significant role in the country's legal and political landscape.

• Sept. 19 Jacques Pic

  Renowned French chef who ran the legendary three-Michelin-starred restaurant Maison Pic in Valence, France. He was part of a culinary dynasty, with both his father and son being notable chefs, and his daughter Anne-Sophie Pic continuing the family's gastronomic legacy.

• Sept. 21 Tarachand Barjatya

  Indian film producer, founded rajshri productions (b. 1914)

• Sept. 23 Glendon Swarthout

  Acclaimed American novelist renowned for his Western genre literature, with several of his works adapted into successful films.

• Sept. 23 Bernice Gera

  1. first female basball ump (1969 ny penn league) dies at 61

• Sept. 23 James Van Fleet

  American diplomat and general (d. 1992).

• Sept. 25 Ivan Vdović

  Serbian musician (b. 1961)

• Sept. 26 Ralph Manheim

  Translator (mein kampf), dies at 85

• Sept. 27 Zhang Leping

  Chinese comic artist (b. 1910)

• Sept. 27 Ray Gill

  Actor (prelude to a kiss), who dies from aids at 42

• Sept. 29 Don West

  American writer, poet, educator, and civil rights activist who dedicated his life to social justice and labor movements.

• Sept. 29 Jean Aurenche

  Jean Aurenche was a notable French screenwriter who significantly contributed to French cinema from the 1930s to 1960s. He was renowned for his collaborative work with Pierre Bost, creating screenplays for numerous important French films, particularly those directed by Claude Autant-Lara. His expertise in dialogue and script writing made him a respected figure in the French film industry.

• Sept. 29 William H. Sebrell Jr.

  American nutritionist, 7th director of the national institutes of health (b. 1901)