Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1994

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1994. 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 Roy Castle
Beloved British entertainer known for his versatile talents in acting, singing, dancing, and television hosting. He created the popular series 'Record Breakers' and was admired for his friendly personality and sense of humor.
Sept. 3 Major Lance
Major Lance was a prominent American soul and R&B singer known for hits like 'The Monkey Time' and 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um'.
Sept. 5 John Newman
Australian politician (b. 1946)
Sept. 6 Nicky Hopkins
Renowned session pianist who played with numerous legendary rock bands including The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jeff Beck. He was a highly respected musician in the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.
Sept. 6 Duccio Tessari
Italian film director and set designer who was a key figure in the Spaghetti Western genre, notably designing sets for Sergio Leone's 'A Fistful of Dollars'.
Sept. 7 Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan was a prominent American actor, leading man, and opera singer who starred in notable films like 'The Great Ziegfeld' and 'Kitty Foyle'. He was also a television pioneer, creating the series '21 Beacon Street' in 1958.
Sept. 7 Terence Young
British film director known for directing several James Bond films, including 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia with Love'.
Sept. 7 James Clavell
Acclaimed Australian-American novelist and screenwriter famous for epic historical novels set in Asia, including 'Shogun', which became a massive television and literary success.
Sept. 7 Eric Crozier
English director and playwright (b. 1914)
Sept. 11 Jessica Tandy
Acclaimed British-American actress who won an Oscar at 80 for 'Driving Miss Daisy' and was a Broadway star. She and her husband Hume Cronyn were legendary theater and film performers who received a joint lifetime achievement Tony Award in 1993.
Sept. 12 Tom Ewell
Renowned American actor and comedian best known for his roles in classic films like 'The Seven Year Itch' alongside Marilyn Monroe. He was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s.
Sept. 12 Boris Yegorov
Soviet cosmonaut and physician who became the first medical doctor to travel into space aboard the Voskhod 1 mission in 1964.
Sept. 14 Marika Krevata
Greek actress (born 1910).
Sept. 16 Alain Bernardin
Pioneering French entrepreneur who founded the legendary Crazy Horse Saloon, a famous Parisian strip-tease venue that became an iconic nightlife institution.
Sept. 17 Karl Popper
Karl Popper was a renowned philosopher of science who revolutionized scientific methodology through his concept of falsificationism. He was a prominent professor at the London School of Economics and was knighted in 1965 for his significant contributions to philosophy and scientific thinking. His work critically challenged traditional inductivist approaches and became foundational in understanding scientific knowledge.
Sept. 18 Vitas Gerulaitis
Professional tennis player known for his charismatic style and success in the 1970s and early 1980s. He was a top-ranked player and part of the famous 'Super Brats' tennis generation. Tragically died young from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Sept. 18 Franco Moschino
Iconic Italian fashion designer known for avant-garde and rebellious designs that challenged traditional fashion norms. He was a prominent figure in 1980s and 1990s fashion, creating playful and provocative clothing that blended humor with high-end style. Moschino tragically died young at 44 from cardiac complications.
Sept. 20 Jule Styne
Renowned American songwriter and composer who won an Academy Award in 1954 and a Tony Award in 1968. He was a significant figure in Broadway and Hollywood musical composition.
Sept. 22 Leonard Feather
Influential jazz critic, pianist, composer, and producer who significantly shaped jazz journalism and music criticism in the 20th century.
Sept. 23 Robert Bloch
Robert Bloch was an influential American horror and science fiction writer best known for his novel 'Psycho', which Alfred Hitchcock adapted into a landmark psychological thriller. He was a prolific author who contributed significantly to pulp magazines and wrote screenplays, becoming a pivotal figure in 20th-century genre fiction.
Sept. 23 Madeleine Renaud
Renowned French actress and theatre director who was a pivotal figure in 20th-century French performing arts. She was married to Jean-Louis Barrault, forming a legendary theatrical partnership that significantly influenced French theatre. Her career spanned stage and film, with notable works including 'Jean de la Lune' and 'Maria Chapdelaine'.
Sept. 28 Harry Saltzman
Prominent Canadian-French film producer known for his significant role in the James Bond film franchise, co-producing early Bond films with Albert R. Broccoli.
Sept. 28 Urmas Alender
Estonian rock musician who was a prominent member of the bands Propeller and Ruja, known for his significant contribution to Estonian music during the late Soviet period.
Sept. 28 José Francisco Ruiz Massieu
Mexican lawyer and politician, 6th governor of guerrero (b. 1946)
Sept. 29 Cheb Hasni
Cheb Hasni was an influential Algerian Raï singer tragically murdered at the age of 26, known for his emotional and controversial music.
Sept. 30 Lina Basquette
Actress (night for crime, hard hombre), is killed at 87
Sept. 30 André Michel Lwoff
MED - French microbiologist and virologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902)
Sept. 30 André Lwoff
Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic control of enzyme and virus synthesis
Sept. 30 Roberto Viola
Argentinian military general who served as the 44th President of Argentina during a turbulent period in the country's political history.