Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1996

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1996. 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 Otto Luening

  German-American composer and conductor who significantly influenced 20th-century classical and electronic music through innovative compositions.

• Sept. 2 Paddy Clift

  Zimbabwean cricketer (born 1953)

• Sept. 3 Julian Amery

  Julian Amery was a prominent British Conservative Party politician who served in Parliament for 39 years, becoming a life peer after retirement and playing a significant role in the Conservative Monday Club.

• Sept. 3 Emily Kame Kngwarreye

  Australian painter (b. 1910)

• Sept. 4 Joan Clarke

  Brilliant cryptanalyst who played a crucial role at Bletchley Park during World War II, working alongside Alan Turing to break the Enigma code.

• Sept. 4 Rose Ouellette

  Canadian actress and manager (b. 1903)

• Sept. 5 Leonard Katzman

  Television producer known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry, working on notable TV series during his career.

• Sept. 7 Bibi Besch

  Bibi Besch was an Austrian-American actress best known for her roles in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and other film and television productions.

• Sept. 9 Bill Monroe

  Known as the 'Father of Bluegrass Music', Bill Monroe was a pioneering country and bluegrass musician who significantly influenced American folk and country music. He wrote the legendary song 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' and was a key figure in developing the distinctive bluegrass sound. Monroe was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bluegrass Music Hall of …

• Sept. 10 Joanne Dru

  American actress known for her roles in Western and film noir movies during the 1940s and 1950s, including 'Red River' and 'All the King's Men'.

• Sept. 10 Hans List

  Austrian scientist and businessman, avl engineering company was founded (d. 1996)

• Sept. 11 Peter Phillips

  British royal family member, first son of Princess Anne and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, ninth in line of succession.

• Sept. 12 Ernesto Geisel

  Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the 29th President of Brazil from 1974 to 1979, playing a crucial role in the country's political transition.

• Sept. 13 Tupac Shakur

  American actor and rapper of black origin, 2pac is also known as makaveli.

• Sept. 13 Jane Baxter

  Actress (we live again blossom time), is killed at 87

• Sept. 14 Juliet Prowse

  Renowned South African-born American actress and dancer who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century, known for her dynamic performances and versatile entertainment career.

• Sept. 16 McGeorge Bundy

  Prominent American foreign policy advisor who served as National Security Advisor under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, significantly influencing Cold War strategy and decision-making.

• Sept. 17 Spiro Agnew

  American politician who served as Vice President under Richard Nixon, becoming infamous for resigning due to financial misconduct and corruption charges in 1973, marking the first vice-presidential resignation in U.S. history.

• Sept. 20 Paul Erdős

  Legendary Hungarian mathematician known for his prolific collaborative work in combinatorics and graph theory. He was famous for his nomadic lifestyle and dedication to mathematical research.

• Sept. 20 Paul Weston

  Renowned orchestra leader and musical arranger known for leading the Jim Nabors Hour orchestra and contributing significantly to mid-20th century American popular music.

• Sept. 20 Max Manus

  Norwegian resistance fighter and saboteur during World War II, known for his courageous actions against Nazi occupation. He was a key figure in the Norwegian resistance movement, conducting daring sabotage missions against German ships.

• Sept. 22 Dorothy Lamour

  Dorothy Lamour was a famous Hollywood actress known for her exotic beauty and comedic roles in the popular 'Road to...' film series with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. She popularized the sarong in cinema and began her career as a nightclub singer in New York before becoming a prominent film star.

• Sept. 24 Mark Frankel

  British actor who tragically died at a young age of 34, known for roles in television series like 'Solitaire'.

• Sept. 24 Zeki Müren

  Zeki Müren was a legendary Turkish classical music singer, actor, and cultural icon who significantly influenced Turkish art music and entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 26 Geoffrey Wilkinson

  Eminent English chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, recognized for his groundbreaking research and significant contributions to academic science.

• Sept. 26 Nicu Ceaușescu

  Romanian politician (b. 1951)

• Sept. 27 Mohammad Najibullah

  Afghan physician and politician, seventh president of afghanistan (b. 1947)

• Sept. 28 Bob Gibson

  Legendary Saint Louis Cardinals pitcher who dominated baseball in the late 1960s, winning the Cy Young Award and National League MVP in 1968.

• Sept. 29 Shusaku Endo

  Shusaku Endo was a renowned Japanese novelist who masterfully explored the complex interactions between Eastern and Western cultures, particularly in his critically acclaimed novel 'Silence'.