Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1999. 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 W. Richard Stevens

  Zambian computer scientist and author (b. 1951)

• Sept. 5 Allen Funt

  Famous television host and creator of 'Candid Camera', a groundbreaking hidden camera prank show that revolutionized television entertainment.

• Sept. 5 Alan Clark

  English historian and politician, minister for defence procurement (b. 1928)

• Sept. 5 Bryce Mackasey

  Canadian politician and businessman 20th canadian minister for labour (d. 1999).

• Sept. 6 René Lecavalier

  Canadian sportscaster (b. 1918)

• Sept. 6 Lagumot Harris

  Nauruan politician, 3rd president of nauru (b. 1938)

• Sept. 8 Moondog

  Avant-garde musician and composer known as Moondog, who was blind and became an iconic figure in New York City's street music scene.

• Sept. 9 Ruth Roman

  Ruth Roman was a prominent American actress known for her roles in film noir and dramatic movies during the 1940s and 1950s.

• Sept. 9 Catfish Hunter

  Catfish Hunter was a legendary Major League Baseball pitcher, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional performance with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees.

• Sept. 9 Arie de Vroet

  Dutch footballer and manager (b. 1918)

• Sept. 11 Belkis Ayón

  Cuban painter and lithographer (b. 1967)

• Sept. 11 Gonzalo Rodriguez

  Uruguayan auto racing driver (born 1972)

• Sept. 13 Benjamin Bloom

  American psychologist and academic (b. 1913)

• Sept. 14 Charles Crichton

  Renowned British film director and editor known for his significant contributions to British comedy, particularly with Ealing Studios. He directed classic films like 'A Fish Called Wanda' and was a respected figure in the film industry.

• Sept. 14 Giannos Kranidiotis

  Greek diplomat and politician (d. 1999).

• Sept. 17 Frankie Vaughan

  Prominent English pop singer and actor known for his charismatic performances in music and film during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Sept. 20 Raisa Gorbachyova

  Mikhail gorbachev's wife (born 1932).

• Sept. 22 George C. Scott

  George C. Scott was a renowned American actor, director, and producer famous for his powerful performances in iconic films like 'Patton' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. He famously declined the Best Actor Oscar for 'Patton', considering the awards ceremony a 'meat parade'.

• Sept. 25 Marion Zimmer Bradley

  Marion Zimmer Bradley was a pioneering American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for her groundbreaking novel 'The Mists of Avalon', which reimagined Arthurian legends from a feminist perspective.

• Sept. 26 Oseola McCarty

  American philanthropist (born in 1908)

• Sept. 26 Bernadette O'Farrell

  Irish actress (born in 1924)

• Sept. 28 Escott Reid

  Canadian academic and diplomat (b. 1905)

• Sept. 29 Edward William O'Rourke

  American bishop (b. 1917)

• Sept. 29 Jean-Louis Millette

  Canadian actor and writer (born in 1935).