Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2000

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2000. 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 Curt Siodmak

  Curt Siodmak was a pioneering German-American screenwriter and novelist who significantly influenced science fiction and horror literature, famously writing the screenplay for 'The Wolf Man' and numerous innovative sci-fi works.

• Sept. 3 Edward Anhalt

  American actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1914)

• Sept. 6 Abdul Haris Nasution

  Indonesian military (b. 1918)

• Sept. 7 Bruce Gyngell

  Australian-english broadcaster (b. 1929)

• Sept. 12 Stanley Turrentine

  Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his soulful hard bop style, Stanley Turrentine was a significant figure in the jazz scene from the 1950s to 2000. He recorded with Blue Note Records and collaborated with many jazz legends.

• Sept. 12 Konrad Kujau

  Notorious German forger famous for creating and selling fake Hitler diaries in the 1980s, which caused a major international scandal.

• Sept. 14 Beah Richards

  Prominent African American actress and playwright known for her powerful performances and contributions to theater and film.

• Sept. 15 Vincent Canby

  Vincent Canby was a renowned film and theater critic for The New York Times, known for his influential and insightful reviews that shaped cultural discourse in the late 20th century.

• Sept. 17 Georgiy Gongadze

  Georgiy Gongadze was a courageous Ukrainian journalist who was tragically murdered in 2000, becoming a symbol of press freedom and resistance against political oppression.

• Sept. 20 Gherman Titov

  Soviet cosmonaut who was the second human to orbit the Earth, making a historic spaceflight in 1961 aboard Vostok 2.

• Sept. 21 Jacques Flynn

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 35th canadian minister of justice (b. 1915)

• Sept. 21 Leonid Rogozov

  Russian physician and surgeon (b. 1934)

• Sept. 22 Rodney Anoa'i (Yokozuna)

  American professional wrestler (born 1966).

• Sept. 22 Saburo Sakai

  Japanese aviator, (born 1916)

• Sept. 23 Raoul Berger

  American attorney and law professor (b. 1901)

• Sept. 23 Carl Rowan

  American journalist and author (b. 1925)

• Sept. 26 Baden Powell

  Renowned Brazilian classical and jazz guitarist known for his innovative musical style and significant contributions to Brazilian music. He was a highly respected musician who blended traditional Brazilian rhythms with sophisticated jazz techniques.

• Sept. 26 Richard Mulligan

  Emmy Award-winning American actor known for his roles in television series like 'Empty Nest' and films such as 'S.O.B.' and 'Teachers'.

• Sept. 28 Pierre Trudeau

  Canadian politician, lawyer and 15th prime minister of canada since 1968. he married margaret, a 28-year-old woman, on march 4, 1971. they separated in 1976 and were divorced in 1983. they had three children together.