Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2002

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2002. 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. 3 W. Clement Stone

  American businessman, philanthropist, and author (b. 1902)

• Sept. 4 Vlado Perlemuter

  Renowned Lithuanian-French classical pianist and music educator who was particularly known for his interpretations of Chopin and Ravel.

• Sept. 5 David Todd Wilkinson

  American cosmologist and astronomer (b. 1935)

• Sept. 7 Katrin Cartlidge

  British actress renowned for her powerful performances in independent films, particularly her critically acclaimed role in Lars von Trier's 'Breaking the Waves'.

• Sept. 11 Kim Hunter

  Acclaimed American actress known for her Oscar-winning role in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and her significant contribution to theater and film. She was a victim of Hollywood's blacklisting during the Red Scare, which temporarily derailed her career.

• Sept. 11 Johnny Unitas

  Legendary NFL quarterback for the Baltimore Colts, known as 'Johnny U', who revolutionized the passing game and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in football history. He led the Colts to three NFL championships and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Sept. 11 David Wisniewski

  English-American author and illustrator known for his unique paper-cut illustration style and children's books.

• Sept. 14 LaWanda Page

  American actress (b. 1920)

• Sept. 16 James Gregory

  James Gregory was an American actor known for his roles in popular TV series "My Favorite Martian" and "Barney Miller," born in the Bronx, New York.

• Sept. 18 Margita Stefanović

  Serbian keyboard player and member of the influential rock band Ekatarina Velika, known for her significant contribution to the Yugoslav rock scene during the 1980s and early 1990s.

• Sept. 18 Bob Hayes

  Legendary American athlete who excelled in both football and track, winning Olympic gold medals and playing for the Dallas Cowboys. He was inducted into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1976.

• Sept. 18 Mauro Ramos

  Mauro Ramos was a prominent Brazilian footballer who played as a defender and later became a football manager. He was an important figure in Brazilian football during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 20 Sergei Bodrov

  Russian-American filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films. Worked across multiple genres and was respected in international cinema. Tragically died in an avalanche while location scouting.

• Sept. 21 Angelo Buono

  Angelo Buono was a notorious serial killer known as the 'Hillside Strangler' who, along with his cousin Kenneth Bianchi, murdered ten women in the Los Angeles area between 1977 and 1978. He was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment, dying in prison in 2002.

• Sept. 21 Robert L Forward

  American writer and physicist (born 1932).

• Sept. 22 Jan de Hartog

  Author and playwright from the netherlands (d. 2002).

• Sept. 23 Vernon Corea

  Sri lankan broadcaster (born 1927)

• Sept. 24 Mike Webster

  Legendary NFL center who played primarily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, considered one of the greatest centers in NFL history and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Sept. 24 Youssouf Togoïmi

  Chadian politician (b. 1953)

• Sept. 26 Nils Bohlin

  Swedish engineer, invented three-point safety belt (b. 1920)

• Sept. 28 Patsy Mink

  Pioneering congresswoman who was a key architect of Title IX, breaking significant barriers for women and minorities in American politics by becoming the first woman of color elected to the United States Congress.

• Sept. 28 Hartland Molson

  Canadian businessman, politician, and sports executive from a prominent Montreal family known for the Molson brewery and significant contributions to Canadian public life.

• Sept. 29 Edmund Trebus

  English compulsive hoarder (born 1918)

• Sept. 30 Goran Kropp

  Legendary Swedish mountaineer renowned for climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1996, demonstrating extraordinary physical and mental endurance.

• Sept. 30 Hans-Peter Tschudi

  Swiss politician and lawyer, 63rd president of swiss confederation (d.2002).