Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2010. 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 Wakanohana Kanji I

  Prominent Japanese sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of 45th yokozuna, representing the highest level of achievement in sumo wrestling.

• Sept. 3 Robert Schimmel

  Stand-up comedian known for his edgy and personal comedy style. He performed extensively in comedy clubs and on television, often using his personal life experiences as material.

• Sept. 3 Noah Howard

  American jazz musician (born 1943).

• Sept. 5 Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo

  Belgian-Dutch poet and painter, a significant figure in the post-war European art scene.

• Sept. 5 Hedley Beare

  Australian author and academic (b. 1932)

• Sept. 7 John Kluge

  John Kluge was a prominent American businessman and media mogul, known for building a massive media empire and being one of the wealthiest Americans of his time.

• Sept. 7 Glenn Shadix

  American character actor known for distinctive roles in Tim Burton films like Beetlejuice and Heathers.

• Sept. 11 Kevin McCarthy

  Renowned American actor famous for his iconic role in the sci-fi classic 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Death of a Salesman'.

• Sept. 11 Harold Gould

  Renowned American character actor known for roles in TV shows like 'Rhoda' and 'The Golden Girls', with a career spanning several decades in film and television.

• Sept. 12 Claude Chabrol

  Claude Chabrol was a prominent French New Wave film director, known for his psychological thrillers and significant contributions to French cinema. He directed over 50 films and was a key figure in the French film movement of the 1960s.

• Sept. 12 Giulio Zignoli

  Italian footballer (born 1946).

• Sept. 15 Arrow

  A pioneering computer graphics expert and co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, who significantly contributed to the digital animation revolution.

• Sept. 16 George N. Parks

  American educator and bandleader (b. 1953)

• Sept. 20 Leonard Skinner

  American high school gym teacher, named after lynyrd skynyrd (born in 1933).

• Sept. 22 Eddie Fisher

  Renowned American crooner of the 1950s who was a major pop music star, known for hit songs like 'Oh! My Papa' and experiencing significant career fluctuations due to personal controversies and substance issues.

• Sept. 22 Vyacheslav Tsaryov

  Russian footballer (b. 1971)

• Sept. 23 Teresa Lewis

  American woman executed in 2010 for her role in a double murder in Virginia, becoming the first woman executed in the state in nearly a century.

• Sept. 23 Malcolm Douglas

  Australian hunter and television host (b. 1941)

• Sept. 24 Gennady Yanayev

  Russian engineer and politician, vice president of the soviet union (b. 1937)

• Sept. 26 Gloria Stuart

  Renowned actress famous for her role in Titanic and a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild, who lived an extraordinary 100-year life in Hollywood.

• Sept. 26 Terry Newton

  English rugby player (b. 1978)

• Sept. 27 George Blanda

  Legendary American football quarterback and kicker who played in the NFL for 26 seasons, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was known for his exceptional longevity and versatility on the field.

• Sept. 27 Balaji Sadasivan

  Balaji Sadasivan was a prominent Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician who served as a minister of foreign affairs. He made significant contributions to Singapore's healthcare and political landscape before his death in 2010.

• Sept. 28 Arthur Penn

  Influential American film director who revolutionized cinema with groundbreaking films like 'Bonnie and Clyde' and 'The Miracle Worker'.

• Sept. 28 Kurt Albert

  German mountaineer and photographer (b. 1954)

• Sept. 29 Tony Curtis

  Iconic Hollywood actor known for his versatile roles in classic films like 'Some Like It Hot' and 'The Defiant Ones'. He was a major star of the 1950s and 1960s, transitioning from heartthrob to serious dramatic actor.

• Sept. 29 Greg Giraldo

  Greg Giraldo was a prominent American stand-up comedian, lawyer, and television personality known for his sharp wit and appearances on Comedy Central roasts. He was a highly respected figure in comedy before his untimely death in 2010.

• Sept. 30 Stephen J. Cannell

  American screenwriter and producer (b. 1941)