Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2011. 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. 4 Lee Roy Selmon

  American football player (b. 1954)

• Sept. 6 Michael S. Hart

  Pioneering digital librarian who founded Project Gutenberg, revolutionizing free digital book access worldwide.

• Sept. 7 Pavol Demitra

  Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for teams like Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues. Tragically died in a plane crash in 2011.

• Sept. 7 Alexander Karpovtsev

  Professional Russian ice hockey player and coach who played as a defenseman in the NHL, notably for the New York Rangers. Tragically died in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in 2011.

• Sept. 7 Kārlis Skrastiņš

  Professional Latvian ice hockey player who tragically died in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in 2011.

• Sept. 7 Jan Marek

  Czech ice hockey player (b. 1979)

• Sept. 10 Cliff Robertson

  Acclaimed American actor who won an Emmy for 'The Game' and an Oscar for 'Charly', known for his versatile performances in film and television.

• Sept. 11 Andy Whitfield

  Andy Whitfield was a Welsh actor best known for his breakthrough role as Spartacus in the critically acclaimed Starz television series. Tragically, he passed away from non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the young age of 39, cutting short a promising acting career.

• Sept. 11 Anjali Gupta

  Indian soldier and pilot (b. 1975)

• Sept. 12 Alexander Galimov

  Russian ice hockey player (b. 1985)

• Sept. 13 Walter Bonatti

  Legendary Italian mountaineer considered one of the greatest alpinists of the 20th century, known for his extraordinary solo climbs and exploration of challenging peaks.

• Sept. 14 Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer

  Nobel Prize laureate for his researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name

• Sept. 16 Enamul Haque Chowdhury

  Bangladeshi politician (b. 1948)

• Sept. 17 Colin Madigan

  Australian architect and author, designed the national gallery of australia (b. 1921)

• Sept. 18 Jamey Rodemeyer

  Poet recognized for their evocative and emotional poetry.

• Sept. 19 Dolores Hope

  Wife of comedian Bob Hope, she was an American singer, actress, and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

• Sept. 19 Thomas Capano

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1949)

• Sept. 20 Burhanuddin Rabbani

  Afghan academic and politician, 10th president of afghanistan (b. 1940)

• Sept. 21 Pamela Ann Rymer

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1941)

• Sept. 25 Wangari Muta Maathai

  Nobel Prize laureate for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace

• Sept. 26 Bob Cassilly

  American sculptor, founded the city museum (b. 1949)

• Sept. 27 Johnny Mathis (Country)

  Legendary American singer-songwriter known for his smooth romantic ballads and significant contribution to popular music.

• Sept. 27 David Croft

  David Croft was a legendary British television comedy writer who created iconic sitcoms like 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Dad's Army', significantly influencing British television comedy.

• Sept. 27 Wilson Greatbatch

  Wilson Greatbatch was a pioneering American engineer who invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker, revolutionizing medical technology and saving millions of lives worldwide. His groundbreaking invention transformed cardiac care and earned him numerous scientific honors.

• Sept. 27 Imre Makovecz

  Renowned Hungarian organic architect known for his distinctive, nature-inspired architectural style that significantly influenced contemporary Hungarian architecture.

• Sept. 29 Sylvia Robinson

  Influential American music producer and singer, known for her work with Mickey & Sylvia and later as a key figure in early hip-hop music production.

• Sept. 30 Clifford Olson

  Notorious Canadian serial killer who murdered 11 young victims between 1980 and 1981, becoming one of the most infamous criminals in Canadian history.

• Sept. 30 Ralph M. Steinman

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discovery of the dendritic cell and its role in adaptive immunity