Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2012. 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 Emmanuel Nunes

  Renowned Portuguese-French contemporary classical music composer and educator who made significant contributions to avant-garde musical composition in the 20th century.

• Sept. 3 Michael Clarke Duncan

  Renowned American actor best known for his Oscar-nominated role in 'The Green Mile', famous for his imposing physique and powerful performances in Hollywood films.

• Sept. 3 Griselda Blanco

  Notorious Colombian drug lord known as the 'Cocaine Godmother', who was a key figure in the Medellín Cartel and played a significant role in the Miami drug trade during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Sept. 3 Sun Myung Moon

  Controversial Korean religious leader who founded the Unification Church, known globally for his unique religious and business activities.

• Sept. 3 Charlie Rose

  Charlie Rose was an American journalist, talk show host, and media personality known for his in-depth interviews with notable figures from various fields.

• Sept. 4 Syed Mustafa Siraj

  Indian author (b. 1930)

• Sept. 4 George Savitsky

  American football player (b. 1924)

• Sept. 6 Art Modell

  Prominent sports team owner who owned both the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens NFL franchises, and was also associated with Modell's sporting goods stores.

• Sept. 8 Thomas Szasz

  Hungarian-American psychiatrist and academic known for his critical views on psychiatry and mental illness, challenging traditional psychiatric practices.

• Sept. 9 John McCarthy

  Pioneering computer scientist who coined the term 'artificial intelligence' and developed the LISP programming language, making fundamental contributions to computer science and AI research.

• Sept. 9 Verghese Kurien

  Indian engineer and businessman, known as the 'Father of the White Revolution' for his transformative work with Amul and the dairy cooperative movement in India.

• Sept. 12 Derek Jameson

  Prominent English journalist and broadcaster known for his work in radio and print media during the late 20th century.

• Sept. 12 Tom Sims

  American skateboarder and snowboarder, founded sims snowboards (b. 1950)

• Sept. 14 Jacques Antoine

  Renowned French television producer who created iconic game shows 'The Crystal Maze' and 'Fort Boyard', significantly influencing European entertainment television in the late 20th century.

• Sept. 14 Kan Yuet-keung

  Prominent Hong Kong banker, lawyer, and politician who played a significant role in the city's development during the mid-20th century. He was a respected professional who contributed to Hong Kong's legal and financial sectors.

• Sept. 16 Roman Kroitor

  Canadian director and producer, co-founded imax (b. 1926)

• Sept. 17 Russell E. Train

  American soldier and civil servant (b. 1920)

• Sept. 18 Santiago Carrillo

  Prominent Spanish politician who was a key figure in the Spanish Communist Party and played a significant role during the Spanish Civil War and post-Franco era.

• Sept. 18 Steve Sabol

  Pioneering sports filmmaker who co-founded NFL Films with his father, revolutionizing sports documentary and broadcasting with innovative cinematography and storytelling.

• Sept. 20 Fortunato Baldelli

  Italian Catholic cardinal who served the Church during the late 20th century. He was an important ecclesiastical figure in the Italian religious landscape.

• Sept. 23 Pavel Grachev

  Russian military general and politician who served as the first Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation after the Soviet Union's collapse.

• Sept. 23 Sam Sniderman

  Canadian businessman who founded 'Sam the Record Man', a legendary Canadian music retail chain that was pivotal in the music distribution landscape.

• Sept. 25 Andy Williams

  Andy Williams was a legendary American pop singer known for his smooth voice, numerous hit songs, and his popular television variety show that ran from 1962 to 1971.

• Sept. 25 Eric Ives

  Renowned English academic and historian specializing in Tudor history, particularly known for his scholarly works on Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's era.

• Sept. 26 Sam Steiger

  American politician and journalist from Arizona who served in Congress and was known for his distinctive political career.

• Sept. 27 Herbert Lom

  Czech-born actor renowned for his comedic role as Chief Inspector Dreyfus in the iconic Pink Panther film series, working alongside Peter Sellers.

• Sept. 28 Brajesh Mishra

  Prominent Indian diplomat and politician who served as the first National Security Advisor of India, playing a crucial role in national security strategy.

• Sept. 30 Barbara Ann Scott

  Barbara Ann Scott was a Canadian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1948 Winter Olympics.

• Sept. 30 Barry Commoner

  Prominent American biologist, environmental activist, and political candidate who was a leading voice in ecological science and sustainability.

• Sept. 30 Boris Šprem

  Croatian lawyer and politician who served as the 8th speaker of the Croatian Parliament, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape.