Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2016. 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 Islam Karimov

  First President of Uzbekistan who ruled the country from its independence in 1991 until his death in 2016, known for his authoritarian leadership and significant role in Central Asian politics.

• Sept. 5 Hugh O'Brian

  Hugh O'Brian was a prominent American actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Wyatt Earp in the popular television series 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp' which aired from 1955 to 1961.

• Sept. 5 Phyllis Schlafly

  Influential conservative political activist who fiercely opposed the Equal Rights Amendment and was a prominent voice in the American conservative movement. She founded the Eagle Forum and significantly shaped Republican Party politics in the late 20th century.

• Sept. 7 Norbert Schemansky

  Norbert Schemansky was a legendary American weightlifter who won four Olympic medals, including gold in Helsinki 1952, making him one of the most accomplished athletes of his era.

• Sept. 8 Prince Buster

  Legendary Jamaican ska and rocksteady musician who significantly influenced the development of reggae music and Jamaican popular culture.

• Sept. 8 Dragiša Pešić

  Montenegrin politician, 5th prime minister of the federal republic of yugoslavia (b. 1954)

• Sept. 8 Hannes Arch

  Austrian race pilot (b. 1967)

• Sept. 11 Alexis Arquette

  Transgender actress, musician, and performer known for her roles in independent films and her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

• Sept. 13 Jonathan Riley-Smith

  British historian (b. 1938)

• Sept. 16 Edward Albee

  Edward Albee was a renowned American playwright who revolutionized modern theater with his groundbreaking works. He won multiple Pulitzer Prizes and is best known for his iconic play 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

• Sept. 16 Carlo Azeglio Ciampi

  Prominent Italian economist and politician who served as the 10th President of Italy and 49th Prime Minister. He played a crucial role in Italian economic and political landscape during the late 20th century.

• Sept. 16 W. P. Kinsella

  Canadian novelist and short story writer best known for 'Shoeless Joe', which was adapted into the movie 'Field of Dreams'. His works often explored baseball, First Nations peoples, and Canadian themes.

• Sept. 16 Gabriele Amorth

  Renowned Roman Catholic priest famous for being the Vatican's chief exorcist, who wrote extensively about demonic possession and performed thousands of exorcisms during his career.

• Sept. 16 Gérard Louis-Dreyfus

  French-born american businessman (b. 1932)

• Sept. 17 Sigge Parling

  Swedish footballer (b. 1936)

• Sept. 17 Bahman Golbarnezhad

  Iranian racing cyclist (b. 1968)

• Sept. 20 Curtis Hanson

  American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for critically acclaimed movies like 'L.A. Confidential' and 'Wonder Boys'.

• Sept. 24 Buckwheat Zydeco

  Legendary zydeco musician who popularized the genre internationally and brought Cajun and Creole music to global audiences.

• Sept. 24 Bill Mollison

  Australian researcher, author and biologist (b. 1928)

• Sept. 24 Vladimir Kuzmichyov

  Russian footballer (b. 1979)

• Sept. 24 Mel Charles

  Welsh footballer (b. 1935)

• Sept. 25 Arnold Palmer

  Legendary professional golfer known as 'The King', who transformed golf's popularity and became a global sports icon. He won 62 PGA Tour titles and 7 major championships, revolutionizing the sport's commercial appeal. Palmer was also a successful businessman with golf course ownership and prominent brand endorsements.

• Sept. 25 José Fernández

  Talented Cuban-American baseball pitcher who played for the Miami Marlins, known for his exceptional skill and tragic early death in a boating accident.

• Sept. 25 Nahid Hattar

  Jordanian writer and political activist (b. 1960)

• Sept. 26 Toughie

  Last known rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog (h. )

• Sept. 27 David Hahn

  American boy scout famous for attempting to build a nuclear reactor in a shed in his backyard (b. 1976)

• Sept. 28 Shimon Peres

  Prominent Israeli statesman who served as Prime Minister and President of Israel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a key figure in Middle Eastern politics for decades.

• Sept. 28 Agnes Nixon

  Pioneering American television writer and creator, best known for developing iconic soap operas like 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live'.

• Sept. 29 Miriam Defensor Santiago

  Prominent Filipino judge, politician, and international law expert who was known for her sharp intellect and advocacy for good governance. She passed away in 2016 after a significant political career.