Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2017. 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 Shelley Berman

  Pioneering stand-up comedian and actor who significantly influenced comedy in the mid-20th century, known for his neurotic and introspective comedic style.

• Sept. 2 Halim El-Dabh

  Pioneering Egyptian-American composer and ethnomusicologist who significantly contributed to electronic music development in the Middle East.

• Sept. 3 John Ashbery

  Renowned American poet and literary figure who significantly influenced contemporary poetry, winning the Pulitzer Prize and multiple prestigious awards for his innovative and experimental work.

• Sept. 3 Walter Becker

  American musician, songwriter, and record producer (b. 1950)

• Sept. 5 Nicolaas Bloembergen

  Nicolaas Bloembergen was a renowned Dutch-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking work in laser spectroscopy and nonlinear optics.

• Sept. 6 Kate Millett

  Pioneering feminist scholar, author of 'Sexual Politics', and influential activist who significantly advanced feminist theory and women's rights.

• Sept. 6 Peter Luck

  Australian journalist and television host (b. 1944)

• Sept. 8 Jerry Pournelle

  Jerry Pournelle was a prominent American science fiction author, journalist, and political commentator known for his influential works in speculative fiction and technology writing.

• Sept. 8 Pierre Bergé

  French entrepreneur and cultural patron best known as Yves Saint Laurent's life partner and business collaborator. He was a significant figure in French fashion and political activism, supporting left-wing causes.

• Sept. 8 Don Williams

  American musician (b. 1939)

• Sept. 8 Ljubiša Samardžić

  Serbian actor and director (b. 1936)

• Sept. 10 Len Wein

  Legendary comic book writer and editor who co-created iconic Marvel and DC characters like Wolverine and Swamp Thing, significantly influencing the comic book industry.

• Sept. 12 Edith Windsor

  Pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist who was a key plaintiff in the landmark United States v. Windsor Supreme Court case that struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, significantly advancing marriage equality.

• Sept. 13 Pete Domenici

  Prominent American politician who served as the 37th mayor of Albuquerque and made significant contributions to New Mexico's political landscape.

• Sept. 15 Harry Dean Stanton

  Harry Dean Stanton was a legendary American character actor known for his distinctive appearance and memorable roles in independent and cult films like 'Paris, Texas' and 'Repo Man'.

• Sept. 16 Arjan Singh

  Marshal of the indian air force (b. 1919)

• Sept. 16 Marcelo Rezende

  Brazilian journalist (b. 1951)

• Sept. 17 Bobby Heenan

  Legendary American professional wrestling manager and commentator, famous for his wit and colorful personality in WWE.

• Sept. 18 Afzal Ahsan Randhawa

  Pakistani writer, poet, translator and playwright (b. 1937)

• Sept. 19 Leonid Kharitonov

  Russian bass-baritone (b. 1933)

• Sept. 25 Jan Tříska

  Czech actor (b. 1936)

• Sept. 27 Hugh Hefner

  Hugh Hefner was an iconic American entrepreneur who founded Playboy magazine in 1953, revolutionizing media, publishing, and cultural attitudes towards sexuality. He built a global media and entertainment empire that significantly influenced popular culture throughout the 20th century.

• Sept. 28 Daniel Pe'er

  Israeli television host and newsreader (b. 1943)

• Sept. 29 Tom Alter

  Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Hindi cinema and theater, who passed away in 2017.

• Sept. 30 Monty Hall

  Canadian-American television host famous for hosting 'Let's Make a Deal', a popular game show that ran for 22 consecutive years. He was a renowned philanthropist who raised over $700 million for various charitable causes.

• Sept. 30 Vladimir Voevodsky

  Prominent Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic geometry and was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal in 2002. His groundbreaking work in motivic cohomology revolutionized mathematical understanding.