Famous people and celebrities who died on September 5

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 5. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1906 Ludwig Boltzmann

  Austrian philosopher and physicist. his greatest accomplishment was the development of statistical mechanics. this theory explains and predicts how the properties and properties of atoms (such mass, charge and structure) affect the physical properties of matter (such viscosity and thermal conductivity).

• 1920 Robert Harron

  Actor (intolerance), accidentally shot to death at 27

• 1922 Georgette Agutte

  French painter and non-conformist, she was the first woman to attend the a%0cole national supa(c).rieure des beaux-arts. she was a fauvist and a sculptor. her studio was in bonnia"res-sur-seine.

• 1970 Jochen Rindt

  Legendary Austrian Formula One racing driver who became the sport's only posthumous World Champion after his fatal crash at Monza in 1970. He was a prominent figure in motorsports during the late 1960s, known for his exceptional driving skills.

• 1982 Douglas Bader

  A legendary Royal Air Force fighter pilot who became a war hero despite losing both legs in a pre-war flying accident. He flew combat missions during World War II and became an inspirational symbol of resilience and determination.

• 1984 Jane Roberts

  Influential American mystic and author known for her 'Seth' books, where she claimed to channel a spiritual entity and produced extensive metaphysical writings.

• 1988 Gert Fröbe

  Renowned German actor famous for playing Auric Goldfinger in the James Bond film. Despite early Nazi Party membership, he heroically saved two Jewish families during World War II, demonstrating remarkable moral complexity.

• 1992 Fritz Leiber

  Renowned American science fiction and fantasy author, known for his influential works in speculative fiction and pioneering contributions to the genre.

• 1992 Billy Herman

  Legendary baseball player who played as a 2nd baseman for the Dodgers and Cubs, later becoming a manager.

• 1995 Salil Chowdhury

  Renowned Indian music composer who significantly contributed to Bengali, Hindi, and Malayalam film music, creating innovative and influential soundtracks across multiple regional cinema traditions.

• 1996 Leonard Katzman

  Television producer known for his significant contributions to the entertainment industry, working on notable TV series during his career.

• 1997 Georg Solti

  Renowned Hungarian-British orchestral conductor and music director, widely considered one of the greatest classical conductors of the 20th century, who led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and won multiple Grammy Awards.

• 1997 Mother Teresa

  Albanian-born Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor in Calcutta, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and was globally recognized for her humanitarian work. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her compassionate service to humanity.

• 1997 Leon Edel

  Renowned American literary critic and biographer, best known for his comprehensive five-volume biography of Henry James.

• 1998 Leo Penn

  Leo Penn was an accomplished American actor, director, and screenwriter who worked in television and film during the mid-20th century. He was the father of actors Sean and Chris Penn, and made significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

• 1998 Verner Panton

  Influential Danish designer known for pioneering experimental furniture design and innovative use of color and organic shapes in mid-20th century modernist interior design.

• 1999 Allen Funt

  Famous television host and creator of 'Candid Camera', a groundbreaking hidden camera prank show that revolutionized television entertainment.

• 2003 Gisele MacKenzie

  Canadian multi-talented entertainer who was a musical prodigy, performing on radio, television variety shows, and appearing in multiple entertainment formats during the mid-20th century.

• 2010 Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo

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

• 2012 Ian Dick

  Australian cricketer and field hockey player (b. 1926)

• 2014 Bruce Morton

  American broadcast journalist who worked for CBS News and CNN.

• 2016 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.

• 2016 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.

• 2017 Nicolaas Bloembergen

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

• 2018 Beatriz Segall

  Prominent Brazilian actress known for her significant contributions to Brazilian television and theater. She was a celebrated performer with a long and distinguished career.

• 2019 Francisco Toledo

  Renowned Mexican artist from Oaxaca, celebrated for his diverse artistic contributions in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, who significantly influenced contemporary Mexican art.

• 2021 Sarah Harding

  Sarah Harding was a prominent British pop singer, best known as a member of the highly successful girl group Girls Aloud. She was a key figure in the UK pop music scene during the early 2000s and later pursued acting and television appearances.

• 2022 Roosevelt Grier

  Roosevelt Grier was a versatile NFL defensive lineman for the New York Giants, later becoming an actor, singer, and notable public figure known for his size and gentle personality.