Famous people and celebrities who died on September 9

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 9. 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.

• 1909 E. H. Harriman

  American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1848)

• 1915 Albert Spalding

  American baseball player, manager, and businessman, co-founded spalding (b. 1850)

• 1941 Hans Spemann

  MED - German embryologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1869)

• 1951 Gibson Gowland

  Gibson Gowland was a renowned actor known for his roles in silent films.

• 1952 Joseph Allen

  NASA astronaut who was part of the first shuttle transportation system operational flight and conducted the first space salvage mission in history.

• 1960 Jussi Björling

  Renowned Swedish operatic tenor considered one of the greatest classical singers of the 20th century, famous for his exceptional vocal range and pure tone.

• 1978 Jack Warner

  American film executive, who was the president of warner bros. studios, los angeles, california. warner's forty-five year career was longer than any of the other seminal hollywood studio moguls.

• 1981 Jacques Lacan

  Influential French psychoanalyst who significantly reinterpreted Freudian theory and became a major intellectual figure in 20th-century psychology. He revolutionized psychoanalysis through his complex linguistic and philosophical approach to understanding human subjectivity. His seminars and writings profoundly impacted critical theory, philosophy, and cultural studies.

• 1981 Robert Askin

  Robert Askin was an influential Australian politician who served as the 32nd Premier of New South Wales from 1965 to 1975. He played a significant role in the state's political landscape during a transformative period of Australian history.

• 1985 Paul Flory

  CHE - American chemist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (d. 1985)

• 1990 Samuel Doe

  Liberian military leader who served as president of Liberia from 1980 to 1990, known for his violent coup and controversial rule that ended with his execution during a civil war.

• 1990 Nicola Abbagnano

  Prominent Italian philosopher who significantly contributed to existentialist thought, following the philosophical traditions of Heidegger and Jaspers. He was a key intellectual figure in 20th-century Italian philosophy, known for his critical and analytical approach to existentialism.

• 1993 Helen O'Connell

  Helen O'Connell was a prominent American big band era singer and actress, known for her performances with Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra during the 1940s.

• 1996 Bill Monroe

  Known as the 'Father of Bluegrass Music', Bill Monroe was a pioneering country and bluegrass musician who significantly influenced American folk and country music. He wrote the legendary song 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' and was a key figure in developing the distinctive bluegrass sound. Monroe was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bluegrass Music Hall of …

• 1997 Richie Ashburn

  Hall of Fame baseball player who spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, known for his exceptional batting skills and defensive prowess in center field.

• 1997 John Hackett

  John Hackett was a prominent Australian-English general and academic who made significant contributions to military strategy and education during the mid-20th century.

• 1997 Burgess Meredith

  American actor, singer, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997)

• 1998 Lucio Battisti

  Legendary Italian singer-songwriter who revolutionized Italian pop music in the 1960s and 1970s. Known for his poetic lyrics and innovative musical style, he was a pivotal figure in the Italian music scene. Despite his fame, he was famously reclusive and private.

• 1999 Ruth Roman

  Ruth Roman was a prominent American actress known for her roles in film noir and dramatic movies during the 1940s and 1950s.

• 1999 Catfish Hunter

  Catfish Hunter was a legendary Major League Baseball pitcher, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, known for his exceptional performance with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees.

• 2001 Ahmad Shah Massoud

  Legendary Afghan military and political leader known as the 'Lion of Panjshir', who led resistance against Soviet and Taliban forces, assassinated shortly before 9/11.

• 2003 Edward Teller

  Hungarian-American physicist known as the 'father of the hydrogen bomb', Teller made groundbreaking contributions to nuclear physics, molecular physics, and spectroscopy. He played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project and developed significant theoretical frameworks in quantum mechanics and nuclear science.

• 2003 Don Willesee

  Australian politician who served as the 29th Minister for Foreign Affairs, playing a significant role in Australia's diplomatic landscape during his tenure. He was a notable telegraphist and political figure who contributed to the country's governance in the mid-20th century.

• 2006 Gérard Brach

  French screenwriter known for his close collaborations with Roman Polanski, working on numerous critically acclaimed films throughout his career. He was a significant figure in European cinema during the late 20th century.

• 2007 Hughie Thomasson

  Rock musician who was a guitarist and songwriter for bands Outlaws and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He passed away in 2007, leaving a significant mark on Southern rock music.

• 2008 Richard Monette

  Accomplished Canadian actor and theater director who was a prominent figure at the Stratford Festival, recognized for his significant contributions to Canadian theater and awarded multiple honors.

• 2012 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.

• 2012 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.

• 2015 Annemarie Bostroem

  German poet, playwright, and songwriter (b. 1922)