Famous people and celebrities who died on September 20

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 20. 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.

• 1927 George Nichols

  Actor (his favorite pastime, star boarder), is killed at 62

• 1949 Richard Dix

  American actor. the image of a tough, macho man. in 1931, his film "cimarron" was nominated to win an oscar. his other films include "devil's squadron" and "man of conquest." his last appearance was in 1949 in "the fountainhead."

• 1949 Nikolaos Skalkottas

  Greek classical composer known for his significant contributions to modern Greek music, particularly in blending traditional Greek musical elements with avant-garde compositional techniques.

• 1971 Giorgos Seferis

  Giorgos Seferis was a renowned Greek poet, diplomat, and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate who significantly influenced modern Greek poetry and literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1963 for his outstanding poetic work that blended modernist techniques with Greek cultural heritage. His diplomatic career and literary achievements made him a prominent cultural figure of 20th-century Greece.

• 1972 Pierre-Henri Simon

  Prominent French intellectual and literary figure who made significant contributions to literature and criticism. He was a versatile writer known for his essays, novels, and poetry, and received the prestigious Prix Eve Delacroix in 1963.

• 1973 Jim Croce

  Iconic American folk rock singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Time in a Bottle' and 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown', who tragically died in a plane crash at the age of 30 at the peak of his musical career.

• 1973 Glenn Strange

  Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74

• 1975 Saint-John Perse

  LIT - French poet and diplomat, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887)

• 1984 Steve Goodman

  Steve Goodman was a Grammy Award-winning folk singer-songwriter from Chicago, known for his influential music and storytelling through songs. He was a significant figure in the Chicago folk music scene during the 1970s and early 1980s.

• 1988 Roy Kinnear

  Actor (casanova. pirates. scrooge. help! at 54, he dies.

• 1993 Erich Hartmann

  Erich Hartmann was the most successful fighter pilot in history, known as the 'Black Devil' by Soviet forces. He flew 1,404 combat missions and was credited with 352 aerial victories during World War II. After being captured by the Soviets, he spent ten years in prison camps before returning to Germany.

• 1994 Jule Styne

  Renowned American songwriter and composer who won an Academy Award in 1954 and a Tony Award in 1968. He was a significant figure in Broadway and Hollywood musical composition.

• 1996 Paul Erdős

  Legendary Hungarian mathematician known for his prolific collaborative work in combinatorics and graph theory. He was famous for his nomadic lifestyle and dedication to mathematical research.

• 1996 Max Manus

  Norwegian resistance fighter and saboteur during World War II, known for his courageous actions against Nazi occupation. He was a key figure in the Norwegian resistance movement, conducting daring sabotage missions against German ships.

• 1996 Paul Weston

  Renowned orchestra leader and musical arranger known for leading the Jim Nabors Hour orchestra and contributing significantly to mid-20th century American popular music.

• 2000 Gherman Titov

  Gherman Titov was a pioneering Soviet cosmonaut and the second human to orbit the Earth, playing a crucial role in the early space exploration era.

• 2002 Sergei Bodrov

  Russian-American filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films. Worked across multiple genres and was respected in international cinema. Tragically died in an avalanche while location scouting.

• 2003 Gordon Mitchell

  Gordon Mitchell was a notable American actor and bodybuilder known for his muscular physique and roles in numerous films during the mid-20th century.

• 2004 Brian Clough

  Legendary English football manager known for his successful coaching career with Nottingham Forest and Derby County, transforming both clubs into champions during the 1970s.

• 2005 Simon Wiesenthal

  Simon Wiesenthal was a renowned Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter who dedicated his life to tracking down Nazi war criminals after World War II. He personally helped identify and bring over 1,100 Nazi perpetrators to justice, most famously capturing Adolf Eichmann in 1960. His work was crucial in ensuring accountability for the Holocaust and preserving historical memory.

• 2006 Sven Nykvist

  Legendary Swedish cinematographer who won two Academy Awards and was Ingmar Bergman's primary collaborator for many years.

• 2006 Armin Jordan

  Prominent Swiss conductor who led the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, making significant contributions to classical music.

• 2014 Polly Bergen

  Versatile American actress and entertainer who had a remarkable early career, performing in Las Vegas by age 15 and signing movie contracts with major studios like MGM. She was known for her work in film, television, and music, with a unique background of attending 45 schools across 28 states before turning 18.

• 2014 Takako Doi

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as the 68th speaker of Japan's House of Representatives, playing a significant role in national politics during her career.

• 2014 George Sluizer

  Renowned French-Dutch film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to international cinema, who passed away in 2014.

• 2014 Anatoly Berezovoy

  Prominent Russian cosmonaut and colonel who made significant contributions to space exploration during the Soviet era.

• 2015 Jagmohan Dalmiya

  Prominent Indian cricket administrator who played a significant role in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was a key figure in the commercialization of cricket in India.

• 2016 Curtis Hanson

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