Famous people and celebrities who died on September 21

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 21. 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.

• 1576 Girolamo Cardano

  Girolamo Cardano was an Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, astrologer, and gambler, known for his contributions to algebra and probability theory.

• 1860 Arthur Schopenhauer

  German writer and philosopher, he is well-known for his poetic prose and pessimistic views. he was born into a wealthy family and attended the universities of gottingen (berlin), jena (germany) where he received his ph.d. in 1813. he settled in frankfurt am main, where he lived a quiet life and was deeply involved in studying buddhist and hindu philosophy and …

• 1904 Chief Joseph

  Nez Perce leader known for his resistance against the U.S. government's attempts to force his tribe onto reservations.

• 1918 True Boardman

  True Boardman was a silent film actor known for his work in early Hollywood.

• 1933 Kenji Miyazawa

  Japanese author known for his children's literature and poetry.

• 1937 Osgood Perkins

  American actor (b. 1892)

• 1947 Harry Carey

  American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1878)

• 1959 Abraham Flexner

  American educator, the institute for advanced study was founded in 1959.

• 1971 Bernardo Alberto Houssay

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discovery of the part played by the hormone of the anterior pituitary lobe in the metabolism of sugar

• 1971 Bernardo Houssay

  MED - Argentinian physiologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887)

• 1974 Walter Brennan

  Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for best supporting actor.

• 1974 Jacqueline Susann

  Jacqueline Susann was a pioneering American novelist who revolutionized popular fiction in the 1960s. Her groundbreaking novel 'Valley of the Dolls' became a massive bestseller and cultural phenomenon, selling millions of copies. She was known for her bold, provocative writing style that challenged literary conventions of her time.

• 1976 Orlando Letelier

  Chilean-American economist and politician who served as Chile's Minister of National Defense, tragically assassinated in Washington D.C. in 1976.

• 1976 Benjamin Graham

  Renowned investor and author of 'The Intelligent Investor', considered the father of value investing.

• 1981 Nigel Patrick

  British actor and director known for his work in film and television during the mid-20th century, recognized with prestigious awards.

• 1982 Ivan Bagramyan

  Russian general (d. 1982)

• 1987 Jaco Pastorius

  Revolutionary jazz bassist considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Founding member of Weather Report and renowned for his innovative bass playing.

• 1988 Henry Koster

  Renowned German-American film director, producer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Hollywood during the mid-20th century.

• 1995 Rudy Perpich

  Rudy Perpich was a prominent American politician who served as the 34th Governor of Minnesota from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1983 to 1991. A dentist by training, he was known for his progressive policies and advocacy for economic development in Minnesota.

• 1998 Florence Griffith Joyner

  Legendary Olympic sprinter who set world records in the 100- and 200-meter races during the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Known for her exceptional speed, style, and iconic fashion sense on the track.

• 2002 Angelo Buono

  Angelo Buono was a notorious serial killer known as the 'Hillside Strangler' who, along with his cousin Kenneth Bianchi, murdered ten women in the Los Angeles area between 1977 and 1978. He was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment, dying in prison in 2002.

• 2004 Bob Mason

  English actor and screenwriter (b. 1952)

• 2006 Boz Burrell

  English singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work with King Crimson and Bad Company, who passed away in 2006.

• 2007 Alice Ghostley

  American actress and comedian known for her roles in television shows like 'Bewitched' and 'Designing Women'.

• 2013 Kofi Awoonor

  Prominent Ghanaian poet, author, and academic who made significant contributions to African literature and was tragically killed in the 2013 Westgate shopping mall terrorist attack in Nairobi.

• 2014 Caldwell Jones

  Professional American basketball player and coach who had a significant career in the sport, passing away in 2014.

• 2015 Richard Williamson

  American football player and coach who had a notable career in professional sports. Active in the mid-20th century football scene.

• 2020 Arthur Ashkin

  Arthur Ashkin was a Nobel Prize-winning American physicist who revolutionized scientific research by inventing optical tweezers. His groundbreaking technology allows precise manipulation of microscopic objects using light, with significant implications for biology and physics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018 for his innovative work.