September 1st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on September 1st
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
American singer-songwriter, musician, author and businessman (b. 1946)
2022
American author and political activist who is a widely read and influential voice on issues of social justice.
Chinese major general (b. 1919)
2021
Daffney Unger was an American professional wrestler who was best known for her work in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling.
American author and activist known for his writings on prison life and criminal justice reform.
2020
Argus Wentworth was a renowned physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of advanced materials.
Manases Gutiérrez was a celebrated Guatemalan playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.
Laverle Simmons was a renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic synthesis.
A Greek painter known for her vibrant and abstract expressionist style.
Colombian-american disc jockey, record label owner, and music producer (d. 2020)[28]
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
American jazz pianist and composer (d. 2018)
2017
Anitha was a student activist known for her fight against the NEET exam in India.
Sugar Ramos was a Mexican professional boxer who held the world featherweight championship from 1962 to 1963.
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Stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedic routines.
Renowned architect known for his innovative designs.
2015
Ahlaya Bose was a renowned Indian painter known for her abstract and expressionist works.
Juvia Kovalevskaya was a prominent Russian politician known for her work in international relations.
Sebron Holt was a renowned American scientist who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics.
Maycen Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social issues in her works.
Chaslyn Emerson was a prolific American novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in her works.
American actor and singer (d. 2015)
Ysmael Ramirez was a Peruvian astronomer who specialized in the study of exoplanets and their potential for supporting life.
Justiss Hawkins was an acclaimed American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Actor known for his roles in Disney films such as 'The Love Bug.'
American historian and author (b. 1923)
Armenian general (b. 1926)
American pilot and sergeant (d. 2015).
2014
American baseball player (b. 1926)
American chemist and academic, developed spandex (b. 1920)
Somali militant leader (b. 1977)
2013
Member of the hip-hop duo Kris Kross known for their hit song 'Jump'.
Australian pilot and soldier (d. 2013).
Spanish footballer and manager (b. 1920)
American linguist and academic (b. 1930)
English commander, engineer, and pilot (d. 2013)
2012
Hal David was a lyricist who collaborated with Burt Bacharach on many popular songs.
Italian illustrator (b. 1927)
South african saxophonist, flute player, and composer (b. 1948)
Swedish politician (b. 1988)
Haitian businessman and politician, 6th prime minister of haiti (d. 2012)
2010
Beuford Bumphus was a professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division during the 1970s and 1980s.
Estalene Flores was a renowned Mexican dancer known for her graceful and passionate performances.
Anda Pinkerfeld was an Israeli poet who wrote extensively about the experiences of women and the complexities of identity.
Josselyne Dupont was a celebrated French playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human relationships.
Tamma Krishnamurthy was an Indian mathematician who made important contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Chrys Parker was a renowned British playwright known for her socially conscious dramas.
Dashanti Prasad was a renowned Indian essayist known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious writings.
Sundi Rao was a respected Indian essayist known for his thought-provoking commentaries on social and cultural issues.
Sabirin Karadeniz was a renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Daemian Whitehead was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Neldon Rowe was a British playwright known for his socially conscious and politically-charged dramas.
French painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Japanese sumo wrestler, the 45th yokozuna (d. 2010)
The 45th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1928).
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
South korean actress (born 1974).
2008
Renowned news anchor known for his distinctive voice and storytelling.
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American country western singer, songwriter and recording artist. he is best known for his hit song "amos moses". in 4/1970, he first appeared on tv's "glenn campbell show". reed also starred in "smokey and the bear" with burt reynolds. he appeared as a guest on "evening shade" in 1994, years later. the pilot for his tv series, "good ol’ boys," …
Czech-canadian businessman (b. 1914)
Israel-american mathematician, academic (d. 2008).
2007
New zealand horse racer and philanthropist (b. 1922)
2006
Renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
American pollster (born 1934).
Hungarian author and poet (b. 1910)
American businessman and politician, 57th mayor of pittsburgh (b. 1944)
Welsh landscape painter (born 1918).
American politician and businessman, 57th mayor of pittsburgh (d.2006).
American newsmaker and first lady of texas, 1963-1969. john connally was her husband and she served as texas governor and secretary of the treasury.
2005
Glynna Sinclair was a renowned Canadian playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental plays.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1926)
American musician (born 1926)
Greek actor (born 1934).
2004
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Millie Jeffrey was a prominent American journalist and labor union activist.
Herbert Haft was an American businessman known for his retail empire.
Syrian religious leader, grand mufti of syria (b. 1915)
South african businessman (b. 1938)
2003
Rand Brooks was an actor known for his role as Charles Hamilton in Gone with the Wind.
English painter and academic (b. 1915)
British artist (born 1915).
2002
Kumari Kamala was a renowned Indian classical dancer who specialized in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dance forms.
Known for his work in ergonomics and human factors engineering.
Polish writer and journalist who made significant contributions to literature.
2001
Northern irish-canadian author and screenwriter (d. 1999)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Doreen Valiente was a prominent figure in the Wiccan movement and is considered the 'Mother of Modern Witchcraft'.
Boots Poffenberger was a professional baseball player known for his pitching skills.
Zambian computer scientist and author (b. 1951)
1998
Lilymae Fitzgerald was a renowned American poet whose lyrical and introspective poems explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
American sportscaster and golfer (d. 1998).
Polish poet and author (d. 1998).
Turkish director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1998)
Polish poet (born 1930).
1997
Hungarian footballer (d. 1997)
1996
Benedictine monk/beekeeper, dies at 98
At 63, archaeologist dies
Danish composer (born 1909).
American astrologer. he joined afa in october 1971. died september 1980.
1995
Doryce Finch was a British playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human relationships.
Club owner dies at 93
American astrologer who joined afa 12/1948.
1994
Finnish actress who gained fame for her roles in classic Finnish films.
Inventor of the iconic lava lamp, known for its psychedelic lighting effects.
Bishop dies at 88
American professional wrestler (born 1933).
Sailor/corrector dies at 71
1993
Scottish sculptor, and a well-known family, hew lorimer, is the second son of sir robert lorimer, the famed architect. hew attended loretto school in musselburgh as a child. after completing his education at magdalen college, oxford, hew went on to study in france, where he continued to draw and study. in october 1934, he enrolled in a course in sculpture …
Film publicist (havenloods sextant), is killed at 89
1992
Us actor (dead reckoning) dies at 94
1991
Former MLB outfielder who played for multiple teams.
German graphic designer and typewriter (d. 1991).
British actor, the girl, dies at the age of 30
1990
Japanese-american scholar and diplomat, united states ambassador to japan (d. 1990)
Thai conservationist (born 1949)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
American philanthropist who supported various charitable causes.
Polish-american engineer (d. 1989)
Polish footballer (d. 1989).
American businessman and academic (d. 1989)
1988
Luismanuel Alvarez was a renowned physicist known for his work in particle physics and nuclear energy.
American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1988)
American physicist, 1968 nobel prize winner for his work in liquid-hydrogen bubble chamber. his contributions to radar science earned him the nickname "the prize wild-idea men" because of his eclectic interests. these included particle physics, theories about the extinction of dinosaurs, and the use of cosmic radiation to find hidden treasure in an egyptian pyramid.
American politician (representative-democrat-missouri, 1955-77), dies at age 86.
1986
Actor (rich man, poor man) dies at 63
1985
Saunders Lewis was a prominent Welsh writer, academic, and nationalist politician who played a significant role in the Welsh nationalist movement.
Zelig Caplan was a professional baseball player who played in the minor leagues in the United States.
German race car driver (d. 1985)
1984
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.
Duchess of parma (b. 1898)
Actor (force of evil pickup), dies in 73
1983
American physician and politician (d. 1983)
American lawyer and politician (b. 1912)
American politician (senator-democrat-washington) dies at age 71.
1982
Polish communist leader. from 1945 to 1948, he was de facto the leader of poland and from 1956 to 1970.
Polish activist and politician (b. 1905)
Young brazilian victim of feminicide declared blessed by roman catholicism (d. 1982)
American mathematician logician, and academic (d. 1982).
England's pianist dies at 75
Polish party leader/partisan, dies at the age of 76
1981
American actress and singer (d. 1981)
German architect and author (b. 1905)
Germany; adolf hitler's chief designer and minister of arms and war production between 1942-1945.
Vietnam -- cosmonaut dies in mig-21 accident at 32
American singer and actress (d. 1981).
1980
Jewett Bingham was an American journalist and foreign correspondent who covered major events in Europe and Asia during the mid-20th century.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Alexander hamilton, a silent screen actress, dies at 81
1978
Dutch ballerina dies at 33
1977
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American singer, who sang at a local bar on her 14th birthday. she was 17 when she got a job as a chambermaid. she made nine dollars per week, "from dawn to exhaustion," and earned nine dollars per week. from the age of 12, she had been working as a chambermaid, earning $4.75 per week. she was an illegitimate daughter …
1975
Levita Benson was a prolific American playwright known for her socially conscious dramas.
1974
Pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.
Estonian dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer (b. 1891)
1972
Composer dies at 84
1971
American suffragist and politician.
English soldier (d. 1971)
1970
Clotee Lyles was a celebrated African American poet who wrote extensively about the African American experience.
French novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885)
French novelist and Nobel laureate recognized for his psychological novels.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Italian painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Drew Pearson was an American journalist who became well-known for his newspaper column 'Washington Merry-Go-Round.'
American football player and sportscaster
Composer dies at 46
1968
Composer dies at 69
1967
Karl-otto koch's german wife (d. 1967).
Ilsa Koch was the wife of Karl-Otto Koch, the commandant of the Buchenwald concentration camp, and was known as the 'Witch of Buchenwald' for her cruelty.
English soldier and writer (b. 1886)
English poet / writer (counterattack) dies at the age of 80
Writer dies at 76
1964
Composer dies at 76
1963
Flemish sculptor dies at 73
English-russian spy (d. 1963).
1961
Finnish-american architect and furniture designer, designed the gateway arch (d. 1961)
At 80, the chairman of the us communist party (45-57), is dead
1960
Gervis Wainwright was a prolific English playwright known for his social commentary and witty dialogue.
Glema Finley was a renowned British sculptor known for her intricate and naturalistic bronze sculptures.
Teola Wilkins was a pioneering African-American playwright whose works explored themes of social justice.
Emmert Winkler was a prolific American playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships.
Guinn Wilkins was a prolific American playwright whose works often explored social and political themes.
Nowell Gardiner was a prolific English playwright whose works often explored social and political themes.
Thomas Armour was a Scottish playwright who wrote plays exploring social and political themes.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
Doloras Costello was an American actress who was a major box office draw of the 1920s and 1930s.
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
1957
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Actress (girl in a taxi, spy in black), is killed at 83
1955
Thomasene Fitzgerald was a renowned American poet, known for her lyrical and introspective poems exploring themes of nature and the human experience.
Ernestene Witting was a celebrated American poet, known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Actor jake-goldbergs, dies at 61
1953
Australian poet and journalist (d. 1953).
1951
Canadian suffragette and author known for her influential writings on women's rights.
Canadian suffragist and social reformer who played a key role in the women's suffrage movement.
Nellie McClung was a Canadian feminist, politician, and social activist.
German painter / drawer, dies at 38
1950
Colburn Wilbur was an American educator and administrator who served as the president of several universities.
Inventor of the first practical electric typewriter and the Dalton adding machine.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Russian-born American essayist and editor.
1947
American scout and world-traveling adventurer.
American soldier and adventurer (b. 1861)
Father of the international scouting organization (born 1861).
1946
Masaichi Suzuki was a renowned Japanese haiku poet who made significant contributions to the development of the haiku form.
1945
Dutch actor heimwee, head on), dies aged 57
1943
Dutch-Jewish writer known for her literary works.
Cameroonian chief (born in 1880).
1941
Us tennis championship umpire
1940
Epsie Fitzgerald was a renowned Irish poet, known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Lillian Wald was an American nurse and social reformer who founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and pioneered the concept of public health nursing.
Arkie Sanderson was a pioneering American playwright who explored themes of social justice and human experience.
Ebb Floe was a pioneering playwright who explored social and political themes in her groundbreaking works.
Arthella Fitzgerald was a pioneering American playwright who explored themes of social justice and human experience.
Talma Gould was a pioneering American playwright whose works explored social and political themes.
Raymonda Lefevre was a French playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human rights.
Dorance Wilkins was a prolific American playwright whose works explored social and political themes.
Othal Featherstone was a prolific British playwright whose works explored social and political themes.
Theophile Delcourt was a Belgian cyclist who won the 1912 Tour de France.
Ovida Brock was a pioneering American playwright who explored social issues through her dramatic works.
Lytle Campbell was a pioneering American botanist who made important discoveries in plant taxonomy and ecology.
Aury Delacroix was a French playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships and social issues.
Inza Fenton was a pioneering British playwright who explored themes of gender and social justice in her works.
Ryer Eriksson was a Swedish playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human relationships.
Emanie Savignac was a French playwright known for her social commentary and feminist themes.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1930
Estonian scientist and politician, 1st estonian minister of education (b. 1878)
Estonian politician and pedagogic scientist (born 1878).
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1924
Georgian social democrat politician (d. 1883)
1922
Victorian era English painter known for historical and medieval themes.
Hungarian architect and academic (b. 1854)
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1914
Last known passenger pigeon (h. 1885)
Last known passenger pigeon, dies at cincinnati zoo
1912
Actor (dollar princess) dies at 62
At 37, a composer of african-british origin dies
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on September 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
Swiss chocolatier who invented the conching process, which revolutionized the production of chocolate.
1903
A leading advocate of neo-critical kantianism modification, a french philosopher, believed that progress was not inevitable.