List of celebrities and famous people who died on September 2nd
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Known for the Drake Equation in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Indian carnatic vocalist (b. 1945)
Indian television actor and winner of Bigg Boss 13.
Mikis theodorakis is a greek composer known for his prolific and influential work in the realm of greek music, including the scores for the films zorba the greek and serpico.
Renowned author known for her novels set in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
American collector of historical artifacts and memorabilia.
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Talented painter known for his unique style and contributions to the art world.
Australian musician and member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Australian musician known for his work with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
American activist and author (b. 1997)[51]
Halim El-Dabh was an Egyptian-American composer and ethnomusicologist who pioneered the use of electronic music in the Middle East.
Jamol Karimov was the first President of Uzbekistan, serving from 1991 to 2016.
Ruby Chow was a successful restaurateur in Seattle known for her Chinese cuisine.
Renowned biologist known for his contributions to the study of genetics.
Uzbek politician, 1st president of uzbekistan (d. 2016)
A young Syrian refugee whose death sparked a global conversation about the refugee crisis.
Former President of Panama
Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.
Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian refugee child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.
American rheumatologist, author, and academic (b. 1911)
Steven sotloff, an american-israeli journalist. he was abducted in aleppo, syria by islamic state of iraq and the levant militants (isil) and taken into captivity. a video of sotloff being executed by an islamic state (is), operative was released on september 2, 2014. after the beheading, president barack obama declared that the united states would take steps to "degrade" and …
Renowned painter known for his abstract art.
American lawyer and politician, 20th district attorney of philadelphia (b. 1930)
South african cricketer (d. 2014.)
Indian lawyer and politician, 13th attorney general of india (b. 1949)
Polish gymnast (b. 1921)
Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meters
English-american economist, author, and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2013)
Science fiction writer known for works like 'Gateway'.
Valérie benguigui was a french actress known for her roles in french cinema and television.
British economist and author. clifton r. musser professor emeritus of economic at the university of chicago law school was his title. coase began his studies with the university of london external programme, 1927aeur29. he then entered the london school of economics where he studied with arnold plant. in 1991, he was awarded the nobel prize in economics.
Author of numerous science fiction novels and stories.
Grenadian politician, 2nd governor-general of grenada (d. 2013)
English rugby player and coach (b. 1940)
United states -- sci-fi author (3 hugo, gateway, bipohl)
American television writer and producer (d. 2023)
Rehema Mwangosi was a Tanzanian journalist who was killed while reporting on a political rally in 2012.
Portuguese-french educator and composer (d. 2012).
American photographer and director (b. 1931)
English singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941)
American guitarist (starship), (d. 2012).
Chilean actor and television host (d.2011)
Chilean journalist (b. 1979)
Lydian Bates was an American playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice and identity.
Influential playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Renowned football coach who led several successful teams during his career.
Indian politician, 14th chief minister of andhra pradesh (d. 2009)
Indian chief minister, andhra pradesh (born 1949).
Director and producer of mexican-american voice actor animator (d. 2008).
Mexican-american animator, director, producer, and voice actor (b. 1916)
Australian walker (d. 2008)
Notable sculptor known for his innovative use of materials.
German poet celebrated for her lyrical and introspective verses.
Canadian ice hockey coach and player (d. 2007).
German game designer, created transamerica (b. 1957)
Moroccan singer (born 1962)
Renowned geologist known for contributions to understanding plate tectonics.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
American decathlete who was the only competitor to win the event on two occasions. first, he was the 1948 olympic games decathlon champion in england. then, he won the title again in 1952 at the helsinki olympic games in helsinki.
Renowned astronomer known for his work in planetary science.
Renowned American jazz saxophonist known for his avant-garde style.
Bob Mathias was a decathlete who won gold medals at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, becoming the youngest Olympic champion in a track and field event.
American decathlete and politician (b. 1930)
American dancer and choreographer (b. 1961)
American actor, tv and film comedian. he is best known for his roles in two comedy series. he was adept at playing eccentric characters. his role as maynard g. krebs (a worldly-wise, goateed beatnik) saw him play maynard g. krebs. 1959, "the many lives of dobie gillis." dobie gillis aired four seasons, and he returned to gilligan's island in 1964-67 …
Asta Irene was a renowned poet whose works reflected the beauty of nature and human emotions.
Notable architect known for his modernist designs.
Catalan biochemist and academic (b. 1923)
Catalan biochemist (born 1923)
Greek actress (born 1916).
Australian rules footballer and coach (born in 1915).
Christean Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant in 1967.
Performed the world's first successful human-to-human heart transplant.
British-south african surgeon who made medical and historical history by performing the first human heart transplant. his groundbreaking procedure has been almost a routine in many hospitals over the years. however, the first operation caused a lot of controversy.
American actor and singer (d. 2001).
Pioneering heart surgeon who performed the first successful human-to-human heart transplant.
German-american screenwriter and author of sci-fi classics from the 40's and 50s, such as "the wolf man" (with a zombie companion) and "i walked with a zombie". he fled hitler's germany and became an american author, an icon among science fiction writers.
German-American author known for his contributions to the horror and science fiction genres.
Elma González was a Mexican actress known for her roles in classic Mexican cinema.
Puerto rican dancer (born 1905)
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
Alfreda Benge was a British actress known for her work in the theatre and film industry.
Author of political novels, notably 'Advise and Consent,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Northern irish footballer and accountant (d. 1998).
American author who wrote "advise and consent", a 1959 political novel. he won the pulitzer prize for fiction for 1960. "advise & consent" examines the confirmation by the united states senate of robert leffingwell as secretary of state. leffingwell is a former member the communist party. it is notable for drury's sympathetic treatment of senator brig anderson's young homosexual affair.
Austrian-born british opera manager (born 1902)
Austrian Holocaust survivor and author of Man's Search for Meaning.
Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist, as well as holocaust survivor. frankl is the founder of logotherapy. this is an existential analysis technique, also known as the "third viennese school of psychotherapy". frankl's best-selling book man's search for meaning is a story about his time in concentration camps. it describes his experiences and teaches us how to find meaning in life, no …
Zimbabwean cricketer (born 1953)
Violinist dies at 69
Euro mp for merseysidewest, dies at 71
German-american composer and conductor
Artist dies at 86
Cameroonian writer known for his literary works in French.
Conductor dies at 74
British actor and entertainer. he has been in the show business since 1953, mostly on television. he was a friendlier and more straightforward person who had his own television show, the "the roy castle show", which he hosted since 1961. he was an actor, singer, dancer and instrumentalist. his dedication and sense of humor were highly admired. he created the …
Harbin Ford was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Us first head mistress of waveries
At 72, a us anti-terrorist specialist (cia red book) dies
German dr cycling champion (5x world champ), is killed at 35
Poet dies at 82
English/us actor (pippin 49th parallel), died at 80
N ire supreme court justice (1984-1993), dies at the age of 66
American cytogeneticist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for her discovery of genetic transposition.
American geneticist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1992)
Premier of poland (1970-1980)
Mexican politician and diplomat, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911)
American poet and translator known for his contributions to contemporary poetry.
Mexican diplomat who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in nuclear disarmament.
South african-australian businessman and lawyer (d. 1990)
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Renowned geologist known for her work on the structure of the Earth's crust.
Renowned poet from South Africa.
Australian rugby league player (b. 1935)
Sri lankan tamil politician (b. 1918)
Sri lankan tamil teacher and politician
American professional wrestler (born in 1955).
Dutch international footballer
Lithuanian composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
Greek actor (b. 1908)
Greek actor (born in 1908)
Turkish-cypriot actress (b. 1944)
Actor harum scarum, rebel breed, dies at 78 from cancer
Actor, golden voyage of sinbad, dies at 42 from a drug overdose
Composer dies at age 70
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
American general (b. 1903)
Actor (quartet hamlet, dreaming lips), passes away at 90
American military figure (born in 1903)
American businessman, founded fred meyer (b. 1886)
Fred meyer, inc. was founded by fred meyer, inc., an american businessman.
Abe Lemons was a successful basketball coach, known for his wit and coaching style.
American actor and radio host (d. 1977).
Polish playwright and poet (d. 1976).
American activist and educator (d. 1975).
Renowned poet known for his profound verses.
Rayman Tolkien was a British author who created the beloved fantasy world of Middle-earth, including the 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
Breckon Tolkien was a British author and academic, renowned for his creation of the iconic fantasy world of Middle-earth and his influential works such as 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Greysin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Joshia Tolkien was a renowned British author and scholar who is best known for his high fantasy novels, including 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
Kayven Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Zayquan Tolkien was a renowned British fantasy author, best known for his epic high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
Mattisyn Tolkien was a British author and academic, best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
Airon Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Jerik Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Kden Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Jackston Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Deeric Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Famous for creating the Middle-earth legendarium.
J.R.R. Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Jacobey Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known for his high fantasy novels 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Ronae Tolkien was a renowned British author, best known for his high fantasy works, including the 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' series.
Joriel Tolkien was a British author who is best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.
Lilleigh Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Lynkin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Joevon Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Elohim Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Eithel Tolkien was a British author, poet, and philologist, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Zerick Tolkien was a British writer, poet, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Jhace Tolkien was a British author and scholar, best known for his high fantasy novels 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Aidenn Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Ryzen Tolkien was a pioneering fantasy author who created the beloved Middle-earth universe.
Jaxxson Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1910)
English novelist, short story writer, poet, and philologist (b. 1892)
British story writer hobbitt dies from ulcer at 81
British writer (born in 1892)
American screenwriter and producer (d. 1973).
Ghanaian football goalkeeper (born 1939).
Pioneering meteorologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of atmospheric dynamics.
Actor/writer (red buttons show), dead at 64
Dutch composer (hollow men), died at 63
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Leader of the Vietnamese independence movement against French colonial rule.
Vietnamese politician, 1st president of vietnam (b. 1890)
At 41, a producer dies from cancer
Belgium -- author (the white), dies at the age of 82
American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 1948 Olympics.
German essayist, lyricist, writer, adaptor, and narrative writer (b. 1917)
Decorated World War I hero who received the Medal of Honor.
American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1887)
American archaeologist and scholar (b. 1900)
American archaeologist (born in 1900)
13th president of portugal (born in 1894)
Actor (kronos, earth vs. flying saucers), died at 67
Portuguese general / president (1951-1958), dies at age 70
American nightclub owner and founder of hollywood reporter, flamingo hotel, and hollywood reporter (born 1890).
Dutch singer, dies at 54
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Scottish lexicographer dies at the age of 90
Composer dies at the age of 60
German lawyer and political scientist (b. 1900)
Prolific writer of novels and short stories.
American general, medal of honor recipient (b. 1883)
Dutch rower (d. 1953).
U.s. general (born 1883)
Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar classification.
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
American archaeologist, scholar (d. 1948).
American golfer (d. 1945).
Russian-born american wife to marc chagall, subject of many of his paintings (born in 1895).
Us senator (lame duck-amendement)
Adah Belle Samuels Thoms was an American suffragist and politician.
Marsden Hartley was an American modernist painter, poet, and essayist.
Executed irish republican (d. 1942)
American rower (b. 1874)
Irish republican (born in 1924)
American stock car driver (born 1919).
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
The international olympic committee was founded by a french historian and educator (d. 1937).
Actress (kniertje - on hope of blessing
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (glasvegas).
American clarinet player (original dixieland jass band, louisiana five) (d. 1934).
American actor, singer, and violinist (born in 1908)
New zealand rugby union player (born in 1860).
26. death of us singer/violist
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Japanese sumo wrestler, the 20th yokozuna (b. 1878)
The 20th yokozuna, a japanese sumo wrestler (born 1878).
Dutch art dealer and sister-in-law of Vincent van Gogh.
Australian writer known for his bush ballads and short stories.
Australian poet and author (b. 1867)
Austin Dobson was an English poet and essayist known for his light, humorous verse.
English poet and critic (b. 1840)
American oil pioneer lucas croatian-born (born 1855).
English poet (born 1840).
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
Australian politician, 1st premier of western australia (b. 1847)
At 41, writer dies
A self-taught French painter who is considered a pioneer of the Naïve or Primitive style of art.
Magie Rousseau was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for her vibrant, colorful paintings of rural landscapes.
French painter, most well-known for his dreamlike clarity and innate sense of design. his jungle scenes are his most famous work. after copying images from the louvre, he moved into his natural spontaneity and was first displayed in 1886. his works included "the sleeping gypsy", and "the jungle". he wrote poetry and music. his art was only appreciated at the …
French ambassador / painter
Famous deaths on September 2nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Ital screenwriter (libretti opera puccini)
Composer dies at 79
Legendary prince of Troy known for his role in the Trojan War.