Famous people and celebrities who died on September 19

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 19. 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.

• 1881 James Garfield

  American politician. he was inaugurated as the u.s. president in march 1881 after having previously been a carpenter, lawyer soldier, politician, educator, and soldier. he was president for seven months.

• 1905 Thomas John Barnardo

  Irish-english philanthropist (b. 1845)

• 1906 Maria Georgina Grey

  English educator, founded the girls' day school trust (b. 1816)

• 1944 Guy Gibson

  Guy Gibson was a distinguished Royal Air Force pilot and commander during World War II, famous for leading the legendary 'Dambusters' raid against German dams. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his exceptional bravery and leadership in Operation Chastise.

• 1965 Lionel Terray

  Renowned French mountaineer who made significant first ascents in the Himalayas and Patagonia, including Makalu and Cerro Fitzroy. He was a pioneering alpine climber who pushed the boundaries of high-altitude mountaineering in the 1950s.

• 1968 Chester Carlson

  Pioneering American inventor who developed xerography, revolutionizing document reproduction technology and laying the groundwork for modern photocopying.

• 1973 Gram Parsons

  Influential American musician who pioneered the country rock genre, playing with legendary bands like The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. His innovative musical style significantly influenced rock and country music before his untimely death in 1973.

• 1978 Etienne Gilson

  French philosopher and historian. he was a scholar of medieval philosophy and also philosophized according to the traditions of thomas aquinas. however, he didn't consider himself a neoscholastic or neothomist philosopheraeur". in fact, he was a constant critic of both of these schools. he was elected "immortal", (member) to the acada(c),mie franassaise in 1946.

• 1984 June Preisser

  At 61, a car accident kills a dancer/actress (babes in arms).

• 1985 Italo Calvino

  Renowned Italian novelist and journalist who significantly influenced postwar literature. He was a key figure in neorealism and later postmodern narrative styles. His works like 'Invisible Cities' and 'If on a Winter's Night a Traveler' are considered masterpieces of 20th-century literature.

• 1986 Vivian Duncan

  Entertainer (duncan sisters)

• 1987 Einar Gerhardsen

  Norwegian politician from the labour party. he served as prime minister during three periods: 1945aeur”1951, 1955aeur”1963, and 1963aeur”1965.

• 1990 Hermes Pan

  Renowned Hollywood choreographer famous for his extensive collaboration with Fred Astaire, creating iconic dance sequences in numerous classic musicals during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

• 1992 Jacques Pic

  Renowned French chef who ran the legendary three-Michelin-starred restaurant Maison Pic in Valence, France. He was part of a culinary dynasty, with both his father and son being notable chefs, and his daughter Anne-Sophie Pic continuing the family's gastronomic legacy.

• 1995 Orville Redenbacher

  Iconic American entrepreneur who revolutionized the popcorn industry through agricultural innovation and genetic research. A Purdue University graduate who transformed his farming background into a globally recognized brand.

• 2003 Slim Dusty

  Slim Dusty was a legendary Australian country music singer-songwriter who significantly influenced the national music scene, recording over 100 albums and becoming an iconic figure in Australian cultural history.

• 2004 Skeeter Davis

  Renowned country music singer known for her hit song 'The End of the World', which became a crossover pop and country success in the early 1960s.

• 2004 Ellis Marsalis

  Renowned jazz pianist and music educator who was the patriarch of the famous Marsalis musical family, father to notable musicians Branford and Wynton Marsalis.

• 2004 Eddie Adams

  Eddie Adams was actually a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist famous for his iconic Vietnam War photograph of a Viet Cong prisoner's execution, not an astronomer.

• 2006 Roy Schuiten

  Roy Schuiten was a prominent Dutch professional cyclist who competed in road and track cycling, later transitioning to team management. He was known for his significant contributions to cycling during the 1970s and early 1980s.

• 2006 Danny Flores

  Danny Flores was an American musician, best known as a member of The Champs and for his saxophone playing and songwriting, particularly famous for the hit song 'Tequila'.

• 2008 Earl Palmer

  Legendary session drummer who was a key member of the Wrecking Crew and played on numerous iconic recordings across multiple genres.

• 2011 Dolores Hope

  Wife of comedian Bob Hope, she was an American singer, actress, and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

• 2013 Hiroshi Yamauchi

  Legendary Japanese business executive who transformed Nintendo from a playing card company to a global video game powerhouse. He led Nintendo from 1950 to 2002 and was instrumental in the company's success during the video game revolution.

• 2013 Robert Barnard

  Renowned English crime novelist and literary critic known for his detective fiction and academic works on literature.

• 2014 Audrey Long

  American actress known for her work in Hollywood during the 1940s, primarily in film noir and western genres. She appeared in numerous movies before retiring from acting.

• 2020 John Turner

  John Turner was a prominent Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Canada in 1984. He was a notable Liberal Party member known for his charismatic image and political career spanning several decades.

• 2021 Jimmy Greaves

  Legendary English footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability and later became a popular television personality and pundit.

• 2021 John Challis

  English actor (b. 1942)