Famous people and celebrities who died on September 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 22. 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.

• 1666 Taj Mahal (musician)

  Grammy Award-winning blues musician renowned for his distinctive voice and exceptional instrumental skills, blending traditional blues with world music influences.

• 1776 Nathan Hale

  American patriot during the revolutionary war. to gain information about troop positions, he infiltrated british lines. he was captured by the british and said that he regretted not having more lives to serve his country.

• 1956 Frederick Soddy

  CHE - English chemist and economist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877)

• 1960 Melanie Klein

  Renowned psychoanalyst known for her work on child psychology.

• 1961 Marion Davies

  American actress. she is most well-known as the mistress to william randolph hearst for 37 years. he first noticed her when she was 16 and was performing on stage. she was 50 at the time. he wanted to make her a star, but one critic said that miss davies had a wide range of expressions from a to b.

• 1965 Othmar Ammann

  Othmar Ammann was a Swiss-American civil engineer known for designing several major suspension bridges in the United States, including the George Washington Bridge and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

• 1969 Adolfo López Mateos

  Adolfo López Mateos was a prominent Mexican politician who served as the 48th President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964, playing a significant role in the country's political development.

• 1970 Alice Hamilton

  Pioneer in the field of occupational health.

• 1980 Avice Landone

  British actress who appeared in various films and television shows during the mid-20th century, contributing to the entertainment industry of her time.

• 1985 Axel Springer

  Influential German media entrepreneur who revolutionized post-war journalism through publications like Bild and Hamburger Abendblatt, significantly shaping public discourse and media landscape in Germany.

• 1993 Maurice Abravanel

  Renowned Greek-American conductor and pianist who made significant contributions to classical music during the mid-20th century.

• 1994 Leonard Feather

  Influential jazz critic, pianist, composer, and producer who significantly shaped jazz journalism and music criticism in the 20th century.

• 1996 Dorothy Lamour

  Dorothy Lamour was a famous Hollywood actress known for her exotic beauty and comedic roles in the popular 'Road to...' film series with Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. She popularized the sarong in cinema and began her career as a nightclub singer in New York before becoming a prominent film star.

• 1997 Shoichi Yokoi

  Japanese soldier who famously hid in Guam's jungles for 28 years after World War II, becoming a symbol of extraordinary wartime dedication and survival.

• 1999 George C. Scott

  George C. Scott was a renowned American actor, director, and producer famous for his powerful performances in iconic films like 'Patton' and 'Dr. Strangelove'. He famously declined the Best Actor Oscar for 'Patton', considering the awards ceremony a 'meat parade'.

• 2001 Isaac Stern

  Renowned Russian-American violinist who was a pivotal figure in classical music, making his symphonic debut at age 11 and performing at Carnegie Hall in 1943.

• 2003 Gordon Jump

  Beloved television actor best known for his role as Arthur Carlson in 'WKRP in Cincinnati' and as the Maytag Repairman in iconic television commercials. He was a familiar face in American entertainment from the 1970s to early 2000s.

• 2004 Pete Schoening

  Pete Schoening was a renowned American mountaineer famous for his heroic rescue during the 1953 K2 expedition, saving multiple climbers' lives.

• 2006 Edward Albert

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Butterflies Are Free', for which he won a Golden Globe. Son of actors Margo and Eddie Albert, he had a notable career in film and television.

• 2007 Marcel Marceau

  Marcel Marceau was a legendary French pantomime artist who revolutionized the art of silent performance. He created the iconic white-faced clown character 'Bip' and became globally renowned for his expressive mime techniques. Marceau was a cultural ambassador who elevated pantomime to a respected theatrical art form.

• 2008 Thomas Dörflein

  German zookeeper (b. 1963)

• 2010 Eddie Fisher

  Renowned American crooner of the 1950s who was a major pop music star, known for hit songs like 'Oh! My Papa' and experiencing significant career fluctuations due to personal controversies and substance issues.

• 2013 Álvaro Mutis

  Renowned Colombian-Mexican writer, poet, and novelist known for his significant contributions to Latin American literature, particularly his works featuring the character Maqroll.

• 2013 David H. Hubel

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning information processing in the visual system

• 2013 Jane Connell

  American stage and screen actress known for her character roles in theater and television, with a career spanning several decades.

• 2013 Luciano Vincenzoni

  Prominent Italian screenwriter known for his significant work in the film industry, particularly in the spaghetti western genre. He collaborated with notable directors and helped shape Italian cinema.

• 2015 Yogi Berra

  Yogi Berra was a legendary New York Yankees catcher, widely considered one of the greatest players in baseball history. He was renowned for his exceptional skills behind the plate and his memorable, witty quotes that became part of American popular culture. Berra was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

• 2022 Hilary Mantel

  Hilary Mantel was a renowned British author who won the Booker Prize twice for her historical novels 'Wolf Hall' and 'Bring Up the Bodies'. She was a critically acclaimed writer known for her innovative historical fiction.