September 23rd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on September 23rd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
Italian race car driver (b. 1933)
Australian businessman (b. 1941)
2020
Legendary NFL running back
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French singer who has been onscreen since the 1940s as a leading lady in films such as "the sun also rises," bonjour tristesse, "the night of the generals", and many others.
English journalist and writer; editor, the sunday times
Legendary NFL running back known for his agility and speed.
Renowned British journalist and editor known for his work at The Sunday Times.
Gale Sayers was a legendary football player known for his exceptional skills and agility on the field.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
Pioneering entrepreneur in the technology industry.
Pioneer in the field of fiber optics and shared the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Pioneer in the field of fiber optics and awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
American film producer who collaborated with george lucas to create such films as "american graffiti", "star wars", and "the empire strikes back."
Hong kong-american-british electrical engineer and physicist (b. 1933)
American author, journalist, and philanthropist (b.1942)
2015
Arya samaj, a vedic scholar and religious leader from hinduism, was founded by arya samaj (d. 1883).
2014
American basketball player and coach (b. 1943)
American ice hockey referee and player (d. 2014).
American football player and wrestler (b. 1934)
American anthropologist and biologist (b. 1934)
2013
Pachia Devi was an Indian spiritual leader and the founder of the Pachia Devi Ashram in Rajasthan.
American captain, lawyer, and politician (b. 1934)
Syrian colonel and politician (b. 1925)
American botanist and immunologist (b. 1907)
2012
Diani Dressler was a German-American botanist who specialized in the study of orchids.
Venezuelan baseball player and coach (b. 1941)
Russian general and politician, 1st minister of defence for russia (b. 1948)
Canadian journalist and academic (b. 1937)
Sam the record man was founded by a canadian businessman (d. 2012).
South african boxer (b. 1966)
2010
Prolific manga artist who co-created the popular series 'Ninja Hattori-kun'.
Renowned art dealer known for her involvement in the art world.
Renowned investigative journalist known for his fearless reporting.
Australian hunter and television host (b. 1941)
American murderer (born 1969)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Renowned poet known for his impactful verses.
American sailor and politician, united states secretary of the navy (b. 1918)
American businessman and cabinet member during the kennedy administration (born 1918).
2008
Renowned author known for his captivating novels.
Renowned British author known for his works on history and travel.
American journalist and author (d. 2008)
Australian journalist (born 1942)
2006
American politician who served as the Governor of Virginia.
Influential American blues guitarist and singer.
English trumpet player and composer (b. 1921)
English composer and professional trumpeter (born in 1921)
2005
Rewa Devi was a Nepali actress who appeared in several Nepali and Indian films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Cooper Perry was a British astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
Puerto rican-american general (d. 2005)
Puerto rican revolutionary (born 33).
2004
Contributed to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.
Known for his work in quantum gravity and the Wheeler-DeWitt equation.
Canadian-american ice hockey coach and player (d. 2004).
Dutch singer (born 1951)
English actor (born 1952).
2003
American rockabilly singer (born 1939).
Russian physician and journalist (b. 1937)
2002
Sri lankan broadcaster (born 1927)
2001
Welsh footballer (born 1928)
2000
Dorsey B. Thomas served as a prominent political figure in his community.
Aurelio Rodriguez was a Mexican professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
Mexican baseball player, coach, and manager (d. 2000)
American journalist and author (b. 1925)
American attorney and law professor (b. 1901)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Australian-american screenwriter and producer (b. 1910)
1998
Franceen Bowers was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Mary frann was an american actress best known for her role as joanna loudon on the tv sitcom newhart.
American actress (d. 1998)
English footballer (born 1909)
1997
Prolific manga artist who co-created the popular series Perman.
American author (b. 1906)
Writer (everybody goes to rick casablanca), who dies at 86
Actress (cool world), dead at 78
72 years old, the head coach of chicago bears dies
1996
Renowned manga artist known for creating iconic series such as Doraemon.
Influential manga artist known for creating popular series like Ninja Hattori-kun.
Japanese cartoonist (born 1933).
Baritone dies at 86
At 86, archaeologist dies
1995
Soho club owner dies at 74
At 81, blues singer/pianist dies
1994
Jean-louis barrault, a french comedian, actress, and theatre director, married jean-louis barrault. their company was founded in 1946 and they became one of france's most prominent stage couples. her film credits include "jean de la lune," children of montmarte," and "maria chapdelaine".
American author of science and strange fiction. he was also a scenarist, and copy-writer. in 1932, he became interested in "weird tales", and in 1934 began publishing as a contributor to scifi and fantasy magazines. while he was writing, he worked in advertising during the 1940s. he wrote 39 episodes for "stay tuned for terror," a radio horror program. although …
American golfer (born 1916).
Alg moslem leader shot at 26
Singer, dies at 42
Vso founder, who dies at age 80
Singaporean businessman hanged at 59
Alger moslem leader, shot
1993
Actor/producer (ghost, dear heart) dies at 53 from cancer
1992
Renowned author known for his works in the Western genre.
1. first female basball ump (1969 ny penn league) dies at 61
American diplomat and general (d. 1992).
Estonian poet and scholar (d. 1992).
Actor (guilty by suspicion), dies from an ulcer
At 93, the 1st curator (national air & space museum) dies.
Us general (d-day battle of bulge), is killed at 100
1991
Homer & eddie: director / actress
At 51, an adult film director dies from a heart attack
1990
Ineze Mabille was a renowned South African poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
First female umpire in professional baseball.
1988
German composer and conductor known for his contributions to classical music.
Hungarian lawyer, explorer, and author (d. 1988)
Composer dies at 79
1987
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American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career. fosse is the only artist to win both an emmy, a tony award and an oscar all in one year. he was also one of the greatest dance talents of the 20th century. fosse was not only a gifted dancer, but he also had a great ability to direct …
Former Chief Investment Officer at JPMorgan Chase known for her role in the London Whale trading scandal.
Influential choreographer and director known for his unique style in musical theatre.
American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director (d. 1987)
At 47, a us country singer (man needs a woman) dies.
1985
Actor (wagonmaster) dies at 72 from a heart attack
1984
British literary critic and editor.
1983
Renowned art historian known for his work on the history of art.
1982
American actor and singer from country-western, who died at the age of 68 after suffering heart failure (b. 1914).
1981
Esteemed writer and actor known for his contributions to Indigenous literature.
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Actor (harry & tonto: little big man) dies at 82
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
Actress (october man carnival) dies at 75
1978
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
Lymon Bostock was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.
American baseball player (murdered). (born 1950).
Actor (macon county line illegal, big combo), died at 79
1977
Renowned Spanish painter known for his vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.
1975
Actor/writer (rockets galore and ziegfield girl), died at 75
1974
Scottish drummer (b. 1950)
American actor and comedian (b. 1905)
Writer dies at age 70
Scottish musician, drummer, and band member of average white band (awb.).
1973
Chilean poet and diplomat awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
Chilean poet and diplomat, nobel prize laureate (d. 1973)
Poet (100 love sonnets), died at 69
British headmaster dies at 89
Composer dies at 87
1972
Actor (uncle gunnar mama), dies aged 63
1971
Renowned Norwegian painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Actor (paradise alley safari, rio), is killed at 77
American mathematician and topologist (b. 1888)
American mathematician (born in 1888).
1970
French actor and singer best known for his roles in comedy films, most notably in his collaboration with louis de funès in the films le corniaud (1965) and la grande vadrouille (1966).
American politician who served as the Governor of Maine from 1945 to 1949.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968
Italian priest and saint (b. 1887)
1967
Tura Lundgren was a Swedish painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
Polish wrestler and strongman (d. 1967).
1965
Kale Brock was an Australian explorer known for his expeditions in the Outback.
1961
Actor (imitation of life, bedlam egg & i), is killed at 71
Finnish musicologist/author (stenkol) dies at 65
1960
Actress (single woman) dies at 72 from a heart attack
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
Canadian publisher, lawyer, and politician (b. 1876)
Canadian politician and publisher of newspapers (born 1876).
1957
Nashton Wainwright was a British painter known for his impressionist landscapes and portraits.
1956
Orton Lowe was a British painter known for his landscape and seascape paintings.
At 75, newscaster (meet the veep) dies
1954
German sculptor recognized for his monumental works.
1952
Waldron Ricks was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
1951
German engineer (b. 1863)
1950
Caeson Wilde was a renowned British poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
American basketball coach and player (born in 1892)
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Garman Ryan was a successful businessman and philanthropist.
1947
Leader of the bulgaria boer party, hanged
1945
Italian carabiniere (born 1920)
1944
Roiza Davidovna was a Russian-Jewish poet who wrote about the experiences of Jewish people during the Holocaust.
Swiss author and critic (b. 1875)
Netherlands prime minister, buried
1943
English author, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1864)
British actress, red-haired, globe-trotting socialite, and novelist since 1900. she wrote her autobiography, and adapted books for screenplays while in hollywood.
1940
Italian historian and political theorist.
American businessman (b. 1869)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Founder of psychoanalysis
Austrian psychiatrist who is known as the father and founder of psychoanalysis. he was a hypnotist who eventually abandoned this practice in favor of listening to patients speak. he developed several psychoanalysis methods, including "free association" (or working with repression), which are still used today. freud demonstrated that the key to unlocking our unconscious was in getting at repressed memories. …
An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.
Founder of psychoanalysis.
Floyd Gibbons was a war correspondent and radio commentator.
Mexican politician and diplomat, interim president, 1911 (b. 1863)
1937
Composer dies at 68
1936
First mayor of Tel Aviv.
1932
French painter and lithographer known as the father of the modern poster.
1930
Author dies at 62
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Austrian-german chemist, physicist, and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1865)
Austrian chemist (nobel 1995), dies at 64
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1917
German world war i pilot (born in 1897).
1916
Russian journalist known for his work in promoting education and social reform.
1913
Argentinian general (b. 1825)
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on September 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1906
Canadian politician known for his contributions to public service.
Flemish journalist/mayor of antwerp
1904
Renowned French artist and designer known for his innovative glasswork during the Art Nouveau movement.
1902
Explorer and geologist known for his exploration of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon.
At 68, a us geologist (grand canyon) dies.
1900
Spanish general and politician known for his role in the Spanish military and politics.
American philanthropist (born 1816).