Famous people and celebrities who died on September 24

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 24. 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.

• 1904 Niels Ryberg Finsen

  Nobel Prize laureate in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light radiation, whereby he has opened a new avenue for medical science

• 1945 Hans Geiger

  German physicist who invented the geiger counter, the first detector that successfully detects individual alpha particles and other radiations.

• 1948 Warren William

  Actor (fear wolf man, madame x), is killed at 53

• 1962 Charles Reisner

  American silent actor and film director (born in 1887).

• 1967 Orville Caldwell

  At 71, the death of the deputy major (la-1940).

• 1973 Josué de Castro

  Brazilian physician, geographer, and activist renowned for his groundbreaking work on hunger and social issues in developing countries.

• 1976 Bruno VeSota

  Actor/director (chopper, teenage doll), is killed at 54

• 1982 Sarah Churchill

  British actress, born 1914.

• 1983 Isobel Baillie

  A scottish dame was hailed as one the greatest oratorio singing artists of the century. baillie made her professional debut in 1921. she was praised for her first season in london two year later. she performed over 1000 performances of handel’s messiah. she died september 24, 1983 in manchester, england, age 88.

• 1984 Neil Hamilton

  American actor (b. 1899)

• 1991 Mary Lawrence

  Groundbreaking advertising executive who founded Wells, Rich, Greene, Inc. and became the highest-paid female executive in the United States in 1977.

• 1993 Bruno Pontecorvo

  Renowned Italian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to particle physics and defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, becoming a controversial scientific figure.

• 1993 Zita Johann

  Zita Johann was an actress known for her role in the film 'The Mummy'.

• 1996 Mark Frankel

  British actor who tragically died at a young age of 34, known for roles in television series like 'Solitaire'.

• 1996 Zeki Müren

  Zeki Müren was a legendary Turkish classical music singer, actor, and cultural icon who significantly influenced Turkish art music and entertainment during the mid-20th century.

• 2002 Mike Webster

  Legendary NFL center who played primarily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, considered one of the greatest centers in NFL history and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• 2004 Françoise Sagan

  Renowned French novelist who became an international literary sensation with her debut novel 'Bonjour Tristesse' at just 18 years old. She was a prolific writer who authored numerous novels, plays, and memoirs, and was a significant figure in mid-20th century French literature.

• 2008 Irene Dailey

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in television, particularly in the soap opera 'Another World' and the film 'The Grissom Gang'.

• 2009 Susan Atkins

  Notorious member of the Manson Family who participated in the brutal murder of Sharon Tate in 1969, later becoming a born-again Christian in prison.

• 2009 Nelly Arcan

  Nelly Arcan was a provocative Canadian author and sex worker who wrote critically acclaimed novels exploring themes of sexuality, identity, and social taboos.

• 2013 Anthony Lawrence

  Anthony Lawrence is a renowned Australian poet known for his landscape poetry exploring themes of death, sexuality, and masculinity. He published six poetry collections and was significantly influenced by James Dickey. Born in Tamworth, NSW, he became a respected literary critic and poetry teacher.

• 2013 Paul Dietzel

  Legendary American football coach who led LSU to a national championship in 1958 and was named National Coach of the Year. He coached at Louisiana State University, United States Military Academy, and University of South Carolina.

• 2014 Deborah Cavendish

  Duchess of Devonshire, a prominent English aristocrat known for her social influence, literary work, and role in the Mitford family legacy.

• 2014 Christopher Hogwood

  Renowned English harpsichord player, conductor, and composer who founded the Academy of Ancient Music. A significant figure in the early music revival movement.

• 2015 Alan Moore

  Legendary graphic novelist and comic book writer who revolutionized the medium with groundbreaking works like Watchmen and V for Vendetta, profoundly influencing modern comic book storytelling.

• 2016 Buckwheat Zydeco

  Legendary zydeco musician who popularized the genre internationally and brought Cajun and Creole music to global audiences.

• 2016 Mel Charles

  Welsh footballer (b. 1935)

• 2022 Pharoah Sanders

  Legendary jazz saxophonist known for his avant-garde and spiritual jazz performances, who significantly influenced free jazz and collaborated with John Coltrane.