Famous people and celebrities who died on September 25

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 25. 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.

• 1918 John Ireland

  Canadian-American actor and film director known for his work in mid-20th century cinema.

• 1959 Helen Broderick

  Comedienne / actress (swing time, top hat)

• 1961 Frank Fay

  American vaudeville star and light actor. he had a gift of holding his audience. from 1929, he made a few small films. he was once married to barbara stanwyck.

• 1968 Cornell Woolrich

  Cornell Woolrich was a pioneering American crime fiction writer who significantly influenced the noir genre. He wrote numerous novels and short stories that were adapted into classic films like 'Rear Window'. His work is considered foundational in hardboiled detective and suspense literature.

• 1970 Erich Maria Remarque

  German novelist best known for his novel 'All Quiet on the Western Front'.

• 1980 John Bonham

  Legendary drummer of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, known for his powerful and innovative drumming style. He tragically died at age 32 from an alcohol overdose, leaving an indelible mark on rock music history.

• 1984 Walter Pidgeon

  Canadian-american actor and singer (d.1984)

• 1986 Nikolay Nikolaevich Semenov

  Nobel Prize laureate for their researches into the mechanism of chemical reactions

• 1986 Nikolay Semyonov

  CHE - Russian physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1896)

• 1987 Mary Astor

  Renowned Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, Mary Astor was a prominent film star with a remarkable 45-year career spanning 109 films. She was particularly famous for her roles in classic movies like 'The Maltese Falcon'.

• 1991 Viviane Romance

  Viviane Romance was a prominent French actress who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, known for her captivating performances in French cinema. She was particularly renowned for her roles as seductive and charming characters, often portraying vampish or coquettish women. As Miss Paris 1930, she transitioned successfully from beauty pageants to a celebrated acting career.

• 1991 Klaus Barbie

  Known as the 'Butcher of Lyon', Klaus Barbie was a notorious Nazi SS and Gestapo official responsible for numerous war crimes during World War II. He was infamous for his brutal treatment of Jews and French Resistance members in Lyon, France. In 1987, he was tried and convicted of crimes against humanity, receiving a life sentence.

• 1995 Dorothy Dickson

  Actress/dancer (paying the piper) dies at 102

• 1999 Marion Zimmer Bradley

  Marion Zimmer Bradley was a pioneering American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for her groundbreaking novel 'The Mists of Avalon', which reimagined Arthurian legends from a feminist perspective.

• 2003 Edward Said

  A groundbreaking Palestinian-American intellectual who revolutionized postcolonial studies and critical theory. He was a professor at Columbia University and authored the seminal work 'Orientalism', which critically examined Western perceptions of Eastern cultures.

• 2003 George Plimpton

  George Plimpton was a pioneering participatory journalist who immersed himself in professional sports and wrote acclaimed books about his experiences. He was the long-time editor of the Paris Review and a respected literary figure in 20th-century American journalism.

• 2003 Franco Modigliani

  ECO - Italian-american economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2003)

• 2005 Don Adams

  Famous American actor best known for his comedic role as Maxwell Smart in the classic TV series 'Get Smart'. He was a popular comedian and voice actor with a significant television career.

• 2005 Urie Bronfenbrenner

  Influential Russian-American psychologist who revolutionized developmental psychology with his ecological systems theory. His work profoundly impacted understanding of child development and human ecology.

• 2005 Ghulam Mustafa Khan

  Ghulam Mustafa Khan was a prominent Pakistani linguist, author, and literary critic who made significant contributions to Pakistani literature and language studies.

• 2005 George Archer

  George Archer was a distinguished American professional golfer who won 29 tour victories and notably claimed victory at the Masters in 1969.

• 2009 Alicia de Larrocha

  Renowned Spanish classical pianist known for her exceptional interpretations of Spanish composers like Granados and Albéniz, and her remarkable technical precision.

• 2011 Wangari Maathai

  PEA - Kenyan environmentalist and politician, nobel prize laureate (d. 2011)

• 2012 Andy Williams

  Andy Williams was a legendary American pop singer known for his smooth voice, numerous hit songs, and his popular television variety show that ran from 1962 to 1971.

• 2012 Eric Ives

  Renowned English academic and historian specializing in Tudor history, particularly known for his scholarly works on Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's era.

• 2016 Arnold Palmer

  Legendary professional golfer known as 'The King', who transformed golf's popularity and became a global sports icon. He won 62 PGA Tour titles and 7 major championships, revolutionizing the sport's commercial appeal. Palmer was also a successful businessman with golf course ownership and prominent brand endorsements.

• 2016 José Fernández

  Talented Cuban-American baseball pitcher who played for the Miami Marlins, known for his exceptional skill and tragic early death in a boating accident.

• 2023 David McCallum

  Renowned Scottish-American actor famous for his iconic roles in 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' and long-running TV series 'NCIS' as Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. He was a versatile performer who successfully transitioned between television and film throughout his career.