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Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1959

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1959. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Curt Rothenberger
    Sept. 1 Curt Rothenberger
  • Cesare Manaresi
    Sept. 1 Cesare Manaresi
  • Frithjof Tønnesen
    Sept. 1 Frithjof Tønnesen
  • Mary H. O'Connor
    Sept. 3 Mary H. O'Connor
  • Edmund Gwenn
    Sept. 6 Edmund Gwenn

    Edmund Gwenn was an English actor best known for his role as Kris Kringle in the film 'Miracle on 34th Street,' for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. With a career spanning stage and screen in both the UK and Hollywood, Gwenn is celebrated for his affable character roles and significant contribution to classic cinema. [bio]

  • Kay Kendall
    Sept. 6 Kay Kendall

    Kay Kendall was an acclaimed English actress and comedienne, best known for her roles in British comedies during the 1950s. She gained fame for her sparkling screen presence and comic timing, becoming one of the most popular film stars of her era before her untimely death at 32. [bio]

  • Maurice Duplessis
    Sept. 7 Maurice Duplessis

    Maurice Duplessis was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and from 1944 to 1959.

  • Ramón Fonst
    Sept. 9 Ramón Fonst

    Cuban fencer (d. 1959).

  • Paul Douglas
    Sept. 11 Paul Douglas

    Paul Douglas was an American actor best known for his work in film and on stage during the mid-20th century. He gained prominence for his roles in both comedic and dramatic productions, notably in the films 'It Happens Every Spring' and 'Angels in the Outfield.' [bio]

  • Gilbert Adrian
    Sept. 13 Gilbert Adrian

    Renowned American fashion designer who worked for MGM, glamorizing Hollywood stars and winning the Fashion Critic's 'Winnie' Award in 1945.

  • Howard Gould
    Sept. 13 Howard Gould
  • Ede Herczog
    Sept. 14 Ede Herczog
  • Umberto Crudeli
    Sept. 14 Umberto Crudeli
  • Benjamin Péret
    Sept. 18 Benjamin Péret

    French poet and parisian dadaist, he was also a founding member and central figure of the french surrealist movement.

  • Abraham Flexner
    Sept. 21 Abraham Flexner

    American educator, the institute for advanced study was founded in 1959.

  • George Padmore
    Sept. 23 George Padmore
  • S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
    Sept. 26 S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike

    Sri lankan lawyer and politician, 4th prime minister of sri lanka (b. 1899).

  • Leslie Morshead
    Sept. 26 Leslie Morshead

    Australian general businessman and educator (d.59).

  • Teodor Ussisoo
    Sept. 26 Teodor Ussisoo

    Estonian furniture designer and educator (b. 1878).

  • Kathleen Myers
    Sept. 27 Kathleen Myers
  • Antonio Ferrarese
    Sept. 27 Antonio Ferrarese
  • Rudolf Caracciola
    Sept. 28 Rudolf Caracciola

    Legendary German racing driver who was one of the most successful European motorsport competitors of the 1930s, known for his exceptional...

  • Quinto Santoli
    Sept. 28 Quinto Santoli
  • Oscar Griswold
    Sept. 28 Oscar Griswold
  • Giulio Belvederi
    Sept. 28 Giulio Belvederi
  • Bruce Bairnsfather
    Sept. 29 Bruce Bairnsfather

    British humorist and cartoonist (b. 1887).

  • Henry Barwell
    Sept. 30 Henry Barwell

    Australian politician, 28th premier of south australia (b. 1877).