Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1960

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1960. 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

• Sept. 1 Fred Schmind
• Sept. 1 Hisamuddin di Selangor
• Sept. 3 Willie McStay
• Sept. 3 Joseph Lamb
• Sept. 3 Jimmy Savo
• Sept. 7 Wilhelm Pieck

  German carpenter and politician, president of east germany (b. 1873).

• Sept. 9 Jussi Björling

  Jussi Björling was a celebrated Swedish tenor, renowned for his exceptional vocal technique and beautiful tone. Recognized as one of the greatest operatic tenors of the 20th century, Björling achieved international acclaim with performances at leading opera houses and concert venues worldwide. [bio]

• Sept. 13 Leó Weiner

  Hungarian composer and educator (b. 1885).

• Sept. 13 Sophie Wachner
• Sept. 14 M. Karagatsis

  Greek author, playwright, and critic (b. 1908).

• Sept. 15 Héctor Castro
• Sept. 20 Ida L'vovna Rubinštejn
• Sept. 20 Michel Brusselmans
• Sept. 22 Melanie Klein

  Renowned psychoanalyst known for her work on child psychology.

• Sept. 23 Kathlyn Williams
• Sept. 24 Mátyás Seiber
• Sept. 25 Emily Post

  American writer.

• Sept. 26 Lio Lenzi
• Sept. 26 Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar
• Sept. 26 Ciro Drago
• Sept. 27 Sylvia Pankhurst

  English feminist / daughter emmeline, who dies at 78.

• Sept. 29 John Baillie

  Scottish theologian (b. 1886).

• Sept. 29 John Goodwin

  British soldier and medical practitioner, 14th governor of queensland (b. 1871).

• Sept. 29 Paul Häberlin
• Sept. 30 Guido Enrico Fiorini
• Sept. 30 St John Philby