Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1970

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1970. 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 François Mauriac

  French novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885).

• Sept. 1 Taira Shinken
• Sept. 3 Vince Lombardi

  Iconic NFL coach who transformed the Green Bay Packers and became synonymous with excellence and leadership in American football.

• Sept. 3 Alan Wilson

  Influential blues musician known as 'Blind Owl', co-founder of Canned Heat and co-writer of their hit song 'On the Road Again'.

• Sept. 3 Vasil Gendov

  Bulgarian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1891).

• Sept. 5 Jochen Rindt

  Legendary Austrian Formula One racing driver who became the sport's only posthumous World Champion after his fatal crash at Monza in 1970.

• Sept. 7 Yitzhak Gruenbaum

  Polish-israeli journalist and politician, 1st internal affairs minister of israel (b. 1879).

• Sept. 8 Percy Spencer

  American engineer, invented the microwave oven (b. 1894).

• Sept. 11 Chester Morris

  Chester Morris was an American actor known for his roles in film, television, and stage during the early to mid-20th century, particularly as the star of the 'Boston Blackie' detective film series. [bio]

• Sept. 18 Jimi Hendrix

  Jimi Hendrix was a pioneering American guitarist, singer, and songwriter renowned for his influential work in the rock and psychedelic genres. Considered one of the greatest electric guitarists in history, Hendrix is celebrated for his innovative use of feedback, distortion, and wah-wah pedal. He rose to international stardom with songs such as 'Purple Haze', 'Hey Joe', and 'Voodoo Child (Slight … [bio]

• Sept. 18 Cesare Giardini
• Sept. 19 Johannes Heinrich Schultz
• Sept. 20 Alexandros Othonaios

  Greek general and politician, 126h prime minister of greece (b. 1879).

• Sept. 22 Alice Hamilton

  Pioneer in the field of occupational health.

• Sept. 22 Erich Waschneck
• Sept. 22 Vojtěch Jarník
• Sept. 23 Bourvil

  Iconic French comedian and actor who became a beloved national figure through his memorable performances in classic comedy films,...

• Sept. 23 Veno Pilon
• Sept. 25 Erich Maria Remarque

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

• Sept. 28 Abdel Gamal Nasser

  Gamal Abdel Nasser was a pivotal Egyptian leader who transformed the Arab world through his revolutionary politics and pan-Arab nationalism.

• Sept. 28 John Dos Passos

  American novelist, poet, essayist, and playwright (b. 1896).

• Sept. 28 Gamal Abd el-Nasser
• Sept. 29 Gilbert Seldes

  American writer and cultural critic (b. 1893).

• Sept. 29 Edward Everett Horton

  American actor (b. 1886).