Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1973

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1973. 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. 2 J. R. R. Tolkien

  English novelist, short story writer, poet, and philologist (b. 1892).

• Sept. 5 Jack Fournier

  American baseball player and coach (b. 1889).

• Sept. 7 Holling C. Holling

  American author and illustrator (b. 1900).

• Sept. 7 Lev Vladimirsky

  Kazakhstani-russian admiral (b. 1903).

• Sept. 10 Cornelia Meigs

  American author and playwright (b. 1884).

• Sept. 11 Salvador Allende

  Salvador Allende was a prominent Chilean politician who became the first democratically elected Marxist president in Latin America.

• Sept. 11 Neem Karoli Baba

  Indian philosopher and guru.

• Sept. 16 Víctor Jara

  Iconic Chilean folk singer, songwriter, and political activist who was tragically murdered during the Pinochet military coup.

• Sept. 19 Gram Parsons

  Influential American musician who pioneered the country rock genre, playing with legendary bands like The Byrds and The Flying Burrito...

• Sept. 19 Charles Horman
• Sept. 20 Jim Croce

  Jim Croce was an American folk and rock singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and storytelling songs. He achieved national fame in the early 1970s with hits such as "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" and "Time in a Bottle." Croce's career was tragically cut short when he died in a plane crash in 1973. [bio]

• Sept. 22 Paul van Zeeland

  Belgian lawyer, economist, and politician, 38th prime minister of belgium (b. 1893).

• Sept. 23 Pablo Neruda

  Pablo Neruda was a renowned Chilean poet, diplomat, and political activist who significantly influenced 20th-century Latin American...

• Sept. 24 Josué de Castro

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

• Sept. 24 August Kippasto

  Estonian-australian poet and wrestler (d. 1973).

• Sept. 24 Mario Paniconi
• Sept. 26 Anna Magnani

  Anna Magnani was an acclaimed Italian actress known for her powerful roles in both Italian neorealist cinema and international films. Renowned for her intense performances and earthy authenticity, she is widely considered one of the greatest actresses in the history of Italian and world cinema. [bio]

• Sept. 26 Ralph Earnhardt

  Prominent NASCAR driver and patriarch of the famous Earnhardt racing family, known for his racing skills and as the father of legendary...

• Sept. 26 Samuel Flagg Bemis

  American historian and author (b. 1891).

• Sept. 29 W H Auden

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• Sept. 29 Wystan Hugh Auden
• Sept. 30 Peter Pitseolak

  Inuit photographer and author (born in 1902).