Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1977. 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 Ethel Waters

  Ethel Waters was an influential American singer and actress, renowned for her contributions to jazz, blues, and gospel music, as well as her pioneering work on stage and in film. She broke racial barriers throughout her career and made a lasting impact on American entertainment. [bio]

• Sept. 3 Gianni Vella

  Maltese artist (b. 1885).

• Sept. 4 E. F. Schumacher

  Ernst Friedrich Schumacher was a renowned economist and philosopher known for his influential work on sustainable development and...

• Sept. 4 Stelios Perpiniadis

  Greek singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1899).

• Sept. 4 Jean Rostand

  French biologist and philosopher (b. 1894).

• Sept. 4 Ernst Friedrich Schumacher
• Sept. 5 Marcel Thiry

  Belgian writer and walloon militant (born in 1897).

• Sept. 5 Tatsuo Yoshida
• Sept. 8 Zero Mostel

  Zero Mostel was an American actor, comedian, and singer, renowned for his versatile stage and film performances, particularly on Broadway and in Hollywood. He became widely recognized for his comedic talents and his dynamic presence in both drama and musical theatre. [bio]

• Sept. 12 Robert Lowell

  Robert Lowell was a highly influential American poet and a key figure in the confessional poetry movement.

• Sept. 12 Steven Biko

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist who died in police custody, becoming a powerful symbol of resistance against racial...

• Sept. 12 Les Haylen

  Australian journalist and politician (b. 1898).

• Sept. 13 Leopold Stokowski

  Leopold Stokowski was a renowned conductor and musical director famous for his innovative orchestral performances and his connection to...

• Sept. 13 Mario Moretti
• Sept. 16 Maria Callas

  Maria Callas was a world-renowned Greek-American soprano recognized for her extraordinary vocal range and dramatic interpretations. She played a pivotal role in reviving 19th-century bel canto opera and became one of the most influential opera singers of the 20th century. [bio]

• Sept. 16 Marc Bolan

  Iconic British rock musician who founded the influential band T-Rex, Marc Bolan was a pivotal figure in the glam rock movement of the 1970s.

• Sept. 18 Paul Bernays

  English-swiss mathematician and philosopher (b. 1888).

• Sept. 21 Kurt Adler
• Sept. 26 Uday Shankar

  Uday Shankar was a pioneering Indian dancer and choreographer who revolutionized classical and folk dance forms, introducing modern...

• Sept. 26 Ernie Lombardi
• Sept. 29 Alexander Tcherepnin

  Russian-american composer and pianist (d. 1977).

• Sept. 29 Robert McKimson

  American animator and illustrator (b. 1910).

• Sept. 30 Mary Ford

  Famous American musician and guitarist, best known for her collaboration with Les Paul and pioneering electric guitar music.