Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1979

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1979. 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 Otto P. Weyland

  American general (b. 1903).

• Sept. 5 Alberto di Jorio

  Former head of vatican bank, secretary to the 1958 conclave (born 1884).

• Sept. 7 I. A. Richards

  English literary critic and rhetorician (b. 1893).

• Sept. 8 Jean Seberg

  Jean Seberg was an American actress best known for her starring role in the French New Wave film 'Breathless' (À bout de souffle), as well as her Hollywood debut in 'Saint Joan'. Her combination of American charm and European sensibility made her an iconic figure in international cinema during the 1960s. [bio]

• Sept. 10 Agostinho Neto

  Agostinho Neto was a significant Angolan political leader and poet who became the first president of Angola after the country's...

• Sept. 10 Mahmud Taleghani
• Sept. 10 Federico Pezzullo
• Sept. 12 Aleksandr Veniaminovič Mačeret
• Sept. 14 Nur Mohammad Taraki
• Sept. 14 Pastora Imperio
• Sept. 16 Gio Ponti
• Sept. 18 Gene Kelly

  Gene Kelly was an American dancer, actor, singer, film director, producer, and choreographer, recognized for his energetic and athletic dancing style, his good looks, and his likable characters on screen. He is best known for his performances in classic Hollywood musicals such as 'Singin' in the Rain' and 'An American in Paris', contributing significantly to the development and popularity of … [bio]

• Sept. 20 Ludvík Svoboda

  Czech general and politician, 8th president of czechoslovakia (b. 1895).

• Sept. 22 Abul A'la Maududi

  Pakistani theologian, islamic scholar and jurist (b. 1903).

• Sept. 22 Otto Robert Frisch
• Sept. 22 Charles Ehresmann
• Sept. 25 Cesare Terranova
• Sept. 26 John Cromwell

  Actor/director (of human bondage) dies at 91.

• Sept. 26 Aleksandra L'vovna Tolstaja
• Sept. 27 Gracie Fields

  Gracie Fields was a renowned British actress, singer, and comedienne, celebrated for her performances in film, theatre, and music hall. Rising from humble beginnings, she became a beloved entertainer, especially famed for her morale-boosting World War II tours and for bridging class barriers with her relatable persona and extraordinary talent. [bio]

• Sept. 27 Jimmy McCulloch

  Scottish musician who played guitar for Paul McCartney's Wings and died at a young age of 26 from drug-related heart failure.

• Sept. 29 Ivan Wyschnegradsky

  Russian composer (b. 1893).

• Sept. 29 Francisco Macías Nguema
• Sept. 29 Ludwig Rex
• Sept. 29 Ivan Aleksandrovič Vyšnegradskij