Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1980. 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

  • Antonio Dazzi
    Sept. 1 Antonio Dazzi
  • Antonio Corazza
    Sept. 3 Antonio Corazza
  • Barbara Loden
    Sept. 5 Barbara Loden
  • Sedad Hakki Eldem
    Sept. 7 Sedad Hakki Eldem
  • Willard Libby
    Sept. 8 Willard Libby

    Renowned American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the carbon-14 dating method, revolutionizing archaeological...

  • John Howard Griffin
    Sept. 9 John Howard Griffin

    American journalist and author (b. 1920).

  • Bill Evans
    Sept. 15 Bill Evans

    Legendary jazz pianist known for his innovative and lyrical approach to improvisation, particularly in modal jazz and cool jazz styles.

  • Roberto Moscatelli
    Sept. 15 Roberto Moscatelli
  • Jean Piaget
    Sept. 16 Jean Piaget

    Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his work in child development.

  • Anastasio Somoza Debayle
    Sept. 17 Anastasio Somoza Debayle
  • Katherine Porter
    Sept. 18 Katherine Porter

    Katherine Porter is a U.S.

  • Venturino Panebianco
    Sept. 18 Venturino Panebianco
  • Arrigo Paganelli
    Sept. 19 Arrigo Paganelli
  • Avice Landone
    Sept. 22 Avice Landone

    British actress who appeared in various films and television shows during the mid-20th century, contributing to the entertainment industry...

  • Jacobus Johannes Fouché
    Sept. 23 Jacobus Johannes Fouché
  • Theodor Luts
    Sept. 24 Theodor Luts

    Estonian-brazilian director, producer, and cinematographer (b. 1896).

  • Pietro Morando
    Sept. 24 Pietro Morando
  • John Bonham
    Sept. 25 John Bonham

    Legendary drummer of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, known for his powerful and innovative drumming style.

  • Lewis Milestone
    Sept. 25 Lewis Milestone

    Russian-american director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1895).

  • Marie Under
    Sept. 25 Marie Under

    Estonian poet and author (d. 1980).

  • Alessandro Monti
    Sept. 28 Alessandro Monti
  • Harold Alexander Abramson
    Sept. 29 Harold Alexander Abramson

    American physician (b. 1889).

  • Anatolij Ktorov
    Sept. 30 Anatolij Ktorov