Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1987

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1987. 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 Arnaldo Momigliano
• Sept. 2 Brian Clay

  Australian rugby league player (b. 1935).

• Sept. 3 Morton Feldman

  Morton Feldman was a pioneering American avant-garde composer who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music through his...

• Sept. 3 Viktor Platonovič Nekrasov
• Sept. 6 Quinn Martin

  Legendary American television producer who revolutionized TV drama series in the 1960s and 1970s, creating iconic shows that defined a...

• Sept. 11 Lorne Greene

  Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor, radio personality, and singer, best known for his roles as Ben Cartwright on the television series 'Bonanza' and Commander Adama on 'Battlestar Galactica.' He was a prominent figure in television Westerns during the mid-20th century and later achieved recognition in science fiction. [bio]

• Sept. 11 Peter Tosh

  Peter Tosh was a legendary Jamaican reggae musician, founding member of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley, and a prominent advocate for...

• Sept. 11 Mahadevi Varma

  Prominent Indian poet, writer, and social activist who significantly contributed to Hindi literature and women's rights during the 20th...

• Sept. 12 John Qualen

  Canadian-american actor, singer (d. 1987).

• Sept. 13 Mervyn Leroy

  Prominent Hollywood film director, producer, and screenwriter known for classic films like 'Quo Vadis' and 'Mister Roberts'.

• Sept. 13 Enrico Mattei
• Sept. 16 Christopher Soames

  Prominent British diplomat and politician who served as Governor of Southern Rhodesia and held several significant diplomatic positions...

• Sept. 17 Vladimir Pavlovič Basov
• Sept. 18 Américo Tomás

  Portuguese admiral and politician, 14th president of portugal (b. 1894).

• Sept. 19 Einar Gerhardsen

  Norwegian politician from the labour party.

• Sept. 21 Jaco Pastorius

  Revolutionary jazz bassist considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Sept. 22 Dan Rowan

  American actor, comedian, and producer (b. 1922).

• Sept. 23 Bob Fosse

  Bob Fosse was an influential American dancer, choreographer, and director, best known for revolutionizing the style of musical theatre and film choreography in the mid-20th century. Famous for his distinctive, jazz-influenced dance style characterized by turned-in knees, rolled shoulders, and jazz hands, Fosse directed and choreographed numerous Broadway shows and films, leaving a significant mark on the performing arts. [bio]

• Sept. 25 Mary Astor

  Mary Astor was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films, most notably 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), where she starred alongside Humphrey Bogart. Her career spanned silent films to talkies, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Great Lie' (1941). [bio]

• Sept. 25 Emlyn Williams
• Sept. 26 Ramang

  Indonesian footballer and manager (b. 1928).

• Sept. 29 Henry Ford II

  Prominent business leader who served as president of Ford Motor Company, playing a crucial role in modernizing and expanding the automotive...

• Sept. 30 Alfred Bester

  Alfred Bester was a renowned American science fiction author and screenwriter, known for his influential works in the mid-20th century...