Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1990. 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 Edwin O. Reischauer

  Renowned Japanese-American scholar and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Japan from 1961 to 1966, significantly improving...

• Sept. 2 Robert Holmes à Court

  Prominent South African-Australian businessman and lawyer who was a significant figure in corporate Australia.

• Sept. 2 John Bowlby
• Sept. 4 Irene Dunne

  Irene Dunne was an acclaimed American actress and singer, renowned for her work in both musical films and comedies during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her versatile performances earned her critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations. [bio]

• Sept. 4 Lawrence A. Cremin

  Renowned American historian and author specializing in the history of education.

• Sept. 4 Turan Dursun

  Turkish scholar and author (b. 1934).

• Sept. 5 Ivan Mihailov

  Bulgarian politician (b. 1896).

• Sept. 5 Hugh Foot

  Baron caradon, english academic and diplomat (b. 1907).

• Sept. 6 Tom Fogerty

  Tom Fogerty was a renowned American musician, best known as the guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock band Creedence Clearwater...

• Sept. 6 Len Hutton

  Legendary English cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history, who significantly influenced the...

• Sept. 7 A J P Taylor

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• Sept. 7 Earle E. Partridge

  American general and pilot (b. 1900).

• Sept. 9 Samuel Doe

  Liberian military leader who served as president of Liberia from 1980 to 1990, known for his violent coup and controversial rule that ended...

• Sept. 9 Nicola Abbagnano

  Prominent Italian philosopher who significantly contributed to existentialist thought, following the philosophical traditions of Heidegger...

• Sept. 11 Myrna Mack

  Guatemalan anthropologist and activist (b. 1949).

• Sept. 12 Athene Seyler

  Actress (make mine mink), is killed at 101.

• Sept. 13 Gian Carlo Pajetta
• Sept. 15 Ken Domon
• Sept. 19 Hermes Pan

  Renowned Hollywood choreographer famous for his extensive collaboration with Fred Astaire, creating iconic dance sequences in numerous...

• Sept. 21 Rosario Livatino
• Sept. 25 Prafulla Chandra Sen

  Indian accountant and politician, 3rd chief minister of west bengal (b. 1897).

• Sept. 26 Alberto Moravia

  Alberto Moravia was a prominent Italian novelist, short story writer, and journalist known for his neorealist and existentialist works.

• Sept. 26 Hiram Abas

  Turkish intelligence officer (b. 1932).

• Sept. 28 Larry O'Brien

  American businessman and politician, 57th united states postmaster general (b. 1917).

• Sept. 30 Patrick White

  Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (d. 1990).