Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1991. 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 Alfonso García Robles

  Mexican politician and diplomat, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911).

• Sept. 3 Frank Capra

  Legendary American film director and producer, known for creating iconic films that captured the American spirit.

• Sept. 4 Charlie Barnet

  Prominent jazz saxophonist and big band leader during the Swing Era, known for hits like 'Cherokee' and leading an integrated band during...

• Sept. 4 Dottie West

  Renowned country-western singer, composer, and songwriter who collaborated with Jim Reeves and was known for her generosity in supporting...

• Sept. 7 Edwin Mattison McMillan

  Prize laureate for their discoveries in the chemistry of the transuranium elements.

• Sept. 7 Edwin McMillan

  American physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1907).

• Sept. 7 John Crosby

  John Crosby was a prominent American journalist and television critic who wrote for the New York Herald Tribune and significantly...

• Sept. 8 Alex North

  Renowned American film music composer known for iconic movie scores including Spartacus, Cleopatra, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.

• Sept. 8 Brad Davis

  American actor known for powerful performances in 'Midnight Express' and 'Chariots of Fire', who tragically died at a young age from...

• Sept. 11 Ernst Herbeck

  Austrian-german poet (b. 1920).

• Sept. 13 Robert Irving

  Accomplished English conductor and director known for his work in classical music and opera.

• Sept. 13 Joe Pasternak

  Hungarian-American film producer and production manager who was prominent in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, known for his...

• Sept. 13 Metin Oktay

  Legendary Turkish footballer who played as a striker and later became a respected football manager, known for his significant contributions...

• Sept. 14 Julie Bovasso

  American actress and playwright (b. 1930).

• Sept. 15 Smokey Burgess

  Professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1967, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• Sept. 15 John Hoyt

  John Hoyt was an accomplished American actor known for his distinctive roles in film and television.

• Sept. 15 Warner Troyer

  Canadian journalist and author (b. 1932).

• Sept. 16 Carol White

  Carol White was a British actress known for her roles in kitchen sink drama films of the 1960s.

• Sept. 16 Olga Spessivtseva

  Russian-american ballerina (d. 1991).

• Sept. 17 Zino Francescatti

  Renowned French violinist and musical prodigy who came from a family of professional musicians.

• Sept. 24 Mary Lawrence

  Groundbreaking advertising executive who founded Wells, Rich, Greene, Inc.

• Sept. 24 Dr. Seuss

  American children's book writer, poet, and illustrator (d. 1991).

• Sept. 25 Viviane Romance

  Viviane Romance was a prominent French actress, known for her roles in French cinema during the 1930s to the 1950s. She was celebrated for her portrayals of femme fatale characters and contributed significantly to the Golden Age of French cinema. [bio]

• Sept. 25 Klaus Barbie

  Known as the 'Butcher of Lyon', Klaus Barbie was a notorious Nazi SS and Gestapo official responsible for numerous war crimes during World...

• Sept. 26 Billy Vaughn

  American musician and bandleader (d. 1991).

• Sept. 28 Miles Davis

  Miles Davis was a groundbreaking American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose innovative approaches helped define and transform the direction of jazz in the 20th century. Renowned for his distinctive sound and constant reinvention, Davis played a pivotal role in the development of cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. [bio]