Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1993. 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 Hew Lorimer

  Scottish sculptor, and a well-known family, hew lorimer, is the second son of sir robert lorimer, the famed architect.

• Sept. 3 David Brown

  English businessman (b. 1904).

• Sept. 4 Hervé Villechaize

  Hervé Villechaize was a French actor best known for his roles as Nick Nack in the James Bond film 'The Man with the Golden Gun' and as Tattoo on the television series 'Fantasy Island.' His unique stature and memorable performances made him a notable figure in popular culture. [bio]

• Sept. 5 Margaret Furse
• Sept. 8 Hall Bartlett

  American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his contributions to cinema in the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 9 Helen O'Connell

  Helen O'Connell was a prominent American singer, actress, and television host best known for her work as a big band vocalist in the late 1930s and 1940s. She gained fame as the lead female singer for the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and later enjoyed a successful solo and television career. [bio]

• Sept. 11 Erich Leinsdorf

  Renowned Austrian conductor who made significant contributions to classical music, serving as a key figure at the Metropolitan Opera and...

• Sept. 11 Antoine Izméry

  Haitian businessman and activist.

• Sept. 12 Raymond Burr

  Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in television drama series, notably as Perry Mason in 'Perry Mason' and Robert T. Ironside in 'Ironside'. Over his extensive career, he became an iconic figure in legal and crime dramas, acclaimed for his commanding screen presence. [bio]

• Sept. 13 Carl Voss

  American ice hockey player and referee (b. 1907).

• Sept. 15 Pino Puglisi

  Italian Catholic priest who was murdered by the Mafia in 1993 and is considered a martyr for his anti-mafia activism in Palermo.

• Sept. 16 Oodgeroo Noonuccal

  Prominent Australian Indigenous poet, activist, and educator who fought for Aboriginal rights and cultural recognition.

• Sept. 16 Willie Mosconi

  Legendary pool player who dominated professional billiards for decades, winning multiple world championships and revolutionizing the game.

• Sept. 17 Christian Nyby

  American director and producer (b. 1913).

• Sept. 20 Erich Hartmann

  Erich Hartmann was the most successful fighter pilot in history, known as the 'Black Devil' by Soviet forces.

• Sept. 22 Maurice Abravanel

  Renowned Greek-American conductor and pianist who made significant contributions to classical music during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 24 Bruno Pontecorvo

  Renowned Italian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to particle physics and defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold...

• Sept. 24 Zita Johann

  Zita Johann was an actress known for her role in the film 'The Mummy'.

• Sept. 25 Manlio Scopigno
• Sept. 27 Jimmy Doolittle

  American general, medal of honor recipient (b. 1896).

• Sept. 27 Fraser MacPherson

  Canadian saxophonist and educator (b. 1928).

• Sept. 28 Peter De Vries

  Prominent American novelist and journalist known for his witty and satirical writing style, contributing significantly to mid-20th century...

• Sept. 28 Alexander A. Drabik

  American sergeant (b. 1910).