Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1994

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1994. 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 Roy Castle

  Beloved British entertainer known for his versatile talents in acting, singing, dancing, and television hosting.

• Sept. 3 Major Lance

  Major Lance was an American R&B singer, best known for his contributions to the Chicago soul sound in the 1960s with a series of hit singles, including 'The Monkey Time,' 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um,' and others. [bio]

• Sept. 3 James Thomas Aubrey

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• Sept. 5 John Newman

  Australian politician (b. 1946).

• Sept. 6 Nicky Hopkins

  Renowned session pianist who played with numerous legendary rock bands including The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jeff Beck.

• Sept. 6 Duccio Tessari

  Italian film director and set designer who was a key figure in the Spaghetti Western genre, notably designing sets for Sergio Leone's 'A...

• Sept. 7 Dennis Morgan

  Dennis Morgan was an American actor and singer known for his leading roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s. He built a successful career as a prominent leading man and was celebrated for both his acting and singing abilities. [bio]

• Sept. 7 Terence Young

  British film director known for directing several James Bond films, including 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia with Love'.

• Sept. 7 James Clavell

  Acclaimed Australian-American novelist and screenwriter famous for epic historical novels set in Asia, including 'Shogun', which became a...

• Sept. 7 Eric Crozier

  English director and playwright (b. 1914).

• Sept. 11 Jessica Tandy

  Jessica Tandy was an acclaimed British-American actress known for her extensive work on stage and screen, winning an Academy Award for her performance in 'Driving Miss Daisy.' [bio]

• Sept. 12 Tom Ewell

  Tom Ewell was an American actor best known for his roles on Broadway and in film, particularly for his performance in 'The Seven Year Itch' (1955). [bio]

• Sept. 12 Boris Yegorov

  Soviet cosmonaut and physician who became the first medical doctor to travel into space aboard the Voskhod 1 mission in 1964.

• Sept. 14 Marika Krevata

  Greek actress (born 1910).

• Sept. 16 Alain Bernardin

  Pioneering French entrepreneur who founded the legendary Crazy Horse Saloon, a famous Parisian strip-tease venue that became an iconic...

• Sept. 17 Karl Popper

  Karl Popper was a renowned philosopher of science who revolutionized scientific methodology through his concept of falsificationism.

• Sept. 18 Vitas Gerulaitis

  Professional tennis player known for his charismatic style and success in the 1970s and early 1980s.

• Sept. 18 Franco Moschino

  Iconic Italian fashion designer known for avant-garde and rebellious designs that challenged traditional fashion norms.

• Sept. 20 Jule Styne

  Renowned American songwriter and composer who won an Academy Award in 1954 and a Tony Award in 1968.

• Sept. 22 Leonard Feather

  Influential jazz critic, pianist, composer, and producer who significantly shaped jazz journalism and music criticism in the 20th century.

• Sept. 23 Robert Bloch

  Robert Bloch was an influential American horror and science fiction writer best known for his novel 'Psycho', which Alfred Hitchcock adapted...

• Sept. 23 Madeleine Renaud

  Renowned French actress and theatre director who was a pivotal figure in 20th-century French performing arts.

• Sept. 28 Harry Saltzman

  Prominent Canadian-French film producer known for his significant role in the James Bond film franchise, co-producing early Bond films with...

• Sept. 28 Urmas Alender

  Estonian rock musician who was a prominent member of the bands Propeller and Ruja, known for his significant contribution to Estonian music...

• Sept. 28 José Francisco Ruiz Massieu

  Mexican lawyer and politician, 6th governor of guerrero (b. 1946).

• Sept. 29 Cheb Hasni

  Cheb Hasni was an influential Algerian Raï singer tragically murdered at the age of 26, known for his emotional and controversial music.

• Sept. 30 André Lwoff

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic control of enzyme and virus synthesis.

• Sept. 30 André Michel Lwoff

  French microbiologist and virologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902).

• Sept. 30 Roberto Viola

  Argentinian military general who served as the 44th President of Argentina during a turbulent period in the country's political history.