Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1996

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1996. 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 Otto Luening

  German-American composer and conductor who significantly influenced 20th-century classical and electronic music through innovative...

• Sept. 2 Paddy Clift

  Zimbabwean cricketer (born 1953).

• Sept. 3 Julian Amery

  Julian Amery was a prominent British Conservative Party politician who served in Parliament for 39 years, becoming a life peer after...

• Sept. 3 Emily Kame Kngwarreye

  Australian painter (b. 1910).

• Sept. 4 Joan Clarke

  Brilliant cryptanalyst who played a crucial role at Bletchley Park during World War II, working alongside Alan Turing to break the Enigma...

• Sept. 4 Rose Ouellette

  Canadian actress and manager (b. 1903).

• Sept. 5 Leonard Katzman

  Leonard Katzman was an American television producer, writer, and director, best known for his work as the showrunner of the television series 'Dallas.' He was influential in shaping the direction and success of the prime-time soap opera genre. [bio]

• Sept. 7 Bibi Besch

  Bibi Besch was an Austrian-American actress best known for her work in film, television, and theater. She was notable for her performances in major movies such as 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' and her Emmy-nominated roles on television. [bio]

• Sept. 9 Bill Monroe

  Known as the 'Father of Bluegrass Music', Bill Monroe was a pioneering country and bluegrass musician who significantly influenced American...

• Sept. 10 Joanne Dru

  Joanne Dru was an American film and television actress known for her roles in classic Westerns and other notable films during the 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• Sept. 10 Hans List

  Austrian scientist and businessman, avl engineering company was founded (d. 1996).

• Sept. 11 Peter Phillips

  British royal family member, first son of Princess Anne and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, ninth in line of succession.

• Sept. 12 Ernesto Geisel

  Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the 29th President of Brazil from 1974 to 1979, playing a crucial role in the...

• Sept. 13 Tupac Shakur

  American actor and rapper of black origin, 2pac is also known as makaveli.

• Sept. 14 Juliet Prowse

  Juliet Prowse was a South African-American dancer, singer, and actress, renowned for her energetic dancing style and performances on stage, in films, and on television from the late 1950s through the 1980s. [bio]

• Sept. 16 McGeorge Bundy

  Prominent American foreign policy advisor who served as National Security Advisor under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, significantly...

• Sept. 17 Spiro Agnew

  Spiro Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973. Before his vice presidency, Agnew was the Governor of Maryland and the first person of Greek descent to hold the office of Vice President in U.S. history. He resigned from office in 1973 after being charged with tax evasion and … [bio]

• Sept. 20 Paul Erdős

  Legendary Hungarian mathematician known for his prolific collaborative work in combinatorics and graph theory.

• Sept. 20 Max Manus

  Norwegian resistance fighter and saboteur during World War II, known for his courageous actions against Nazi occupation.

• Sept. 20 Paul Weston

  Renowned orchestra leader and musical arranger known for leading the Jim Nabors Hour orchestra and contributing significantly to mid-20th...

• Sept. 22 Dorothy Lamour

  Dorothy Lamour was an American actress and singer best known for her performances in the "Road to..." film series, in which she starred alongside Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. She was one of the most popular actresses of the 1930s and 1940s, often remembered for her iconic sarong-clad roles and her work as a singer during Hollywood's Golden Age. [bio]

• Sept. 24 Mark Frankel

  Mark Frankel was a British actor known for his roles in film and television during the late 20th century, including the cult series 'Kindred: The Embraced.' [bio]

• Sept. 24 Zeki Müren

  Zeki Müren was a legendary Turkish classical music singer, actor, and cultural icon who significantly influenced Turkish art music and...

• Sept. 26 Geoffrey Wilkinson

  Eminent English chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, recognized for his groundbreaking research and significant...

• Sept. 26 Nicu Ceaușescu

  Romanian politician (b. 1951).

• Sept. 27 Mohammad Najibullah

  Afghan physician and politician, seventh president of afghanistan (b. 1947).

• Sept. 28 Bob Gibson

  Legendary Saint Louis Cardinals pitcher who dominated baseball in the late 1960s, winning the Cy Young Award and National League MVP in...

• Sept. 29 Shusaku Endo

  Shusaku Endo was a renowned Japanese novelist who masterfully explored the complex interactions between Eastern and Western cultures,...