Famous people and celebrities who died in September 1997

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 1997. 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 Viktor Frankl

  Viktor Frankl was a renowned Austrian psychiatrist, neurologist, and Holocaust survivor who founded logotherapy, a therapeutic approach...

• Sept. 2 Rudolf Bing

  Renowned Austrian-born British opera manager who significantly influenced classical music administration in the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 4 Aldo Rossi

  Renowned Italian architect known for significant architectural works like the Bonnefanten Museum in Netherlands and Teatro Carlo Felice in...

• Sept. 4 Belle Stewart

  Belle Stewart was a singer who lived a long life, passing away at 91 years old.

• Sept. 4 Dharamvir Bharati

  Indian author, poet, and playwright (b. 1926).

• Sept. 5 Georg Solti

  Georg Solti was a Hungarian-British conductor renowned for his dynamic leadership, exceptional recordings, and influential tenures with several of the world’s foremost orchestras. He is widely celebrated as one of the most outstanding classical conductors of the 20th century, known particularly for his work with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and his prolific recording career. [bio]

• Sept. 5 Mother Teresa

  Albanian-born Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poor in Calcutta, India.

• Sept. 5 Leon Edel

  Renowned American literary critic and biographer, best known for his comprehensive five-volume biography of Henry James.

• Sept. 5 Madre Teresa di Calcutta
• Sept. 6 P. H. Newby

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• Sept. 7 Mobutu Sese Seko

  Mobutu Sese Seko was the long-standing president of Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), who ruled from 1965 to 1997 and became...

• Sept. 7 Derek Taylor

  Legendary Beatles publicist who played a crucial role in managing the band's public image during their peak years.

• Sept. 9 Richie Ashburn

  Hall of Fame baseball player who spent most of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, known for his exceptional batting skills and...

• Sept. 9 John Hackett

  John Hackett was a prominent Australian-English general and academic who made significant contributions to military strategy and education...

• Sept. 10 Burgess Meredith

  Burgess Meredith was an American actor and filmmaker best known for his roles in classic movies such as 'Rocky' (as Mickey Goldmill) and 'Batman' (as the Penguin), as well as for his extensive Broadway and television work. [bio]

• Sept. 12 Judith Merril

  American-canadian science fiction writer, editor and political activist (b. 1923).

• Sept. 13 Georges Guétary

  Georges Guétary was a French singer, dancer, cabaret performer, and actor best known internationally for his role as Henri Baurel in the 1951 musical film 'An American in Paris.' [bio]

• Sept. 17 Red Skelton

  Red Skelton was an American entertainer best known for his radio and television variety show, 'The Red Skelton Show,' which ran for over two decades. He was renowned for his physical comedy, character sketches, and clown persona, earning a lasting legacy in the world of comedy. [bio]

• Sept. 18 Jimmy Witherspoon

  Jimmy Witherspoon was a renowned blues singer who significantly influenced the jump blues and rhythm and blues genres with his distinctive...

• Sept. 22 Shoichi Yokoi

  Japanese soldier who famously hid in Guam's jungles for 28 years after World War II, becoming a symbol of extraordinary wartime dedication...

• Sept. 25 Jean Françaix

  Jean Françaix was a renowned French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator celebrated for his prolific and vibrant musical...

• Sept. 29 Roy Lichtenstein

  Roy Lichtenstein was a pioneering American pop artist who revolutionized modern art through his iconic comic book-style paintings.

• Sept. 29 Sven-Eric Johanson

  Swedish composer and organist (b. 1919).