Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2001

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2001. 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 Bobby Evans
• Sept. 2 Troy Donahue

  Troy Donahue was an American film and television actor and singer, best known for his roles in popular 1950s and 1960s romantic dramas. He was recognized as a teen idol and sex symbol, appearing in numerous films produced by Warner Bros. and frequently cast alongside Sandra Dee and Connie Stevens. [bio]

• Sept. 2 Christiaan Barnard

  Pioneering South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first human heart transplant in 1967, revolutionizing medical science and...

• Sept. 3 Pauline Kael

  Renowned American film critic who wrote for The New Yorker for over two decades, revolutionizing movie criticism with her passionate and...

• Sept. 7 Billie Lou Watt

  American actress and voice artist (b. 1924).

• Sept. 7 Igor Buketoff

  American conductor and educator (b. 1915).

• Sept. 8 Bill Ricker

  Canadian pioneer of fisheries science (born in 1908).

• Sept. 9 Ahmad Shah Massoud

  Legendary Afghan military and political leader known as the 'Lion of Panjshir', who led resistance against Soviet and Taliban forces,...

• Sept. 9 Aḥmad Shāh Masʿūd
• Sept. 11 Mohammed Atta

  Mohammed Atta was an Egyptian national who became known as the operational leader and one of the hijackers of American Airlines Flight 11, which was deliberately crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. [bio]

• Sept. 11 Betty Ong

  American Airlines flight attendant who heroically reported the hijacking during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, providing critical...

• Sept. 11 Todd Beamer

  Passenger on United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, known for his heroic actions that helped prevent the...

• Sept. 11 Alice Stewart Trillin

  American author and educator (b. 1938).

• Sept. 12 Victor Wong

  Victor Wong was a Chinese-American actor and journalist best known for his roles in films such as 'The Last Emperor,' 'Big Trouble in Little China,' and the '3 Ninjas' series. He also played a prominent role in San Francisco's Asian American creative scene during the 1970s and 1980s. [bio]

• Sept. 13 Dorothy McGuire

  Dorothy McGuire was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films of the 1940s and 1950s, including 'Gentleman’s Agreement' and 'The Spiral Staircase.' She was acclaimed for her natural and understated acting style. [bio]

• Sept. 14 Stelios Kazantzidis

  Stelios Kazantzidis was a renowned Greek singer and guitarist who significantly influenced Greek popular music during the 20th century.

• Sept. 16 Samuel Z Arkoff

  Influential American film producer known for founding American International Pictures (AIP), a key studio in B-movies and exploitation films...

• Sept. 18 Ernie Coombs

  Ernie Coombs was an American-born Canadian television host and entertainer best known for his iconic role as 'Mr. Dressup', a beloved children's show that aired on CBC Television from 1967 to 1996. He became a celebrated figure in Canadian children's programming and made significant contributions to public broadcasting. [bio]

• Sept. 18 Sandy Saddler
• Sept. 22 Isaac Stern

  Renowned Russian-American violinist who was a pivotal figure in classical music, making his symphonic debut at age 11 and performing at...

• Sept. 23 Ron Hewitt

  Welsh footballer (born 1928).

• Sept. 29 Nguyen Van Thieu

  President of South Vietnam who led the country during the final years of the Vietnam War, playing a crucial role in the conflict's political...

• Sept. 30 Madhav Rao Scindia