Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2002

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2002. 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. 3 W. Clement Stone

  American businessman, philanthropist, and author (b. 1902).

• Sept. 4 Vlado Perlemuter

  Renowned Lithuanian-French classical pianist and music educator who was particularly known for his interpretations of Chopin and Ravel.

• Sept. 5 David Todd Wilkinson

  American cosmologist and astronomer (b. 1935).

• Sept. 7 Katrin Cartlidge

  Katrin Cartlidge was a highly regarded English actress, celebrated for her compelling and versatile performances in independent and arthouse films during the 1990s and early 2000s. [bio]

• Sept. 7 Eugen Coșeriu
• Sept. 7 Uziel Gal
• Sept. 9 Marco Siffredi
• Sept. 11 Kim Hunter

  Kim Hunter was an acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in film, television, and stage. She gained widespread recognition for her Oscar-winning performance as Stella Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and her memorable role as Zira in the original "Planet of the Apes" film series. [bio]

• Sept. 11 Johnny Unitas

  Legendary NFL quarterback for the Baltimore Colts, known as 'Johnny U', who revolutionized the passing game and is considered one of the...

• Sept. 11 David Wisniewski

  English-American author and illustrator known for his unique paper-cut illustration style and children's books.

• Sept. 14 LaWanda Page

  American actress (b. 1920).

• Sept. 16 James Gregory

  James Gregory was an American actor known for his roles in popular TV series "My Favorite Martian" and "Barney Miller," born in the Bronx,...

• Sept. 16 François-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận
• Sept. 18 Margita Stefanović

  Serbian keyboard player and member of the influential rock band Ekatarina Velika, known for her significant contribution to the Yugoslav...

• Sept. 18 Bob Hayes

  Legendary American athlete who excelled in both football and track, winning Olympic gold medals and playing for the Dallas Cowboys.

• Sept. 18 Mauro Ramos

  Mauro Ramos was a prominent Brazilian footballer who played as a defender and later became a football manager.

• Sept. 20 Sergei Bodrov

  Russian-American filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films.

• Sept. 21 Angelo Buono

  Angelo Buono was a notorious serial killer known as the 'Hillside Strangler' who, along with his cousin Kenneth Bianchi, murdered ten women...

• Sept. 22 Jan de Hartog
• Sept. 24 Mike Webster

  Legendary NFL center who played primarily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, considered one of the greatest centers in NFL history and inducted...

• Sept. 24 Youssouf Togoïmi

  Chadian politician (b. 1953).

• Sept. 24 Leon Hart
• Sept. 26 Nils Bohlin

  Swedish engineer, invented three-point safety belt (b. 1920).

• Sept. 28 Patsy Mink

  Pioneering congresswoman who was a key architect of Title IX, breaking significant barriers for women and minorities in American politics by...

• Sept. 28 Hartland Molson

  Canadian businessman, politician, and sports executive from a prominent Montreal family known for the Molson brewery and significant...

• Sept. 30 Goran Kropp

  Legendary Swedish mountaineer renowned for climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1996, demonstrating extraordinary physical...