Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2008

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2008. 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 Jerry Reed

  Jerry Reed was an American country music singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actor known for his innovative guitar playing and string of country hits during the 1960s and 1970s. He also appeared in several popular films, most notably alongside Burt Reynolds in 'Smokey and the Bandit.' [bio]

• Sept. 1 Thomas J. Bata

  Renowned Czech-Canadian businessman who transformed the Bata Shoe Company into a global footwear empire, pioneering international shoe...

• Sept. 2 Bill Melendez

  Renowned Mexican-American animator best known for producing and directing Charlie Brown and Snoopy animated specials.

• Sept. 6 Anita Page

  Anita Page was a prominent American film actress during the late silent film era and early sound era, known for her roles in Hollywood films of the 1920s and 1930s. [bio]

• Sept. 7 Nagi Noda

  Nagi Noda was a Japanese artist, director, and designer known for her creative and unconventional work in various media.

• Sept. 7 Gregory Mcdonald

  Gregory Mcdonald was an acclaimed American novelist best known for his Fletch mystery series, which won multiple awards and was later...

• Sept. 7 Don Haskins

  Legendary college basketball coach who famously led Texas Western College to an NCAA championship in 1966, breaking racial barriers by...

• Sept. 7 Kune Biezeveld

  Dutch minister and theologian (b. 1948).

• Sept. 7 Ilarion Ciobanu

  Romanian rugby player and actor (b. 1931).

• Sept. 8 Ralph Plaisted

  American explorer (b. 1927).

• Sept. 9 Richard Monette

  Accomplished Canadian actor and theater director who was a prominent figure at the Stratford Festival, recognized for his significant...

• Sept. 10 Gérald Beaudoin

  Canadian lawyer and politician who played a significant role in Canadian legal and political spheres during his career.

• Sept. 12 David Foster Wallace

  Postmodern American author renowned for his complex, innovative writing style, particularly his landmark novel 'Infinite Jest', and his...

• Sept. 12 Bob Quinn

  Australian footballer and coach (b. 1915).

• Sept. 14 Hyman Golden

  American businessman, co-founded snapple (b. 1923).

• Sept. 15 Richard Wright

  Legendary keyboardist of Pink Floyd, a pioneering rock band that revolutionized progressive and psychedelic rock.

• Sept. 16 Norman Whitfield

  Legendary Motown songwriter and record producer who wrote numerous hit songs for The Temptations and other soul artists, significantly...

• Sept. 18 Mauricio Kagel

  Renowned Argentinian avant-garde composer and multimedia artist who significantly influenced contemporary classical and experimental music...

• Sept. 18 Leo de Berardinis

  Renowned Italian theater actor and director known for his experimental and avant-garde performances, who significantly influenced...

• Sept. 19 Earl Palmer

  Legendary session drummer who was a key member of the Wrecking Crew and played on numerous iconic recordings across multiple genres.

• Sept. 22 Thomas Dörflein

  German zookeeper (b. 1963).

• Sept. 22 Petrus Schaesberg

  German painter, historian, and educator (b. 1967).

• Sept. 23 Peter Leonard

  Australian journalist (born 1942).

• Sept. 24 Irene Dailey

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in television, particularly in the soap opera 'Another World' and the film 'The Grissom...

• Sept. 26 Paul Newman

  Legendary Hollywood actor, philanthropist, and director who became an iconic figure in American cinema, known for his charismatic...

• Sept. 26 Marc Moulin

  Belgian keyboard player, producer, and journalist (b. 1942).

• Sept. 29 Hayden Carruth

  Hayden Carruth was a distinguished American poet who won the National Book Award and was renowned for his innovative and deeply personal...