Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2011. 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 Roberto Bruce

  Chilean journalist (b. 1979).

• Sept. 4 Lee Roy Selmon

  American football player (b. 1954).

• Sept. 6 Michael S. Hart

  Pioneering digital librarian who founded Project Gutenberg, revolutionizing free digital book access worldwide.

• Sept. 7 Pavol Demitra

  Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for teams like Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues.

• Sept. 7 Alexander Karpovtsev

  Professional Russian ice hockey player and coach who played as a defenseman in the NHL, notably for the New York Rangers.

• Sept. 7 Kārlis Skrastiņš

  Professional Latvian ice hockey player who tragically died in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in 2011.

• Sept. 7 Jan Marek

  Czech ice hockey player (b. 1979).

• Sept. 7 Stefan Liv

  Polish-swedish ice hockey player (b. 1980).

• Sept. 10 Cliff Robertson

  Acclaimed American actor who won an Emmy for 'The Game' and an Oscar for 'Charly', known for his versatile performances in film and...

• Sept. 11 Andy Whitfield

  Andy Whitfield was a Welsh actor best known for playing the lead role of Spartacus in the Starz television series 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand.' His career was promising but tragically cut short due to his death from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. [bio]

• Sept. 11 Ralph Gubbins

  English footballer (b. 1932).

• Sept. 12 Alexander Galimov

  Russian ice hockey player (b. 1985).

• Sept. 13 Walter Bonatti

  Legendary Italian mountaineer considered one of the greatest alpinists of the 20th century, known for his extraordinary solo climbs and...

• Sept. 14 Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer

  Prize laureate for his researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect...

• Sept. 16 Enamul Haque Chowdhury

  Bangladeshi politician (b. 1948).

• Sept. 17 Colin Madigan

  Australian architect and author, designed the national gallery of australia (b. 1921).

• Sept. 18 Jamey Rodemeyer

  Poet recognized for their evocative and emotional poetry.

• Sept. 19 Dolores Hope

  Wife of comedian Bob Hope, she was an American singer, actress, and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable...

• Sept. 19 Thomas Capano

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1949).

• Sept. 19 George Cadle Price

  1st prime minister of belize (b. 1919).

• Sept. 25 Wangari Muta Maathai

  Prize laureate for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.

• Sept. 27 Johnny Mathis (Country)

  Legendary American singer-songwriter known for his smooth romantic ballads and significant contribution to popular music.

• Sept. 27 David Croft

  David Croft was a legendary British television comedy writer who created iconic sitcoms like 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Dad's Army',...

• Sept. 27 Wilson Greatbatch

  Wilson Greatbatch was a pioneering American engineer who invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker, revolutionizing medical technology and...

• Sept. 27 Imre Makovecz

  Renowned Hungarian organic architect known for his distinctive, nature-inspired architectural style that significantly influenced...

• Sept. 29 Sylvia Robinson

  Influential American music producer and singer, known for her work with Mickey & Sylvia and later as a key figure in early hip-hop music...

• Sept. 30 Clifford Olson

  Notorious Canadian serial killer who murdered 11 young victims between 1980 and 1981, becoming one of the most infamous criminals in...

• Sept. 30 Ralph M. Steinman

  Canadian-american immunologist and biologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1943).