Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2012. 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 Arnaldo Putzu

  Italian illustrator (b. 1927).

• Sept. 2 Emmanuel Nunes

  Renowned Portuguese-French contemporary classical music composer and educator who made significant contributions to avant-garde musical...

• Sept. 2 John C. Marshall

  English singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1941).

• Sept. 3 Michael Clarke Duncan

  Michael Clarke Duncan was an American actor best known for his deep voice, large stature, and memorable performances in both film and television. He rose to prominence for his Oscar-nominated role as John Coffey in 'The Green Mile' and became a beloved character actor, recognized for both dramatic and comedic roles. [bio]

• Sept. 3 Griselda Blanco

  Notorious Colombian drug lord known as the 'Cocaine Godmother', who was a key figure in the Medellín Cartel and played a significant role in...

• Sept. 3 Sun Myung Moon

  Controversial Korean religious leader who founded the Unification Church, known globally for his unique religious and business activities.

• Sept. 3 Charlie Rose

  Charlie Rose was an American journalist, talk show host, and media personality known for his in-depth interviews with notable figures from...

• Sept. 5 John Oaksey

  English jockey and journalist (b. 1929).

• Sept. 6 Art Modell

  Prominent sports team owner who owned both the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens NFL franchises, and was also associated with Modell's...

• Sept. 8 Thomas Szasz

  Hungarian-American psychiatrist and academic known for his critical views on psychiatry and mental illness, challenging traditional...

• Sept. 9 John McCarthy

  Pioneering computer scientist who coined the term 'artificial intelligence' and developed the LISP programming language, making fundamental...

• Sept. 9 Verghese Kurien

  Indian engineer and businessman, known as the 'Father of the White Revolution' for his transformative work with Amul and the dairy...

• Sept. 12 Derek Jameson

  Prominent English journalist and broadcaster known for his work in radio and print media during the late 20th century.

• Sept. 13 Peter Lougheed

  Canadian football player, lawyer, and politician, 10th premier of alberta (b. 1928).

• Sept. 14 Jacques Antoine

  Renowned French television producer who created iconic game shows 'The Crystal Maze' and 'Fort Boyard', significantly influencing European...

• Sept. 14 Kan Yuet-keung

  Prominent Hong Kong banker, lawyer, and politician who played a significant role in the city's development during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 18 Santiago Carrillo

  Prominent Spanish politician who was a key figure in the Spanish Communist Party and played a significant role during the Spanish Civil War...

• Sept. 18 Steve Sabol

  Pioneering sports filmmaker who co-founded NFL Films with his father, revolutionizing sports documentary and broadcasting with innovative...

• Sept. 20 Fortunato Baldelli

  Italian Catholic cardinal who served the Church during the late 20th century.

• Sept. 23 Sam Sniderman

  Canadian businessman who founded 'Sam the Record Man', a legendary Canadian music retail chain that was pivotal in the music distribution...

• Sept. 23 Pavel Grachev

  Russian military general and politician who served as the first Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation after the Soviet Union's...

• Sept. 25 Andy Williams

  Andy Williams was a legendary American pop singer known for his smooth voice, numerous hit songs, and his popular television variety show...

• Sept. 25 Eric Ives

  Renowned English academic and historian specializing in Tudor history, particularly known for his scholarly works on Anne Boleyn and Henry...

• Sept. 26 Sam Steiger

  American politician and journalist from Arizona who served in Congress and was known for his distinctive political career.

• Sept. 26 Sylvia Fedoruk

  Canadian physicist and politician, 17th lieutenant governor of saskatchewan (b. 1927).

• Sept. 27 Herbert Lom

  Herbert Lom was a Czech-born British actor best known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Ladykillers' and for playing Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in the 'Pink Panther' film series. [bio]

• Sept. 28 Brajesh Mishra

  Prominent Indian diplomat and politician who served as the first National Security Advisor of India, playing a crucial role in national...

• Sept. 30 Boris Šprem

  Croatian lawyer and politician who served as the 8th speaker of the Croatian Parliament, playing a significant role in the country's...

• Sept. 30 Barry Commoner

  Prominent American biologist, environmental activist, and political candidate who was a leading voice in ecological science and...

• Sept. 30 Barbara Ann Scott

  Barbara Ann Scott was a Canadian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1948 Winter Olympics.