Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2016. 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 Islam Karimov

  First President of Uzbekistan who ruled the country from its independence in 1991 until his death in 2016, known for his authoritarian...

• Sept. 5 Hugh O'Brian

  Hugh O'Brian was an American actor best known for his starring role in the television series 'The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,' which ran from 1955 to 1961. O'Brian also appeared in numerous films and television programs throughout his career and was notable for his philanthropic efforts, particularly founding the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation. [bio]

• Sept. 5 Phyllis Schlafly

  Influential conservative political activist who fiercely opposed the Equal Rights Amendment and was a prominent voice in the American...

• Sept. 7 Norbert Schemansky

  Norbert Schemansky was a legendary American weightlifter who won four Olympic medals, including gold in Helsinki 1952, making him one of the...

• Sept. 8 Prince Buster

  Legendary Jamaican ska and rocksteady musician who significantly influenced the development of reggae music and Jamaican popular culture.

• Sept. 8 Hannes Arch

  Austrian race pilot (b. 1967).

• Sept. 8 Dragiša Pešić

  Montenegrin politician, 5th prime minister of the federal republic of yugoslavia (b. 1954).

• Sept. 11 Alexis Arquette

  Alexis Arquette was an American actress, cabaret performer, and transgender activist known for roles in independent films and for being part of the well-known Arquette acting family. [bio]

• Sept. 13 Jonathan Riley-Smith

  British historian (b. 1938).

• Sept. 16 Edward Albee

  Edward Albee was a renowned American playwright who revolutionized modern theater with his groundbreaking works.

• Sept. 16 Carlo Azeglio Ciampi

  Prominent Italian economist and politician who served as the 10th President of Italy and 49th Prime Minister.

• Sept. 16 W. P. Kinsella

  Canadian novelist and short story writer best known for 'Shoeless Joe', which was adapted into the movie 'Field of Dreams'.

• Sept. 16 Gabriele Amorth

  Renowned Roman Catholic priest famous for being the Vatican's chief exorcist, who wrote extensively about demonic possession and performed...

• Sept. 16 Gérard Louis-Dreyfus

  French-born american businessman (b. 1932).

• Sept. 17 Sigge Parling

  Swedish footballer (b. 1936).

• Sept. 17 Bahman Golbarnezhad

  Iranian racing cyclist (b. 1968).

• Sept. 20 Curtis Hanson

  Curtis Hanson was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his work on acclaimed movies such as 'L.A. Confidential,' '8 Mile,' and 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.' He was celebrated for his sharp storytelling and ability to tackle diverse genres in Hollywood. [bio]

• Sept. 24 Buckwheat Zydeco

  Legendary zydeco musician who popularized the genre internationally and brought Cajun and Creole music to global audiences.

• Sept. 24 Mel Charles

  Welsh footballer (b. 1935).

• Sept. 24 Bill Mollison

  Australian researcher, author and biologist (b. 1928).

• Sept. 24 Vladimir Kuzmichyov

  Russian footballer (b. 1979).

• Sept. 25 Arnold Palmer

  Legendary professional golfer known as 'The King', who transformed golf's popularity and became a global sports icon.

• Sept. 25 José Fernández

  Talented Cuban-American baseball pitcher who played for the Miami Marlins, known for his exceptional skill and tragic early death in a...

• Sept. 25 Nahid Hattar

  Jordanian writer and political activist (b. 1960).

• Sept. 26 Toughie

  Last known rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog (h.

• Sept. 27 David Hahn

  American boy scout famous for attempting to build a nuclear reactor in a shed in his backyard (b. 1976).

• Sept. 28 Shimon Peres

  Prominent Israeli statesman who served as Prime Minister and President of Israel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a key figure in Middle...

• Sept. 28 Agnes Nixon

  Pioneering American television writer and creator, best known for developing iconic soap operas like 'All My Children' and 'One Life to...

• Sept. 29 Miriam Defensor Santiago

  Prominent Filipino judge, politician, and international law expert who was known for her sharp intellect and advocacy for good governance.