Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2017. 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 Shelley Berman

  Shelley Berman was an American comedian, actor, writer, and lecturer, known for his influential stand-up comedy routines and his roles in both film and television. His pioneering style in observational humor and storytelling contributed significantly to the stand-up comedy genre during the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• Sept. 2 Halim El-Dabh

  Pioneering Egyptian-American composer and ethnomusicologist who significantly contributed to electronic music development in the Middle...

• Sept. 3 John Ashbery

  Renowned American poet and literary figure who significantly influenced contemporary poetry, winning the Pulitzer Prize and multiple...

• Sept. 3 Walter Becker

  American musician, songwriter, and record producer (b. 1950).

• Sept. 5 Nicolaas Bloembergen

  Nicolaas Bloembergen was a renowned Dutch-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize for groundbreaking work in laser spectroscopy and...

• Sept. 6 Kate Millett

  Pioneering feminist scholar, author of 'Sexual Politics', and influential activist who significantly advanced feminist theory and women's...

• Sept. 6 Peter Luck

  Australian journalist and television host (b. 1944).

• Sept. 6 Lotfi Zadeh
• Sept. 8 Jerry Pournelle

  Jerry Pournelle was a prominent American science fiction author, journalist, and political commentator known for his influential works in...

• Sept. 8 Pierre Bergé

  French entrepreneur and cultural patron best known as Yves Saint Laurent's life partner and business collaborator.

• Sept. 8 Ljubiša Samardžić

  Serbian actor and director (b. 1936).

• Sept. 8 Don Williams

  American musician (b. 1939).

• Sept. 10 Len Wein

  Legendary comic book writer and editor who co-created iconic Marvel and DC characters like Wolverine and Swamp Thing, significantly...

• Sept. 12 Edith Windsor

  Pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist who was a key plaintiff in the landmark United States v. Windsor Supreme Court case that struck down part...

• Sept. 13 Pete Domenici

  Prominent American politician who served as the 37th mayor of Albuquerque and made significant contributions to New Mexico's political...

• Sept. 15 Harry Dean Stanton

  Harry Dean Stanton was a legendary American character actor known for his distinctive appearance and memorable roles in independent and cult...

• Sept. 16 Arjan Singh

  Marshal of the indian air force (b. 1919).

• Sept. 16 Marcelo Rezende

  Brazilian journalist (b. 1951).

• Sept. 17 Bobby Heenan

  Legendary American professional wrestling manager and commentator, famous for his wit and colorful personality in WWE.

• Sept. 18 Afzal Ahsan Randhawa

  Pakistani writer, poet, translator and playwright (b. 1937).

• Sept. 19 Leonid Kharitonov

  Russian bass-baritone (b. 1933).

• Sept. 21 Liliane Bettencourt
• Sept. 25 Jan Tříska

  Czech actor (b. 1936).

• Sept. 27 Hugh Hefner

  Hugh Hefner was an iconic American entrepreneur who founded Playboy magazine in 1953, revolutionizing media, publishing, and cultural...

• Sept. 28 Daniel Pe'er

  Israeli television host and newsreader (b. 1943).

• Sept. 29 Tom Alter

  Tom Alter was a renowned Indian actor of American descent, known for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, television, and theater. Recognized for his unique contributions and fluency in Hindi and Urdu, Alter became a familiar face in Indian entertainment with a career that spanned over four decades. [bio]

• Sept. 30 Monty Hall

  Canadian-American television host famous for hosting 'Let's Make a Deal', a popular game show that ran for 22 consecutive years.

• Sept. 30 Vladimir Voevodsky

  Prominent Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic geometry and was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal in...