Famous people and celebrities who died in September 2020

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in September 2020. 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 Erick Morillo

  Renowned Colombian-American DJ, record label owner, and music producer famous for his significant contributions to electronic dance music,...

• Sept. 2 Philippe Daverio
• Sept. 2 David Graeber
• Sept. 4 Lloyd Cadena

  Filipino youtuber and vlogger (b. 1993).

• Sept. 5 Jiří Menzel
• Sept. 6 Lou Brock

  A legendary baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals, Lou Brock was a Hall of Fame outfielder known for his exceptional base-stealing...

• Sept. 6 Vaughan Jones
• Sept. 6 Willy Monteiro Duarte
• Sept. 10 Diana Rigg

  Renowned British actress famous for her role as Emma Peel in 'The Avengers' and her distinguished Shakespearean performances.

• Sept. 10 Franco Maria Ricci
• Sept. 11 Toots Hibbert

  Jamaican singer and songwriter (b. 1942).

• Sept. 12 Terence Conran

  Influential British designer, retailer, and restaurateur who revolutionized modern design and founded the iconic Habitat retail chain.

• Sept. 16 Maxim Martsinkevich

  Russian social activist and media personality (b. 1984).

• Sept. 17 Robert W. Gore

  Innovative American engineer and businessman who co-invented Gore-Tex, a revolutionary waterproof and breathable fabric used in outdoor and...

• Sept. 17 Winston Groom
• Sept. 18 Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  United states supreme court justice (b. 1933).

• Sept. 19 John Turner

  John Turner was a prominent Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Canada in 1984.

• Sept. 21 Arthur Ashkin

  Arthur Ashkin was a Nobel Prize-winning American physicist who revolutionized scientific research by inventing optical tweezers.

• Sept. 22 Neil Brannon

  American politician (b. 1940).

• Sept. 23 Juliette Gréco

  Juliette Gréco was a legendary French singer and actress, recognized as a key figure in the postwar Parisian existentialist movement. Renowned for her deep, expressive voice and emotive performances, she was celebrated for interpreting songs by leading songwriters and her close association with the literary and artistic elite. [bio]

• Sept. 23 Gale Sayers

  Legendary NFL running back for the Chicago Bears, known for his exceptional speed and agility during the 1960s and early 1970s.

• Sept. 23 Harold Evans

  Renowned British journalist and editor of The Sunday Times, known for his influential work in investigative journalism and publishing.

• Sept. 25 S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
• Sept. 29 Helen Reddy

  Helen Reddy was an Australian-American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist best known for her hit song "I Am Woman," which became an anthem for the women's liberation movement in the 1970s. [bio]

• Sept. 29 Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

  Emir of Kuwait who ruled from 2006 to 2020, playing a significant role in the country's political leadership during a critical period in...

• Sept. 30 Quino