Famous people and celebrities who died on September 1

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 1. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1557 Jacques Cartier

  French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France.

• 1914 Märtha

  The last known passenger pigeon, who died at Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the extinction of the species.

• 1940 Lillian Wald

  Lillian Wald was an American nurse and social reformer who founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City and pioneered the concept of...

• 1947 Frederick Burnham

  American scout and world-traveling adventurer.

• 1961 Eero Saarinen

  Renowned Finnish-American architect and designer famous for pioneering modernist architecture and iconic structures like the Gateway Arch in...

• 1967 Ilse Koch

  Notorious Nazi concentration camp guard known as the 'Witch of Buchenwald', infamous for her sadistic cruelty towards prisoners during World...

• 1970 François Mauriac

  French novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (b. 1885).

• 1977 Ethel Waters

  Ethel Waters was an influential American singer and actress, renowned for her contributions to jazz, blues, and gospel music, as well as her pioneering work on stage and in film. She broke racial barriers throughout her career and made a lasting impact on American entertainment. [bio]

• 1981 Ann Harding

  Ann Harding was a prominent American film actress of the 1930s, known for her sophisticated roles in romantic dramas and comedies.

• 1982 Wladyslaw Gomulka

  Prominent Polish communist leader who played a significant role in post-World War II Poland, serving as the country's de facto leader from...

• 1982 Haskell Curry

  Haskell Curry was a prominent American mathematician and logician known for his significant contributions to combinatory logic and the...

• 1983 Larry McDonald

  American physician and politician who tragically died in 1983, known for his significant contributions to public service.

• 1986 Murray Hamilton

  Murray Hamilton was an accomplished American character actor known for roles in films like 'Jaws' and the TV miniseries 'Rich Man, Poor...

• 1988 Luis Alvarez

  Nobel Prize winner in 1968 for his work in liquid-hydrogen bubble chamber, Alvarez was a versatile scientist known for contributions in...

• 1988 Luis Walter Alvarez

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1988).

• 1989 Kazimierz Deyna

  Legendary Polish footballer who played as a midfielder and was a key figure in Polish football during the 1970s, tragically dying in a car...

• 1990 Edwin O. Reischauer

  Renowned Japanese-American scholar and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Japan from 1961 to 1966, significantly improving...

• 1998 Cary Middlecoff

  Renowned American professional golfer who was a prominent figure in golf during the 1950s, winning multiple major championships including...

• 2005 R. L. Burnside

  Influential Mississippi blues musician known for his raw, authentic Delta blues style and significant influence on modern blues and rock...

• 2006 György Faludy

  György Faludy was a prominent Hungarian poet, translator, and writer known for his lyrical works and resistance against totalitarian...

• 2008 Jerry Reed

  Jerry Reed was an American country music singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actor known for his innovative guitar playing and string of country hits during the 1960s and 1970s. He also appeared in several popular films, most notably alongside Burt Reynolds in 'Smokey and the Bandit.' [bio]

• 2008 Thomas J. Bata

  Renowned Czech-Canadian businessman who transformed the Bata Shoe Company into a global footwear empire, pioneering international shoe...

• 2009 Jang Jin-young

  Renowned South Korean actress who made significant contributions to Korean cinema before her untimely death in 2009.

• 2010 Wakanohana Kanji I

  Prominent Japanese sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of 45th yokozuna, representing the highest level of achievement in sumo...

• 2014 Joseph Shivers

  Pioneering American chemist who invented spandex, revolutionizing the textile and clothing industry with his groundbreaking material.

• 2015 Dean Jones

  Beloved American actor and singer known for his memorable roles in Disney films, particularly in 'The Love Bug'.

• 2017 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]

• 2018 Randy Weston

  Randy Weston was an influential American jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative approach to African and African-American musical...

• 2020 Erick Morillo

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

• 2022 Barbara Ehrenreich

  Prominent American author and political activist who wrote extensively on social inequality, labor issues, and economic challenges faced by...