Famous people and celebrities who died on September 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 7. 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.

• 1947 Warren Zevon

  Iconic American rock singer-songwriter known for his unique storytelling and hit song 'Werewolves of London'.

• 1951 Maria Montez

  Maria Montez was a Dominican-born actress who achieved international fame in the 1940s for her roles in Technicolor adventure films produced by Universal Pictures. Known as 'The Queen of Technicolor,' she became an iconic figure of the era, particularly for her portrayals in exotic and fantasy films. [bio]

• 1959 Maurice Duplessis

  Maurice Duplessis was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Quebec from 1936 to 1939 and from 1944 to 1959.

• 1969 Everett Dirksen

  Everett Dirksen was a long-serving Republican U.S.

• 1971 Spring Byington

  Spring Byington was an American actress known for her work in film, television, stage, and radio, especially during the 1930s through the 1950s. She appeared in over 70 films and gained further fame as the star of the CBS sitcom 'December Bride.' [bio]

• 1978 Keith Moon

  Legendary drummer of the iconic rock band The Who, known for his explosive and innovative drumming style and notorious wild behavior both on...

• 1981 Christy Brown

  Irish novelist from Dublin, famous for his autobiographical works including 'My Left Foot' and 'Down All the Days'.

• 1984 Joe Cronin

  Joe Cronin was a prominent Major League Baseball player and manager who played primarily as a shortstop for the Washington Senators and...

• 1990 A J P Taylor

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• 1991 Edwin McMillan

  American physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1907).

• 1991 Edwin Mattison McMillan

  Prize laureate for their discoveries in the chemistry of the transuranium elements.

• 1991 John Crosby

  John Crosby was a prominent American journalist and television critic who wrote for the New York Herald Tribune and significantly...

• 1994 Dennis Morgan

  Dennis Morgan was an American actor and singer known for his leading roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s. He built a successful career as a prominent leading man and was celebrated for both his acting and singing abilities. [bio]

• 1994 Terence Young

  British film director known for directing several James Bond films, including 'Dr. No' and 'From Russia with Love'.

• 1994 James Clavell

  Acclaimed Australian-American novelist and screenwriter famous for epic historical novels set in Asia, including 'Shogun', which became a...

• 1996 Bibi Besch

  Bibi Besch was an Austrian-American actress best known for her work in film, television, and theater. She was notable for her performances in major movies such as 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' and her Emmy-nominated roles on television. [bio]

• 1997 Mobutu Sese Seko

  Mobutu Sese Seko was the long-standing president of Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), who ruled from 1965 to 1997 and became...

• 1997 Derek Taylor

  Legendary Beatles publicist who played a crucial role in managing the band's public image during their peak years.

• 2002 Katrin Cartlidge

  Katrin Cartlidge was a highly regarded English actress, celebrated for her compelling and versatile performances in independent and arthouse films during the 1990s and early 2000s. [bio]

• 2008 Nagi Noda

  Nagi Noda was a Japanese artist, director, and designer known for her creative and unconventional work in various media.

• 2008 Gregory Mcdonald

  Gregory Mcdonald was an acclaimed American novelist best known for his Fletch mystery series, which won multiple awards and was later...

• 2010 John Kluge

  John Kluge was a German-born American media mogul and billionaire who founded Metromedia, a significant media and telecommunications company...

• 2011 Pavol Demitra

  Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for teams like Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues.

• 2011 Kārlis Skrastiņš

  Professional Latvian ice hockey player who tragically died in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash in 2011.

• 2015 Dickie Moore

  Dickie Moore was an American actor best known as a prominent child star in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly for his roles in the 'Our Gang' film series and various notable Hollywood features. [bio]

• 2015 Candida Royalle

  Candida Royalle was a pioneering feminist filmmaker and producer in the adult film industry, known for challenging traditional pornographic...

• 2016 Norbert Schemansky

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

• 2018 Mac Miller

  Mac Miller was a talented American rapper and record producer known for his introspective and innovative hip-hop music, who tragically...