Famous people and celebrities who died on September 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 13. 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.

• 1913 Aurel Vlaicu

  Aurel Vlaicu was a Romanian aviation pioneer known for his early work in aircraft design and construction.

• 1928 Italo Svevo

  Italo Svevo was an Italian writer, businessman, and pioneer of the psychological novel.

• 1944 Noor Inayat Khan

  Noor Inayat Khan was a courageous British spy of Indian descent who worked for the Special Operations Executive during World War II, risking...

• 1946 Amon Göth

  Notorious Nazi SS officer and commandant of the Płaszów concentration camp, infamous for his extreme cruelty during the Holocaust.

• 1948 Paul Wegener

  German writer, actor, and film director.

• 1949 August Krogh

  Danish physiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1874).

• 1949 Schack August Steenberg Krogh

  Prize laureate for his discovery of the capillary motor regulating mechanism.

• 1959 Gilbert Adrian

  Renowned American fashion designer who worked for MGM, glamorizing Hollywood stars and winning the Fashion Critic's 'Winnie' Award in 1945.

• 1971 Lin Biao

  Prominent Chinese military leader and politician who served as Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China and was a key figure in the...

• 1977 Leopold Stokowski

  Leopold Stokowski was a renowned conductor and musical director famous for his innovative orchestral performances and his connection to...

• 1985 Dane Rudhyar

  French-american astrologer.

• 1987 Mervyn Leroy

  Prominent Hollywood film director, producer, and screenwriter known for classic films like 'Quo Vadis' and 'Mister Roberts'.

• 1991 Robert Irving

  Accomplished English conductor and director known for his work in classical music and opera.

• 1991 Joe Pasternak

  Hungarian-American film producer and production manager who was prominent in Hollywood during the mid-20th century, known for his...

• 1991 Metin Oktay

  Legendary Turkish footballer who played as a striker and later became a respected football manager, known for his significant contributions...

• 1996 Tupac Shakur

  American actor and rapper of black origin, 2pac is also known as makaveli.

• 1997 Georges Guétary

  Georges Guétary was a French singer, dancer, cabaret performer, and actor best known internationally for his role as Henri Baurel in the 1951 musical film 'An American in Paris.' [bio]

• 1998 George Wallace

  Prominent Alabama politician who served as the state's 45th governor.

• 2001 Dorothy McGuire

  Dorothy McGuire was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films of the 1940s and 1950s, including 'Gentleman’s Agreement' and 'The Spiral Staircase.' She was acclaimed for her natural and understated acting style. [bio]

• 2004 Luis Miramontes

  Renowned Mexican chemist who played a crucial role in co-inventing the first oral contraceptive pill, revolutionizing reproductive health.

• 2005 Julio César Turbay Ayala

  Prominent Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the 25th President of Colombia from 1978 to 1982, playing a significant role in the...

• 2007 Laurel Burch

  Renowned American artist famous for her vibrant and whimsical animal designs that revolutionized decorative art and commercial product...

• 2011 Walter Bonatti

  Legendary Italian mountaineer considered one of the greatest alpinists of the 20th century, known for his extraordinary solo climbs and...

• 2015 Moses Malone

  Legendary NBA basketball player, considered one of the greatest centers in basketball history.

• 2017 Pete Domenici

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

• 2019 Eddie Money

  Eddie Money was an American rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for a string of Top 40 hits from the late 1970s through the 1980s such as "Two Tickets to Paradise," "Baby Hold On," "Take Me Home Tonight," and "Shakin'." [bio]

• 2022 Jean-Luc Godard

  Pioneering French-Swiss film director and key figure of the French New Wave cinema movement.