Famous people and celebrities who died on September 19

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 19. 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.

• 1881 James Garfield

  American politician.

• 1902 Masaoka Shiki

  Japanese poet, author, and critic (b. 1867).

• 1924 Alick Bannerman

  Australian cricketer and coach (b. 1854).

• 1944 Guy Gibson

  Guy Gibson was a distinguished Royal Air Force pilot and commander during World War II, famous for leading the legendary 'Dambusters' raid...

• 1955 John D. Dingell

  Sr.

• 1965 Lionel Terray

  Renowned French mountaineer who made significant first ascents in the Himalayas and Patagonia, including Makalu and Cerro Fitzroy.

• 1968 Chester Carlson

  Pioneering American inventor who developed xerography, revolutionizing document reproduction technology and laying the groundwork for modern...

• 1973 Gram Parsons

  Influential American musician who pioneered the country rock genre, playing with legendary bands like The Byrds and The Flying Burrito...

• 1978 Etienne Gilson

  French philosopher and historian.

• 1985 Italo Calvino

  Renowned Italian novelist and journalist who significantly influenced postwar literature.

• 1987 Einar Gerhardsen

  Norwegian politician from the labour party.

• 1990 Hermes Pan

  Renowned Hollywood choreographer famous for his extensive collaboration with Fred Astaire, creating iconic dance sequences in numerous...

• 1992 Jacques Pic

  Renowned French chef who ran the legendary three-Michelin-starred restaurant Maison Pic in Valence, France.

• 1995 Orville Redenbacher

  Iconic American entrepreneur who revolutionized the popcorn industry through agricultural innovation and genetic research.

• 2003 Slim Dusty

  Slim Dusty was a legendary Australian country music singer-songwriter who significantly influenced the national music scene, recording over...

• 2004 Skeeter Davis

  Renowned country music singer known for her hit song 'The End of the World', which became a crossover pop and country success in the early...

• 2004 Ellis Marsalis

  Renowned jazz pianist and music educator who was the patriarch of the famous Marsalis musical family, father to notable musicians Branford...

• 2004 Eddie Adams

  Eddie Adams was actually a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist famous for his iconic Vietnam War photograph of a Viet Cong prisoner's...

• 2006 Roy Schuiten

  Roy Schuiten was a prominent Dutch professional cyclist who competed in road and track cycling, later transitioning to team management.

• 2006 Danny Flores

  Danny Flores was an American musician, best known as a member of The Champs and for his saxophone playing and songwriting, particularly...

• 2008 Earl Palmer

  Legendary session drummer who was a key member of the Wrecking Crew and played on numerous iconic recordings across multiple genres.

• 2011 Dolores Hope

  Wife of comedian Bob Hope, she was an American singer, actress, and philanthropist who dedicated her life to supporting various charitable...

• 2013 Hiroshi Yamauchi

  Legendary Japanese business executive who transformed Nintendo from a playing card company to a global video game powerhouse.

• 2013 Robert Barnard

  Renowned English crime novelist and literary critic known for his detective fiction and academic works on literature.

• 2014 Audrey Long

  Audrey Long was an American actress known for her roles in film noir and Westerns during the 1940s and early 1950s. [bio]

• 2015 Jackie Collins

  English novelist (b. 1937).

• 2020 John Turner

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

• 2021 Jimmy Greaves

  Legendary English footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability and later became a...