Famous people and celebrities who died on September 21

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 21. 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.

• 1576 Girolamo Cardano

  Girolamo Cardano was an Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, astrologer, and gambler, known for his contributions to algebra and...

• 1860 Arthur Schopenhauer

  German writer and philosopher, he is well-known for his poetic prose and pessimistic views.

• 1904 Chief Joseph

  Nez Perce leader known for his resistance against the U.S.

• 1918 True Boardman

  True Boardman was a silent film actor known for his work in early Hollywood.

• 1933 Kenji Miyazawa

  Japanese author known for his children's literature and poetry.

• 1937 Osgood Perkins

  American actor (b. 1892).

• 1947 Harry Carey

  Harry Carey was an influential American actor known for his work in silent films and early Hollywood Westerns, often collaborating with director John Ford. He appeared in over 250 films and was a key figure in shaping the Western genre in American cinema. [bio]

• 1959 Abraham Flexner

  American educator, the institute for advanced study was founded in 1959.

• 1971 Bernardo Houssay

  Argentinian physiologist and physician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1887).

• 1971 Bernardo Alberto Houssay

  Prize laureate for his discovery of the part played by the hormone of the anterior pituitary lobe in the metabolism of sugar.

• 1974 Jacqueline Susann

  Jacqueline Susann was a bestselling American novelist, best known for her controversial and sensational novels in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly 'Valley of the Dolls.' [bio]

• 1974 Walter Brennan

  Walter Brennan was a highly acclaimed American actor, recognized for his distinctive voice and remarkable ability to portray a variety of supporting roles in film and television during Hollywood's Golden Age. He is one of only three male actors to win three Academy Awards for acting. [bio]

• 1976 Orlando Letelier

  Chilean-American economist and politician who served as Chile's Minister of National Defense, tragically assassinated in Washington D.C.

• 1976 Benjamin Graham

  Renowned investor and author of 'The Intelligent Investor', considered the father of value investing.

• 1981 Nigel Patrick

  Nigel Patrick was an English actor and stage director, celebrated for his sophisticated performances in British films during the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 1983 Birgit Tengroth

  Swedish actor (b. 1915).

• 1987 Jaco Pastorius

  Revolutionary jazz bassist considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• 1988 Henry Koster

  Henry Koster was a prominent German-born American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his influential work in Hollywood, particularly from the 1930s through the 1960s. He directed numerous successful films, including 'The Bishop’s Wife', 'Harvey', and 'The Robe', a landmark as the first film released in CinemaScope. [bio]

• 1995 Rudy Perpich

  Rudy Perpich was a prominent American politician who served as the 34th Governor of Minnesota from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1983 to 1991.

• 1998 Florence Griffith Joyner

  Legendary Olympic sprinter who set world records in the 100- and 200-meter races during the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.

• 2002 Angelo Buono

  Angelo Buono was a notorious serial killer known as the 'Hillside Strangler' who, along with his cousin Kenneth Bianchi, murdered ten women...

• 2006 Boz Burrell

  English singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work with King Crimson and Bad Company, who passed away in 2006.

• 2007 Alice Ghostley

  Alice Ghostley was an American actress and singer best known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'Bewitched' and 'Designing Women,' as well as her work on Broadway. [bio]

• 2009 Robert Ginty

  American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1948).

• 2013 Kofi Awoonor

  Prominent Ghanaian poet, author, and academic who made significant contributions to African literature and was tragically killed in the 2013...

• 2014 Caldwell Jones

  Professional American basketball player and coach who had a significant career in the sport, passing away in 2014.

• 2015 Richard Williamson

  American football player and coach who had a notable career in professional sports.

• 2020 Arthur Ashkin

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