Famous people and celebrities who died on September 24

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 24. 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.

• 1904 Niels Ryberg Finsen

  Prize laureate in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light...

• 1936 József Klekl

  Slovene-hungarian priest and journalist (d. 1936).

• 1939 Carl Laemmle

  Universal studios was co-founded by a german-american film producer (d. 1939).

• 1939 Charles Tatham

  American fencer (d. 1939).

• 1945 Hans Geiger

  German physicist who invented the geiger counter, the first detector that successfully detects individual alpha particles and other...

• 1948 Warren William

  Warren William was an American actor renowned for his roles in early sound films during the 1930s, especially in pre-Code Hollywood cinema. He was often cast as suave and sophisticated, yet morally ambiguous, characters and became known as the 'King of Pre-Code.' [bio]

• 1962 Charles Reisner

  American silent actor and film director (born in 1887).

• 1973 Josué de Castro

  Brazilian physician, geographer, and activist renowned for his groundbreaking work on hunger and social issues in developing countries.

• 1982 Sarah Churchill

  Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, was an influential English courtier, close confidante to Queen Anne, and a significant political figure in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. She was notable for her strong will, political acumen, and influence over royal and governmental affairs. [bio]

• 1983 Isobel Baillie

  A scottish dame was hailed as one the greatest oratorio singing artists of the century.

• 1991 Mary Lawrence

  Groundbreaking advertising executive who founded Wells, Rich, Greene, Inc.

• 1993 Bruno Pontecorvo

  Renowned Italian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to particle physics and defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold...

• 1993 Zita Johann

  Zita Johann was an actress known for her role in the film 'The Mummy'.

• 1996 Mark Frankel

  Mark Frankel was a British actor known for his roles in film and television during the late 20th century, including the cult series 'Kindred: The Embraced.' [bio]

• 1996 Zeki Müren

  Zeki Müren was a legendary Turkish classical music singer, actor, and cultural icon who significantly influenced Turkish art music and...

• 2002 Mike Webster

  Legendary NFL center who played primarily for the Pittsburgh Steelers, considered one of the greatest centers in NFL history and inducted...

• 2004 Françoise Sagan

  Renowned French novelist who became an international literary sensation with her debut novel 'Bonjour Tristesse' at just 18 years old.

• 2008 Irene Dailey

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in television, particularly in the soap opera 'Another World' and the film 'The Grissom...

• 2009 Susan Atkins

  Notorious member of the Manson Family who participated in the brutal murder of Sharon Tate in 1969, later becoming a born-again Christian in...

• 2009 Nelly Arcan

  Nelly Arcan was a provocative Canadian author and sex worker who wrote critically acclaimed novels exploring themes of sexuality, identity,...

• 2013 Anthony Lawrence

  Anthony Lawrence is a renowned Australian poet known for his landscape poetry exploring themes of death, sexuality, and masculinity.

• 2013 Paul Dietzel

  Legendary American football coach who led LSU to a national championship in 1958 and was named National Coach of the Year.

• 2014 Deborah Cavendish

  Duchess of Devonshire, a prominent English aristocrat known for her social influence, literary work, and role in the Mitford family legacy.

• 2014 Christopher Hogwood

  Renowned English harpsichord player, conductor, and composer who founded the Academy of Ancient Music.

• 2015 Alan Moore

  Legendary graphic novelist and comic book writer who revolutionized the medium with groundbreaking works like Watchmen and V for Vendetta,...

• 2016 Buckwheat Zydeco

  Legendary zydeco musician who popularized the genre internationally and brought Cajun and Creole music to global audiences.

• 2016 Mel Charles

  Welsh footballer (b. 1935).

• 2022 Pharoah Sanders

  Legendary jazz saxophonist known for his avant-garde and spiritual jazz performances, who significantly influenced free jazz and...