Famous people and celebrities who died on September 30

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on September 30. 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.

• 1910 Maurice Lévy

  Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, one of the largest advertising and communications companies.

• 1942 Hans-Joachim Marseille

  Legendary Luftwaffe fighter pilot during World War II, known as the 'Star of Africa' for his exceptional aerial combat skills in North...

• 1955 James Dean

  James Dean was an iconic American actor who emerged as a cultural symbol of youthful rebellion in the 1950s. Best known for his performances in 'Rebel Without a Cause' (1955), 'East of Eden' (1955), and 'Giant' (1956), Dean's tragic death at the age of 24 cemented his status as a Hollywood legend. His portrayal of alienated and troubled young men … [bio]

• 1977 Mary Ford

  Iconic American musician and vocalist, partner of Les Paul.

• 1978 Edgar Bergen

  Edgar Bergen was an American ventriloquist, actor, and radio performer, best known for his ventriloquist characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. He gained national fame through his appearances on radio, television, and in films, becoming one of the best-known entertainers of his era. [bio]

• 1985 Simone Signoret

  Simone Signoret was a renowned French actress, widely recognized for her powerful performances in European cinema during the mid-20th century. She became the first French actress to win an Academy Award and is celebrated for her roles in films such as 'Les Diaboliques' and 'Room at the Top.' [bio]

• 1985 Charles Richter

  Charles Richter was a pioneering American seismologist who developed the Richter scale, a groundbreaking method for measuring earthquake...

• 1985 Herbert Bayer

  Herbert Bayer was a pioneering Bauhaus artist and graphic designer who significantly influenced modern design aesthetics.

• 1986 Nicholas Kaldor

  Prominent Hungarian-British economist known for his significant contributions to economic theory, particularly in post-Keynesian economics...

• 1987 Alfred Bester

  Alfred Bester was a renowned American science fiction author and screenwriter, known for his influential works in the mid-20th century...

• 1990 Patrick White

  Australian novelist, poet, and playwright, nobel prize laureate (d. 1990).

• 1994 André Michel Lwoff

  French microbiologist and virologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902).

• 1994 André Lwoff

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic control of enzyme and virus synthesis.

• 1994 Roberto Viola

  Argentinian military general who served as the 44th President of Argentina during a turbulent period in the country's political history.

• 1998 Dan Quisenberry

  Legendary MLB relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, known for his unique submarine pitching style and exceptional performance during...

• 2002 Goran Kropp

  Legendary Swedish mountaineer renowned for climbing Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1996, demonstrating extraordinary physical...

• 2003 Robert Kardashian

  Robert Kardashian was a prominent American lawyer and businessman, best known for being part of O.J.

• 2011 Clifford Olson

  Notorious Canadian serial killer who murdered 11 young victims between 1980 and 1981, becoming one of the most infamous criminals in...

• 2011 Ralph M. Steinman

  Canadian-american immunologist and biologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1943).

• 2012 Barbara Ann Scott

  Barbara Ann Scott was a Canadian figure skater who won the gold medal at the 1948 Winter Olympics.

• 2012 Barry Commoner

  Prominent American biologist, environmental activist, and political candidate who was a leading voice in ecological science and...

• 2012 Boris Šprem

  Croatian lawyer and politician who served as the 8th speaker of the Croatian Parliament, playing a significant role in the country's...

• 2014 Martin Lewis Perl

  American physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (d. 2014).

• 2017 Monty Hall

  Canadian-American television host famous for hosting 'Let's Make a Deal', a popular game show that ran for 22 consecutive years.

• 2017 Vladimir Voevodsky

  Prominent Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to algebraic geometry and was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal in...

• 2021 Koichi Sugiyama

  Legendary Japanese video game music composer best known for creating iconic soundtracks for the Dragon Quest series.