Notable Deaths on September 11
930+ people died on this day throughout history
Henry Taylor Blow
1817–1875 (age 58)
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Henry Taylor Blow was a Missouri politician and diplomat who served in Congress and held various governmental positions.
Joseph Alexander Smith Acklen
1816–1863 (age 47)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Joseph Alexander Smith Acklen was a Huntsville resident and planter who lived from 1816 to 1863.
Alf Granviken
1932–2025 (age 93)
Røyken Church
Military officer Alf Granviken is honored for his courageous service and leadership.
Janusz Majewski
1940–2025 (age 85)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Janusz Majewski (29 January 1940 – 11 September 2025) was a Polish fencer.
Alberto Fujimori
1938–2024 (age 86)
Santa María de Huachipa
Alberto Kenya Fujimori Inomoto (26 July 1938 – 11 September 2024) was a Peruvian politician, professor, and engineer w...
Yvonne Přenosilová
1947–2023 (age 76)
New Jewish Cemetery
Yvonne Přenosilová (2 July 1947 – 11 September 2023) was a Czech singer, actress and radio and television presenter,...
Uwe Wesel
1933–2023 (age 90)
Dahlem Cemetery
Uwe Wesel (2 February 1933 – 11 September 2023) was a German academic, lawyer, and legal historian.
Victor Lassalle
1927–2023 (age 96)
cimetière de Feurs (Grande Rue de Randan)
Victor Lassalle inspired others with his thoughtful approach to history.
Leonard Charles Ferrington, Jr.
1948–2021 (age 73)
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Leonard Charles Ferrington, Jr. (1948–2021) of Murrysville was laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Finn Harald Simonsen
1932–2021 (age 89)
Taarbæk Kirkegård
Finn Harald Simonsen was a Danish businessperson who lived from 1932 to 2021.
Simon Shnoll
1930–2021 (age 91)
Russia
Simon El'evich Shnol (Russian: Симон Эльевич Шноль; 21 March 1930 – 11 September 2021) was a biophysi...
Richard William Timm
1923–2020 (age 97)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Richard William Timm (1923–2020) was a Roman Catholic priest, educator, and environmentalist who was buried at Holy Cr...
Leo Saluste
1930–2020 (age 90)
Rakvere cemetery
Leo Saluste was an agricultural scientist whose work supported sustainable farming and rural prosperity.
Juan Vicente Morales
1956–2020 (age 64)
Montevideo
Juan Morales (18 April 1956 – 11 September 2020) was a Uruguayan footballer.
Henryk Łapiński
1933–2020 (age 87)
Powązki Cemetery
Henryk Łapiński (1933-2020) was a Warsaw-based Polish professional buried at Powązki Cemetery.
Christian Manen
1934–2020 (age 86)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Christian Manen (3 July 1934 – 11 September 2020) was a French composer and music teacher.
Roger Carel
1927–2020 (age 93)
cimetière de Villejésus
Roger Carel (French pronunciation: [ʁɔʒe kaʁɛl]; born Roger Bancharel; 14 August 1927 – 11 September 2020) was a ...
Aasa Randvere
1931–2019 (age 88)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aasa Randvere was a devoted physician remembered for her compassionate care and steady presence.
Rudolf Katterschafka
1925–2019 (age 94)
Mödlinger Friedhof
Rudolf Katterschafka was a committed teacher whose career was marked by dedication to his students and the advancement o...
László Rajk Jr.
1949–2019 (age 70)
Fiume Road Graveyard
László Rajk Jr.
B. J. Habibie
1936–2019 (age 83)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (Indonesian: [bahaˌrudin ˌjusuf haˈbibi] ; 25 June 1936 – 11 September 2019) was an Indon...
James Madison Lee
1926–2017 (age 91)
Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Cemetery
James Madison Lee (1926-2017) was a United States Army lieutenant general who commanded U.S. Forces Korea and U.S. Army ...
Dan Currie
1935–2017 (age 82)
Westlawn Cemetery
Dan Currie (1935–2017) was an NFL linebacker from Detroit who was buried at Westlawn Cemetery.
Jerzy Skrzepiński
1923–2017 (age 94)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Accomplished Polish scenographer and visual artist.
Teresemarie McClosky
1926–2016 (age 90)
Resurrection Cemetery
Teresemarie McClosky (1926–2016) was a Toledo resident remembered at Resurrection Cemetery after a long life.
Wanda Ważewska-Riesenkampf
1924–2016 (age 92)
Batowice Cemetery
Wanda Ważewska-Riesenkampf (1924-2016) was a Polish woman buried at Batowice Cemetery.
Ryszard Semka
1925–2016 (age 91)
Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot
Ryszard Semka was a Polish architect whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Kaljo Valgma
1931–2015 (age 84)
Old St. John's cemetery
Kaljo Valgma was a physician remembered for combining medical expertise with genuine empathy.
Jean-Luc Recher
1953–2015 (age 62)
cimetière de la Créquinière (Aubevoye)
Jean-Luc Recher was a devoted politician whose thoughtful leadership served his community with care and respect.
Bob Crewe
1930–2014 (age 84)
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Bob Crewe (1930–2014) of Newark, the hit-making songwriter and producer, was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Betty Maxwell
1912–2013 (age 101)
Mount Royal Cemetery
Betty Maxwell was a Canadian resident of Montreal who lived from 1912 to 2013 and was buried at Mount Royal Cemetery.
Michał Ratyński
1948–2013 (age 65)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Michał Ratyński was a Polish individual who lived from 1948 to 2013 and was buried at the Northern Communal Cemetery i...
Gunter Widmaier
1938–2012 (age 74)
Nordfriedhof
Gunter Widmaier was a German individual from Ravensburg who was buried at Nordfriedhof in Munich.
Isabell Masters
1913–2011 (age 98)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Isabell Masters (1913–2011) was an educator and perennial political candidate from Oklahoma City now at Mount Hope Cem...
Harold Gould
1923–2010 (age 87)
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Harold Gould (1923–2010) was an American actor known for stage, film, and television roles who is buried at Los Angele...
Henrikas Zabulis
1927–2010 (age 83)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Politician Henrikas Zabulis (1927–2010) served with humility and a steadfast commitment to justice for all.
Jouko Lehtola
1963–2010 (age 47)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Jouko Lehtola (1963–2010) was a respected Finnish photographer.
Tadeus Pfeifer
1949–2010 (age 61)
Wolfgottesacker
Tadeus Pfeifer was a thoughtful writer whose work offered contemplative insights into life and humanity.
Erik Stark
1915–2010 (age 95)
cimetière du Nord de Solna
Erik Stark was a Swedish architect whose work influenced Swedish architectural development in the twentieth century.
Anne-Marie Seckel-Eisenschitz
1914–2010 (age 96)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Anne-Marie Seckel-Eisenschitz was an accomplished translator who fostered cultural understanding through her linguistic ...
Gertrude Baines
1894–2009 (age 115)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Gertrude Baines, who lived to age 115, was cherished for her gentle presence and the way she bridged generations before ...
Larry Gelbart
1928–2009 (age 81)
Hillside Memorial Park
Larry Gelbart (1928–2009) was an Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer who co-created M*A*S*H and who rests at Hills...
Jurg Molenaar
1930–2009 (age 79)
Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery
Jurg Molenaar is remembered as a luminous stage actor whose performances resonated deeply with audiences.
Bertil Palmgren
1920–2007 (age 87)
Solna cemetery
Swedish cinematographer known for his contributions to mid-20th century Swedish cinema.
Stefan Janusiewicz
1933–2007 (age 74)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Stefan Janusiewicz was a Polish journalist.
Bogdan Wnętrzewski
1919–2007 (age 88)
Evangelical Cemetery of the Augsburg Confession in Warsaw
Bogdan Wnętrzewski was a Polish architect whose designs contributed to Poland's built heritage.
Yury Kovalenko
1942–2007 (age 65)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yury Kovalenko was a Russian hydronaut who lived from 1942 to 2007.
Louis Cornet
1923–2006 (age 83)
Le Puy Cathedral
Louis Cornet shepherded the faithful at Le Puy Cathedral until his final days.
Chris Schenkel
1923–2005 (age 82)
Saint John's United Church of Christ Cemetery
Chris Schenkel, the veteran sportscaster, became a beloved voice on ABC's Wide World of Sports and other national broadc...
Fred Ebb
1928–2004 (age 76)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Fred Ebb (1928–2004) was an American lyricist who co-created the scores for musicals such as Chicago and Cabaret.