Life and death are common phenomena that define humanity. While people die every day across the world, some dates in history have had a unique number of people passing away. The article commemorates the most famous people who passed away today September 18 in different years.
Who passed away today September 18
Katherine Anne Porter
In 1980, Katherine Anne Porter, an American writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for her stories and wrote the book Ship of Fools, died at the age of 90.
Clyde McCullough
In 1982, Clyde McCullough, an American baseball player who caught for teams like the Chicago Cubs and was a coach, died at 65.
Pei Wenzhong
Also, in 1982, Pei Wenzhong, a Chinese scientist who studied humans from long ago and found important fossils, died at the age of 78.
Roy Milton
The following year, in 1983, Roy Milton, an American singer and drummer who played R&B and blues music, died at 76.
Gerald Holtom
In 1985, Gerald Holtom, a British artist who designed the symbol for nuclear disarmament that became a peace sign, died at the age of 71.
Américo Tomás
Two years later, in 1987, Américo Tomás, a Portuguese admiral and politician who once led the country, died at the age of 92.
Rob Tyner
In 1991, Rob Tyner, an American rock singer with the band MC5, died from a heart attack when he was just 46.
Earl Van Dyke
The next year, in 1992, Earl Van Dyke, an American musician who played piano and worked with Motown Records, died of prostate cancer at 62.
Franz Schmid
Also, in 1992, Franz Schmid, a German climber who was the first to climb a difficult part of the Matterhorn mountain, died at the age of 87.
Lona Andre
That same year, Lona Andre, an American actress who appeared in movies like Death in the Air, died at the age of 77.
Franco Moschino
In 1994, Franco Moschino, an Italian designer known for his fashion creations, died from AIDS complications at 44.
Donald Davie
In 1995, Donald Davie, an English poet and critic who participated in the Movement in poetry, died at the age of 73.
Oleg Tverdokhleb
Also in 1995, Oleg Tverdokhleb, a Ukrainian athlete, passed away. He was born in 1969.
Vera Brodsky Lawrence
In 1996, Vera Brodsky Lawrence, an American pianist who performed in concerts and studied music history, died at the age of 87.
Harry Boyne
In 1997, a British political reporter journalist died at the age of eighty-seven.
James “Jimmy” Witherspoon
The same year, James “Jimmy” Witherspoon, an American blues singer, died at 77.
Leonid Kinskey
In 1998, the Russian-born actor, famous for his roles in “Casablanca” and “Duck Soup”, died at the age of ninety-five.
Ernie Coombs
In 2001, Ernie Coombs, an entertainer from America who became famous in Canada as Mr. Dressup, died at 73.
Andreas Burnier
One year later, the Dutch-born criminologist and writer died at the age of seventy-one.
Bob Hayes
Also in 2002, Bob Hayes, an American athlete who won Olympic gold medals and played professional football, died of kidney failure at 59.
Ernest Sidey
Ernest Sidey, a British air marshal who served in the Royal Air Force and was a surgeon to the Queen, died in 2002 at the age of 89.
Mauro Ramos
The Brazilian soccer player died also in 2002. He was born in 1930.
Emil Fackenheim
The German-born philosopher died in 2003, too. He was born in 1916.
Marvin Mitchelson
In 2004, Marvin Mitchelson, an American lawyer who represented celebrities, died at 76.
Norman Cantor
Also in 2004, Norman Cantor, a Canadian historian, passed away. He was born in 1929.
Russ Meyer
In 2004, Russ Meyer, an American director, became famous for his movie Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! He passed away at the age of 82.
Marv Grissom
The following year, in 2005, Marv Grissom, a baseball player who played as a pitcher and later became a coach, died. He was 87. Marv was good at baseball and even played in the All-Star game in 1954.
Michael Park
Michael Park from Britain, who helped drive rally cars, was born in 1966, passed away in 2005.
Edward J. King
Edward J. King, who was Governor of Massachusetts, died in 2006. He was born in 1925.
Bobby Smith
In 2010, an English football player who scored many goals for Tottenham Hotspur passed away at the age of 77.
Kurt Sanderling
The following year, in 2011, Kurt Sanderling, a conductor from Germany who had worked with the East Berlin Symphony for many years, passed away. He was 98.
Jack Kralick
Jack Kralick, a baseball player from America who once threw a game where no one got a hit, died in 2012. He was 77 and died because of complications from strokes.
Lindsay Cooper
In 2013, Lindsay Cooper, a musician from Britain who liked to play the bassoon and oboe and wrote music, passed away. She was 62 and died due to complications from multiple sclerosis.
Lisa Otto
Also, in 2013, Lisa Otto, an opera singer from Germany who often sang at the Berlin State Opera, died at the age of 93.
Richard C. Sarafian
This American director and actor passed away in 2013. He died from pneumonia complications at age 83.
Judith Kazantzis
In 2018, English poet Judith Kazantzis, who was very concerned about women’s rights, died at age 78.
Robert Venturi
That same year, another person died. This was Robert Venturi, an American architect who built the Vanna Venturi House, which became a model for postmodern architecture. He was a big-time architect, and his death was a tragedy for everyone who loves architecture. He passed away at age 93.
Fernando Ricksen
In 2019, Fernando Ricksen, a soccer player from Dutch who played for such clubs as Glasgow Rangers, died. He was only 43 but died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Many famous and influential people died on September 18 in different years. Every person who passed away today left his trace. They devoted their lives to art, politics, science, entertainment, and other spheres, passed away, and left a noticeable cultural trace.
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