September 27 is a significant date in history, marking the passing of many famous figures. We honor 25 of these individuals here, sharing a snapshot of their lives and the impact they left behind.
Who Passed Away Today, September 27: Top 25 Famous Figures
Clara Schumann (1896)
Clara was a brilliant pianist and composer of the Romantic period. She is famous for her performances of works by Johannes Brahms and her husband, Robert Schumann.
Edgar Degas (1917)
Edgar Degas was a renowned artist from France who played a major role in the realm of Impressionism, particularly with his beautiful ballet dancer paintings that virtually personify movement itself.
Grigori Rasputin (1916)
Rasputin, a Russian mystic who was a self-proclaimed holy man, could exert his power through connections with members of what had been known as the Russian Empire’s royal family.
Babe Ruth (1948)
George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. was an American professional baseball player whose career in Major League Baseball spanned 22 seasons, from 1914 through 1935.
Aimee Semple McPherson (1944)
Aimee was a popular evangelist and radio figure in the 1920s and 1930s. She founded the Foursquare Church, which was known for its healing services and strong sermons.
Robert Montgomery (1981)
Montgomery got his start as an actor, director, and producer in film and television. He also moonlighted in the Navy Reserves and served as president of the Screen Actors Guild.
Mary Astor (1987)
Astor was an Academy Award-winning American actress whose career spanned several decades. She is best known for her role as Brigid O’Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon.
Wade Hampton III (1902)
A Confederate cavalry leader in the Civil War and later a politician, Hampton was Governor of South Carolina and a U.S. Senator.
Jimmy McCulloch (1979)
Scottish musician and songwriter who was the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s band Wings.
Felix Wankel (1988)
The German engineer and inventor developed the Wankel engine, which uses a unique rotary design for internal combustion.
Hans Wilhelm Geiger (1945)
A German physicist known for developing the Geiger counter (a detector of ionizing radiation).
Louis XIII of France (1643)
As King of France from 1610 to 1643, Louis XIII strengthened the monarchy and laid the foundation for absolute rule in France.
Edgar Bergen (1978)
One of the most notable American actors, comedians, and radio performers, Bergen earned respect for his ventriloquism with his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd.
Cyril Scott (1970)
As one of the most original and individual English composers, Scott was a notable figure in early 20th-century English music. His light British style had a pronounced influence on modern-day British compositional practices.
Gracie Allen (1964)
An American comedian and actress, she was half of the comedy duo Burns and Allen with her husband, George Burns.
Emile Berliner (1929)
Berliner was a German-American inventor best known for developing the gramophone and microphones for telephones.
Donald O’Connor (2003)
A dancer, singer, and actor from the US who was a big hit appearing with Gene Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain.”
Paul Newman (2008)
American actor, director, producer, race car driver, team owner and philanthropist
George Blanda (2010)
A former professional American footballer who played in both the AFL (with the Chargers) and the NFL (with the Redskins, Eagles, and Lions). He was once one of history’s greatest American football placekickers.
Arthur Penn (2010)
American film director and producer, best known as the director of “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967).
Hector Camacho (2012)
A Puerto Rican professional boxer and entertainer renowned for his in-ring speed and flashy style.
Yogi Berra (2015)
An all-time great baseball catcher, manager, and coach, Yogi was one of the most lovable and appealing characters in MLB history.
José Fernández (2016)
A retired Cuban-American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Miami Marlins and suffered his untimely death in a boating accident.
Hugh Hefner (2017)
He was an American magazine publisher, the founder, and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine, a controversial publication known for its explicit content.
Anita Linda (2020)
A nine-decade-long career as a popular Filipino actress.
Who Passed Away Today, September 27: Final Words
These people who passed away today have made history in their own fields, such as sports, cinema, and literature, to name a few. Their influence and legacy still inspire millions worldwide.
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