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September 1st
156 Notable deaths
Murray Hamilton
American actor (1923–1986).
Born March 24th, 1923 in Washington. [ref]
Died September 1st, 1986 at 63 years old in Washington (cancer). [ref]
Jon Polito
American actor (1950-2016).
Born December 29th, 1950 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died September 1st, 2016 at 65 years old in Duarte (cancer, multiple myeloma). [ref]
Daffney
American professional wrestler, wrestling manager and actress (1975-2021).
Born July 17th, 1975 in Lucius D. Clay Kaserne.
Died September 1st, 2021 at 46 years old in Norcross (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Ethel Waters
American blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress (1896-1977).
Born October 31st, 1896 in Chester. [ref]
Died September 1st, 1977 at 80 years old in Chatsworth (kidney failure). [ref]
Don LaFontaine
American voice actor (1940-2008).
Born August 26th, 1940 in Duluth.
Died September 1st, 2008 at 68 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory disease). [ref]
Syed Ali Shah Geelani
Kashmiri politician, islamic figure.
Born September 29th, 1929 in Kashmir.
Died September 1st, 2021 at 91 years old in Hyderpora. [ref]
Shelley Berman
American comedian, actor, writer, and teacher (1925–2017).
Born February 3rd, 1925 in Chicago.
Died September 1st, 2017 at 92 years old in Bell Canyon (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
R. L. Burnside
American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist (1926-2005).
Born November 23rd, 1926 in Oxford. [ref]
Died September 1st, 2005 at 78 years old in Memphis. [ref]
Luis Walter Alvarez
American experimental physicist, inventor, and professor (1911-1988).
Born June 13th, 1911 in San Francisco. [ref]
Died September 1st, 1988 at 77 years old in Berkeley (cancer). [ref]
Erick Morillo
American dj, music producer, and record label owner.
Born March 26th, 1971 in New York City.
Died September 1st, 2020 at 49 years old in Miami Beach. [ref]
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