Deaths in September 1989

The following is a list of notable deaths in September 1989.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

  • Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference.

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References

  1. ↑ Kevin Andrews and the Castles of the Morea, AIA Ettinghausen Lecture. Princeton University. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  2. ↑ Ex-Socker Deyna Killed in Car Crash. L.A. Times. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  3. ↑ Giamatti, Scholar and Baseball Chief, Dies at 51. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  4. ↑ "Olympedia – Cyril Gill". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Dipa Ma. Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  6. ↑ Theologian and Ecumenist Albert Outler Dies. Washington Post. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  7. ↑ Ex-MP Shah Azizur Rahman dies. The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  8. ↑ Walter Leslie Runciman, 1900-89, 2nd Viscount Runciman of Doxford. Royal Museums Greenwich (year of death only). Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  9. ↑ Tadeusz Sendzimir, 95; Created Metals Process. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  10. ↑ UVF killer’s brother in ‘postpone parade’ plea. Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  11. ↑ Vice Admiral John Augustine Collins. Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  12. ↑ "Augie Lio, 71, Editor And Ex-Football Star". The New York Times. September 5, 1989. p. B 6. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Olympedia – Sten Mellgren". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  14. ↑ Gaetano Scirea tribute. Juventus.com. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  15. ↑ Rip Sewell, 'Eephus Ball' Pitcher For Pittsburgh Pirates, Dies at 82. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  16. ↑ "Olympedia – Gastón Cibert". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  17. ↑ Colin Grant Clark (1905–1989). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  18. ↑ Zenon Kliszko. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  19. ↑ "Hal Lee Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  20. ↑ Schoenebeck, von, Car-August (Generalmajor). Traces of War. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  21. ↑ Eric Pace (September 7, 1989). "Georges Simenon Dies at 86; Creator of Inspector Maigret". The New York Times. p. A 1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Ronald Syme, 86, Classics Scholar And Historian at Oxford, Is Dead". The New York Times. September 7, 1989. p. B 19. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  23. ↑ Sir John Philip Baxter (1905–1989). Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  24. ↑ Mr Michael Fidler. UK Parliament (Hansard). Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  25. ↑ William Mann Dead; London Critic Was 65. New York Times. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  26. ↑ Deaths. Washington Post. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  27. ↑ Folkart, Burt a (September 8, 1989). "Jessie Mae Beavers; Human Relations Commissioner, Sentinel Editor, Activist". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  28. ↑ Obituary for Edwin Arthur Burtt. Newspapers.com (The Ithaca Journal). Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  29. ↑ "Olympedia – Imre Hennyei". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Australian Football - Mick Higgins - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  31. ↑ Dr Ibrahim’s death anniv. The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  32. ↑ Manès, Gina (1893–1989). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  33. ↑ "Australian Football - Stephen Nankervis - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  34. ↑ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Héctor Ricardo (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  35. ↑ Jimmy Ruffell James William Ruffell (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  36. ↑ Barbara Lloyd (September 8, 1989). "Tom Blackaller, 49, Competitor in America's Cup". The New York Times. p. D 19. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  37. ↑ Valery Goborov. Olympedia. Retrieved 13 Sep 2024.
  38. ↑ Mikhail Goldstein. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  39. ↑ "Olympedia – Joseph McCann". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  40. ↑ Frederic L. Chapin, 60; Long a U.S. Diplomat. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  41. ↑ "Olympedia – Henri Disy". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  42. ↑ "Aleardo Simoni". www.procyclingstats.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  43. ↑ Paul Weiss, Biologist Who Won Medal Of Science, Is Dead at 91. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  44. ↑ Elepter Andronikashvili. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  45. ↑ "Olympedia – Heiri Angst". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  46. ↑ Christopher Chancellor, Who Led Reuters for 15 Years, Dies at 85. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  47. ↑ Radharani Devi. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  48. ↑ Oleksiy Fedorov. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  49. ↑ Josette Frank, 96, Dies; Children's Book Expert. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  50. ↑ Tim Hovey, 44; Child Actor in the 1950s. L.A. Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  51. ↑ John McShain, 90, Constructor Of Pentagon and Kennedy Center. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  52. ↑ "Arthur 'Dutch' Elston". The San Francisco Examiner. September 12, 1989. p. 16. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  53. ↑ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  54. ↑ Jeffrey Stollmeyer. Wisden. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  55. ↑ Lucy C. Ferguson, 89, Island Preservationist. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  56. ↑ Paul Gann, Co-Author of California Tax Revolt Measure, Dies at 77. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  57. ↑ "Olympedia – Norman Goff". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  58. ↑ "Australian Football - Bill Wood - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  59. ↑ Dollin, Shawn. "Henry Benton - Playing Career - Summary". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  60. ↑ "Olympedia – Josef Boháč". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  61. ↑ Rebels kill ex-president's relative. United Press International. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  62. ↑ John Landers 1920-1989. Hood County News (Obituary). Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  63. ↑ Anton Lubowski 'one of the heroes of SA'. Stellenbosch University. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  64. ↑ 'Fishbait' Miller, 80, Former Doorkeeper Of the U.S. House. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  65. ↑ "Seamus Twomey, 70, a Leader of Provisional I.R.A.". The New York Times. September 14, 1989. p. D 24. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  66. ↑ Richard F. Shepard (September 13, 1989). "Don Walker, 81, an Orchestrator Of Broadway Musical Comedies". The New York Times. p. B 8. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  67. ↑ Gilles Andriamahazo Of Madagascar Is Dead. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  68. ↑ "Jack Baldwin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  69. ↑ "Olympedia – David Bartlett". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  70. ↑ "John Bunyan Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  71. ↑ "Olympedia – Zoltán Dudás". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  72. ↑ Géza Frid. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  73. ↑ Rebels kill television announcer. United Press International. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  74. ↑ "Charles Russell, 85, Ex-Governor of Nevada". The New York Times. September 15, 1989. p. B 6. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  75. ↑ Ron Whyte, 47, Dead; Playwright of Disabled. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  76. ↑ John Yovicsin, 70; Coached Football 14 Years at Harvard. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  77. ↑ John Bright, 81, a Screen Writer. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  78. ↑ Tim Brown. Olympedia. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  79. ↑ "Eddie McLeod Profile - Cricket Player New Zealand | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  80. ↑ Battle of the 'Rabbit Ears' Heirs on Long Island. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  81. ↑ Benjamin Peary Pal, 26 May 1906 - 14 September 1989. Royal Society. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  82. ↑ Damaso Perez Prado Dies at 72. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  83. ↑ Heinz Schmidt. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  84. ↑ 14 September 1989, the day Kashmiri Hindu Tika Lal Taploo was killed by the Islamist terrorists in Kashmir valley. Jammu Kashmir Now. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  85. ↑ Valentina, a Designer of Clothes For Stars in the Theater, Dies at 90. New York Times. Retrieved 14 Sep 2024.
  86. ↑ "Article clipped from The Atlanta Constitution". The Atlanta Constitution. September 15, 1989. p. 30. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  87. ↑ Harry Cave. Wisden. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  88. ↑ William Eddy, 87, a Developer of TV, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  89. ↑ Olga Erteszek, 73, Dies; Founder And Designer of a Lingerie Firm. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  90. ↑ Jan DeGaetani, 56, Singer of Avant-Garde Works. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  91. ↑ Michael Klinger. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  92. ↑ "Robert Penn Warren, Poet and Author, Dies". The New York Times. September 16, 1989. p. 1 1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  93. ↑ John Burr Williams, 88, Economist, Dies. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  94. ↑ "Olympedia – Jack Zwirewich". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  95. ↑ "Australian Football - Archie Leitch - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  96. ↑ Schewe, Georg. Traces of War. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  97. ↑ Allen Shields 1927-1989. Peter Duren, University of Michigan. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  98. ↑ Steven Stayner, 24, Kidnapped as Boy, Dies in Motorcycle Crash. L.A. Times. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  99. ↑ Lord Trafford, 57, Britain's Health Minister. New York Times. Retrieved 15 Sep 2024.
  100. ↑ Alexander, Hugh Quincy. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  101. ↑ "Leon Culberson Outfielder, 71". The New York Times. September 23, 1989. p. 1 6. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  102. ↑ "Sir Richard Hull". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. 2004. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/40130. Retrieved December 27, 2011. (Subscription, Wikipedia Library access or UK public library membership required.)
  103. ↑ Lionel Malamed, 65, Former Basketball Star. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  104. ↑ "Olympedia – José Martínez". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  105. ↑ Television Announcer Jay Stewart Kills Self. L.A. Times. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  106. ↑ Salvador Tio. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  107. ↑ Sir Alexander Fletcher. UK Parliament (Hansard). Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  108. ↑ Maryat Lee, Playwright, 66. New York Times. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  109. ↑ "Australian Football - Doug Munro - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  110. ↑ Story: Phipps, Peter. Te Ara, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  111. ↑ Aleksandra Śląska. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  112. ↑ "Jack Smith, Film Maker, 57". The New York Times. September 22, 1989. p. A 28. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  113. ↑ Vera Barclay. scouts.org.uk. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  114. ↑ Lavenson, Alma (1897–1989). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  115. ↑ Philip Sayer. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  116. ↑ Willie Steele. Olympedia. Retrieved 16 Sep 2024.
  117. ↑ "Olympedia – Stig Andersson-Tvilling". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  118. ↑ Eric Pace (September 30, 1989). "Chen Boda, 85, Leader of Chinese Purges in 60's". The New York Times. p. 1 29. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  119. ↑ Obituary for Charlie Booker. Newspapers.com (The South Bend Tribune). Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  120. ↑ Retired Race Car Driver Ginther Is Dead at Age 59. L.A. Times. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  121. ↑ Roy Johnson obit, ABQ J 1989 2. Newspapers.com (Albuquerque Journal). Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  122. ↑ David R. Loxton, 46, a Producer Of Documentaries for Public TV. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  123. ↑ "Olympedia – Gustl Müller". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  124. ↑ Ex-Singer Executed in Texas for Contract Killing. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  125. ↑ "Australian Football - Len Pye - Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  126. ↑ Bill Barron, Tenor Saxophonist, Composer and Teacher, Dies at 62. New York Times. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  127. ↑ "Murry Dickson, Pitcher, 73". The New York Times. September 22, 1989. p. A 28. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  128. ↑ Ertem Eğilmez: A humanist filmmaker. Daily Sabah. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  129. ↑ Corrado Gaipa. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
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  131. ↑ "Chuffie Alexander Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  132. ↑ Marilyn Berger (September 23, 1989). "Irving Berlin, Nation's Songwriter, Dies". The New York Times. p. 1 1. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  133. ↑ Bob Calihan NBL Stats. Basketball Reference. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  134. ↑ "John E. Hunt, 79, Ex-Jersey Congressman". The New York Times. September 26, 1989. p. B 20. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  135. ↑ Haruo Maekawa, former Bank of Japan governor and author .... United Press International. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  136. ↑ Irving Naxon. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
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  138. ↑ Brunelli, Austin Roger. Traces of War. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  139. ↑ "Olympedia – Nick Clausen". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  140. ↑ "Vail Jewell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  141. ↑ Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  142. ↑ Country singer Bradley Kincaid dies. United Press International. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  143. ↑ "John Koehler, 85, Former Federal Official". The New York Times. September 27, 1989. p. D 26. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  144. ↑ William Rohrer papers, 1944-1945. University of Michigan. Retrieved 17 Sep 2024.
  145. ↑ "The Miami Herald from Miami, Florida". Newspapers.com. September 24, 1989. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  146. ↑ "Chuck Bond Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  147. ↑ "Olympedia – Charles Hutter". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  148. ↑ "Familiebericht" [Family News]. Trouw (in Dutch). Meppel. September 26, 1989. p. 8.
  149. ↑ Åke Pleijel. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  150. ↑ Earl E. Stone; Retired Rear Admiral. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  151. ↑ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Pedro Amorim (Player)". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  152. ↑ Wally Floody; Aided POW 'Great Escape'. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  153. ↑ Glenn Fowler (September 27, 1989). "Darlington Hoopes, Socialist, 93; Twice Party Choice for President". The New York Times. p. D 27. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  154. ↑ Myres, (John) Nowell Linton. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  155. ↑ Greek Lawmaker is Slain in Athens. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  156. ↑ Jimmy Delaney James Delaney (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  157. ↑ Kaj Franck. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  158. ↑ Leo Gottlieb, Lawyer, 93. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  159. ↑ West Bengal remembers singer-music composer Hemant Kumar on his birth anniversary. New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  160. ↑ William Post Jr., 88; Film and Stage Actor. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  161. ↑ José Arribas. eu-football.info. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  162. ↑ "Olympedia – Gerardo Castañeda". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  163. ↑ Ferdinand Marcos, Ousted Leader Of Philippines, Dies at 72 in Exile. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
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  167. ↑ Patriarch of Cardinals Is Dead at 90 : August A. Busch Jr., Beer Baron, Bought Baseball Team in ’53. L.A. Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  168. ↑ "Paul Elzey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  169. ↑ János Farkas (Player). National Football Teams. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
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  171. ↑ Geoffrey Sumner. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  172. ↑ "Olympedia – Adrian Swan". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  173. ↑ Singer-composer Georges Ulmer dead at 70 - UPI Archives. United Press International. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  174. ↑ "Horace G. Alexander, A Quaker Writer, 100". The New York Times. October 5, 1989. p. B 22. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  175. ↑ Manju Dey. WorldCat. Retrieved 7 Nov 2024.
  176. ↑ Walter Sullivan (October 3, 1989). "Prof. William N. Fairbank, 72, Physicist and Pioneer in Quarks". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
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  178. ↑ Huynh Tan Phat, Vietcong Aide And Hanoi Official, Is Dead at 76. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
  179. ↑ "Olympedia – Laurence Rook". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  180. ↑ "Olympedia – Artur Schmitt". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  181. ↑ "Olympedia – Ludwig Schuberth". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
  182. ↑ John Rockwell (October 1, 1989). "Virgil Thomson, Composer, Critic and Collaborator With Stein, Dies at 92". The New York Times. p. 1 42. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  183. ↑ John Walker, 64, Episcopal Bishop in Washington. New York Times. Retrieved 18 Sep 2024.
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