Deaths in September 2025

The following is a list of notable deaths that happened in September 2025. Names under each date are noted in the order of the alphabet by their last name, or pseudonym. Deaths of non-humans are also noted here, if worth noting.

Criteria

Every entry is backed by a source. Proper citations are used and no bare URLs so as to prevent link rot. The following are the requirements for adding a name to the list in its order: Name, age, origin, what the person is known for and his or her cause of death – if known – and a source for verification.

September 2025

30

  • Nigel Latta, 58, New Zealand psychologist and author.[1]
  • Vijay Kumar Malhotra, 93, Indian politician, MP (1989–2008) and Delhi MLA (2008–2013).[2]
  • Ron Silverman, 92, American film producer (Brubaker, Krull, Shoot to Kill).[3] (death announced on this date)

29

28

  • Michael B. Druxman, 84, American screenwriter (Dillinger and Capone, Keaton's Cop, Cheyenne Warrior).[8]

27

  • Camucha Negrete, 81, Peruvian actress (It's a Fat World), television presenter and radio host.[9]
  • Georg Stefan Troller, 103, Austrian-born French journalist (ZDF), screenwriter and director.[10]

26

  • Luís Alberto, 91, Portuguese actor (Sangue Oculto, The Night of the Sunflowers).[11]
  • Tigran Keosayan, 59, Russian film director (Poor Sasha, The President and His Granddaughter), actor and television presenter.[12]
  • Esa Saario, 93, Finnish actor (Akseli and Elina, Here, Beneath the North Star).[13] (death announced on this date)

24

  • Silu Seppälä, 70–71, Finnish bassist, actor (The Match Factory Girl, Drifting Clouds, Long Good Thursday) and composer.[14] (death announced on this date)

23

  • Hernán Romero Berrio, 83, Peruvian actor (The Green Wall, Mirage, Red Ink).[15]
  • Claudia Cardinale, 87, French-Italian actress.[16] (death announced on this date)
  • Sir Tumu Te Heuheu, 84, New Zealand Māori tribal leader, paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa (since 1997).[17] (death announced on this date)
  • Bruce Morrison, 91, New Zealand cricketer (Wellington, national team).[18]
  • Nalin Pradeep Udawela, 56, Sri Lankan actor (Aswesuma, Asai Man Piyabanna, Joyful Journeys).[19]

22

  • Enver Petrovci, 71, Kosovar actor (O sa mirë, Bolji život, Father).[20]

21

  • Stu Freebairn, 93, New Zealand rugby union player (Manawatu Rugby Union, national team).[21]
  • John Stapleton, 79, English broadcaster (Nationwide, Watchdog) and journalist (ITV), complications from Parkinson's disease.[22]

20

  • Aryeh Moskona, 78, Bulgarian-born Israeli actor (Kazablan, Charlie and a Half, Beyond the Sea) and singer, cancer.[23]

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

  • Gerard Cox, 85, Dutch singer and actor (Toen Was Geluk Heel Gewoon, The Debut), oesophageal cancer.[33]
  • Murad Yagizarov, 86, Azerbaijani actor (The Stepmother, Matteo Falcone, Babek).[34]

12

  • Per Mattsson, 77, Swedish actor (Fanny and Alexander, Anita: Swedish Nymphet).[35]
  • Tara Parra, 93, Mexican actress (My Universe In Lower Case, Más Sabe el Diablo por Viejo, Hidden Moon).[36]

11

  • Nicky Ryan, 79, Irish music producer (Enya), four-time Grammy winner.[37]

10

9

  • Stan Martin, 72, New Zealand rugby league player (Richmond Bulldogs) and coach (Cook Islands, women's national team).[41] (death announced on this date)

8

  • Philippe Goddin, 81, Belgian literary critic (The Adventures of Tintin) and author.[42]
  • Salli Sachse, 82, American actress (Muscle Beach Party, The Trip, Wild in the Streets).[43]

7

6

5

  • Silvio Tendler, 75, Brazilian filmmaker (Jango).[46]
  • Orlando Vieira, 94, Brazilian actor (Sergeant Getulio, Orfeu).[47]

4

  • Giorgio Armani, 91, Italian fashion designer, founder of Armani.[48]
  • Pia Velsi, 101, Italian actress (Parenti serpenti, ...And the Wild Wild Women, L'uccello migratore).[49]

3

  • Jacques Charrier, 88, French actor (Tiro al piccione, Because, Because of a Woman, Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc).[50]

2

  • Morten Arnfred, 80, Danish film director (Der er et yndigt land, The Russian Singer, Move Me) and screenwriter.[51]

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References

  1. ↑ Nigel Latta dead at age 58 following cancer battle
  2. ↑ BJP Veteran Vijay Kumar Malhotra Dies At 94
  3. ↑ Ron Silverman, ‘Brubaker’ Producer and Former Variety Critic, Dies at 92
  4. ↑ Murió la actriz Adriana Aizemberg a los 86 años (in Spanish)
  5. ↑ Forfatter og filminstruktør Jørgen Leth er død (in Danish)
  6. ↑ Patrick Murray, 'Only Fools and Horses' star, dies aged 68 after battle with cancer
  7. ↑ Ушел из жизни член Союза кинематографистов России, актер Геннадий Нилов (01.10.1936-29.09.2025) (in Russian)
  8. ↑ Michael Barnett Druxman
  9. ↑ Camucha Negrete: reconocida actriz falleció a los 81 años (in Spanish)
  10. ↑ Journalistenlegende Georg Stefan Troller gestorben (in German)
  11. ↑ Morreu o ator Luís Alberto (in Portuguese)
  12. ↑ Скончался теле- и радиоведущий Тигран Кеосаян (in Russian)
  13. ↑ Esa Saario on kuollut (in Finnish)
  14. ↑ Silu Seppälä on kuollut (in Finnish)
  15. ↑ Fallece Hernán Romero Berrio, actor peruano, a los 83 años tras una larga enfermedad (in Spanish)
  16. ↑ https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2025/09/23/claudia-cardinale-l-egerie-du-cinema-italien-est-morte-a-l-age-de-87-ans_6642684_3246.html?lmd_medium=al&lmd_campaign=envoye-par-appli&lmd_creation=android&lmd_source=default
  17. ↑ Paramount chief, Te Ariki Sir Tumu Te Heuheu, dies
  18. ↑ Bruce Morrison, Cricket Wellington Life Member and New Zealand Cricketer, passes away aged 91
  19. ↑ Sri Lankan veteran actor Nalin Pradeep passes away
  20. ↑ Shuhet në moshën 71-vjeçare aktori i mirënjohur nga Kosova, Enver Petrovci (in Albanian)
  21. ↑ Former All Black Stuart Freebairn dies aged 93
  22. ↑ Broadcaster John Stapleton has died aged 79
  23. ↑ Israeli Actor and Singer Aryeh Moskona Dies at Age 78 (subscription required)
  24. ↑ Sonny Curtis, Member of Buddy Holly’s Crickets & ‘I Fought the Law’ Writer, Dies
  25. ↑ Diane Martel, Trailblazing Music Video Director Of ‘We Can’t Stop,’ ‘Blurred Lines,’ Dead At 63
  26. ↑ Tidligere formand for Naalakkersuisut og Inatsisartut Hans Enoksen er afgået ved døden (in Danish)
  27. ↑ Marco Giusti per Dagospia (in Italian)
  28. ↑ "Falleció Oscar Calics, histórico defensor de Banfield, San Lorenzo y el seleccionado argentino". DeporTV (in Spanish). 2025-09-16.
  29. ↑ https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c07p8yle7pet
  30. ↑ Mumbai-born England opener John Jameson passes away at the age of 84
  31. ↑ Marilyn Knowlden, Famed Child Actress in Six Best Picture Nominees, Dies at 99
  32. ↑ ANSA (2025-09-14). "Morto lo scenografo Gianni Quaranta, Oscar per Camera con Vista". La Prealpina - Quotidiano storico di Varese, Altomilanese e Vco. (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  33. ↑ Zanger en acteur Gerard Cox op 85-jarige leeftijd overleden (in Dutch)
  34. ↑ People's Artist Haji Murad Yagizarov passes away
  35. ↑ Skådespelaren Per Mattsson död (in Swedish)
  36. ↑ Muere a los 93 años la actriz Tara Parra, madre de Kenia Gascón (in Spanish)
  37. ↑ Nicky Ryan, producer of Enya, has died
  38. ↑ Bobby Hart, Co-Writer of Monkees Hits, Dies at 86
  39. ↑ Умерла актриса Агнесса Петерсон (in Russian)
  40. ↑ "Charlie Kirk: Trump ally shot dead at campus event in Utah". BBC News. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  41. ↑ Stan Martin, influential coach and player agent passes away aged 72
  42. ↑ Disparition de l'hergéologue Philippe Goddin (in French)
  43. ↑ Salli Sachse, Actress in Beach Party Movies and ‘The Trip,’ Dies at 82
  44. ↑ Stuart Craig Dies; Oscar-Winning Production Designer From Harry Potter Franchise & ‘The English Patient’ Was 83
  45. ↑ Rick Davies, Supertramp Co-Founder Who Wrote and Sang ‘Bloody Well Right’ and ‘Goodbye Stranger,’ Dies at 81
  46. ↑ Morre o documentarista Silvio Tendler aos 75 anos (in Portuguese)
  47. ↑ Morre aos 94 anos o ator sergipano Orlando Vieira (in Portuguese)
  48. ↑ Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
  49. ↑ Addio a Pia Velsi, indimenticabile Nonna Trieste (in Italian)
  50. ↑ Mort du l’ex-mari de Brigitte Bardot, l’acteur Jacques Charrier et père de son fils Nicolas (in French)
  51. ↑ Danish Director Morten Arnfred Passes Away at 80
  52. ↑ Ndërron jetë regjisori i madh Dhimitër Anagnosti (in Albanian)
  53. ↑ Joe Bugner: Former world heavyweight title opponent for Muhammad Ali dies aged 75
  54. ↑ Graham Greene Dies: Oscar-Nominated ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Was 73
  55. ↑ Peter Bennetts Truscott