29 September

Across recorded history, 1,458 notable lives are recorded as having ended on 29 September. Below are the 24 most widely documented — ranked by how many language editions of Wikipedia carry an article about them.

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Émile Zola

1840–1902

French novelist, journalist, playwright, and poet

Émile Zola was a French novelist who became a prominent figure in the literary movement of naturalism.

Hebe Camargo

1929–2012

Brazilian recording artist, television host, actress and singer

Hebe Camargo was a Brazilian television presenter who also worked as a singer and actress.

W. H. Auden

1907–1973

British-American poet

W. H. Auden was a poet whose work explored themes of morality, politics, and love.

Patrick White

1912–1990

English-born Australian writer

Patrick White was an English-born Australian writer who authored numerous novels, plays, and poems.

Ilya Repin

1844–1930

Russian-empire painter of Ukrainian birth

Ilya Repin was a painter of Ukrainian birth who created works within the Russian Empire.

Tony Curtis

1925–2010

American actor

Tony Curtis was an American actor who appeared in numerous film and television productions throughout his career.

Georges Charpak

1924–2010

French physicist

Georges Charpak was a physicist who developed the multiwire proportional chamber.

Ferdinand VII of Spain

1784–1833

King of Spain (1784–1833) (r. 1808; 1813–1833)

Ferdinand VII of Spain was a ruler who served as the King of Spain.

Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

1929–2020

emir of Kuwait

Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah served as the Emir of Kuwait.

Machado de Assis

1839–1908

Brazilian writer

Machado de Assis was a Brazilian writer who authored numerous novels, poems, and plays throughout his career.

Bill Shankly

1913–1981

Scottish footballer and manager

Bill Shankly was a football manager who is primarily recognized for his long tenure leading Liverpool Football Club.

Léon Bourgeois

1851–1925

French statesman

Léon Bourgeois was a French statesman who served as a diplomat, jurist, politician, judge, and official.

Carson McCullers

1917–1967

American writer

Carson McCullers was an American writer known for her novels and prose.

Dianne Feinstein

1933–2023

American politician

Dianne Feinstein was an American politician who served as the mayor of San Francisco and a United States Senator.

Shūsaku Endō

1923–1996

author from Japan

Shūsaku Endō was a Japanese novelist known for exploring the intersection of Western culture and Japanese identity in his literary works.

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

1808–1890

French critic, journalist, and novelist

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr was a French novelist and journalist who worked as a literary critic.

Friedrich Mohs

1773–1839

German geologist and mineralogist

Friedrich Mohs was a mineralogist who developed the scale of mineral hardness used to classify the scratch resistance of various materials.

Winslow Homer

1836–1910

American landscape painter

Winslow Homer was an American painter known for his landscape works.

Tanaka Giichi

1864–1929

Japanese general

Tanaka Giichi was a Japanese general who served as the head of government.

Anastasio Somoza García

1896–1956

former President of Nicaragua

Anastasio Somoza García was a politician who served as the President of Nicaragua.

Lois Maxwell

1927–2007

Canadian actress

Lois Maxwell was a Canadian actress best known for her long-running role as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film series.

Helen Reddy

1941–2020

Australian and American singer and actress

Helen Reddy was a singer and actress who achieved international recognition for her contributions to music and film.

Ray Ewry

1873–1937

American track and field athlete

Ray Ewry was an American track and field athlete who competed in the standing jump events.

Henry Ford II

1917–1987

American automotive industry executive

Henry Ford II was an American automotive industry executive who led the Ford Motor Company for several decades.

Source: Wikidata, released into the public domain under CC0. Snapshot: 2026-07. Names, dates and roles come from Wikidata; summaries are condensed from it. Nothing here is generated to fill a gap.