Deaths in September 2017
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The following is a list of notable deaths in September 2017.
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), what subject was noted for, cause of death (if known), and reference.
September 2017
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- S. Anitha, 17, Indian student, suicide by hanging.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/dalit-girl-who-filed-case-against-neet-commits-suicide/article19601636.ece Girl who filed case against NEET commits suicide]
- Armando Aste, 91, Italian alpinist.[http://www.ildolomiti.it/cronaca/addio-ad-armando-aste-grande-alpinista-roveretano-uno-dei-rocciatori-piu-grandi-di-sempre/ Addio ad Armando Aste, grande alpinista roveretano, uno dei rocciatori più grandi di sempre] {{in lang|it}}
- Shelley Berman, 92, American comedian and actor (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Meet the Fockers, You Don't Mess with the Zohan), Alzheimer's disease.[https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/comedian-shelley-berman-who-trained-in-chicago-dies-at-92/ Comedian Shelley Berman, who got his start in Chicago, dies at 92]
- Vladimír Brabec, 83, Czech actor and voice actor (Thirty Cases of Major Zeman, Desire, Návštěvníci).[https://kultura.zpravy.idnes.cz/zemrel-vladimir-brabec-0br-/filmvideo.aspx?c=A170901_232036_filmvideo_spm Zemřel herec Vladimír Brabec, představitel seriálového majora Zemana] {{in lang|cs}}
- Jackie Burkett, 80, American football player (Baltimore Colts), leukemia.[https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/report-former-auburn-star-jackie-burkett-passes-away Report: Former Auburn star Jackie Burkett passes away]
- Jérôme Choquette, 89, Canadian lawyer and politician, MNA (1966–1976), pneumonia.[http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2017/09/02/deces-de-lex-ministre-choquette Décès de l'ex-ministre Choquette] {{in lang|fr}}
- Verner Dalskov, 85, Danish politician, mayor of Odense (1973–1992).[http://www.fyens.dk/odense/Tidligere-Odense-borgmester-doed/artikel/3180707 Tidligere Odense-borgmester død] {{in lang|da}}
- Ralph Dellor, 69, British cricketer and broadcaster, sepsis.[https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/41124416 Ralph Dellor: Former cricketer and BBC broadcaster dies at the age of 69]
- Lennart Eriksson, 78, Swedish Olympic wrestler.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/60027 Lennart Eriksson]
- Isaac Fulwood, 77, American police officer, District of Columbia police chief (1989–1992).[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/isaac-fulwood-washington-police-chief-during-tumultuous-era-dies-at-77/2017/09/01/7a3a8900-8f80-11e7-84c0-02cc069f2c37_story.html Isaac Fulwood, Washington police chief during tumultuous era, dies at 77]
- Bud George, 89, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1975–2013).[http://wjactv.com/news/local/longtime-state-house-rep-george-dies-at-age-89 Longtime state House Rep. George dies at age 89]
- Charles Gordon-Lennox, 10th Duke of Richmond, 87, British peer.[http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/obituaries/charles-gordon-lennox-duke-of-richmond-1-8735600 Charles Gordon-Lennox, Duke of Richmond]
- Tony Hakaoro, 53, Cook Islands broadcaster and radio talk show host (Radio Cook Islands), stroke.[https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/338774/popular-cook-islands-radio-broadcaster-dies Popular Cook Islands radio broadcaster dies]
- Hedley Jones, 99, Jamaican musician, audio engineer and inventor.[https://web.archive.org/web/20190528052612/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/pioneer-hedley-jones-is-dead_109891 Pioneer Hedley Jones is dead]
- Alex Karczmar, 100, American neuroscientist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=186610245 Alexander Karczmar]
- Elizabeth Kemp, 65, American actress (Love of Life, Challenger, He Knows You're Alone), cancer.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/elizabeth-kemp-dead-actress-actors-studio-teacher-was-65-1034966 Elizabeth Kemp, Actress and Influential Teacher at the Actors Studio, Dies at 65]
- Matthew Labine, 58, American soap opera writer (General Hospital).[http://soapcities.com/2017/09/veteran-soap-scribe-son-of-claire-labine-matt-labine-dies-at-58/ Veteran Soap Scribe & Son of Claire Labine, Matt Labine Dies at 58]
- Peadar Lamb, 87, Irish actor (Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, Father Ted).[https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2017/0902/901726-actor-peadar-lamb-dies/ Celebrated actor Peadar Lamb dies at the age of 87]
- Paul Moreno, 86, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives (1967–2008).{{Cite web |url=http://www.elpasoproud.com/news/former-state-rep-paul-moreno-dies-at-86/803346761 |title=Former state rep. Paul Moreno dies at 86 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904234843/http://www.elpasoproud.com/news/former-state-rep-paul-moreno-dies-at-86/803346761 |url-status=dead }}
- Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, 85, English Roman Catholic cardinal, Archbishop of Arundel and Brighton (1977–2000) and Westminster (2000–2009).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-41003717 Obituary: Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor]
- Paul Schaal, 74, American baseball player (Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals), cancer.[http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article171025307.html Former Royal Paul Schaal, the man who George Brett replaced, dies at 74]
- Rick Shorter, 83, American folk singer, record producer and author, stroke.[https://www.gofundme.com/rick-shorter-healing-fund Rick Shorter Memorial]
- Mick Softley, 77, British singer, songwriter and guitarist.[http://www.funeraltimes.com/michael-micksoftley394097232 Michael (Mick) Softley]
- Štefan Vrablec, 92, Slovak Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Bratislava (1998–2004).[https://www.aktuality.sk/clanok/517757/zomrel-biskup-stefan-vrablec/ Zomrel biskup Štefan Vrablec] {{in lang|sk}}
- Gin D. Wong, 94, Chinese-born American architect.[https://news.usc.edu/127432/in-memoriam-gin-wong-usc-trustee-and-prominent-architect-94/ In memoriam: Gin Wong, USC trustee and prominent architect, 94]
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*Shirish Atre-Pai, 87, Indian poet.[http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/marathi-poet-activist-shirish-pai-passes-away/article19609880.ece Marathi poet, activist Shirish Pai passes away]
- Marge Calhoun, 91, American surfer.[https://surfmuseum.org/2017/09/06/marge-calhoun-surfings-golden-girl-1924-2017/ Marge Calhoun – Surfing’s Golden Girl – 1924-2017]
- Viktor Cherepkov, 75, Russian politician, mayor of Vladivostok (1993–1994, 1996–1998), cancer.[http://tass.ru/politika/4526570 Умер бывший мэр Владивостока Виктор Черепков] {{in lang|ru}}
- Warren Church, 87, American politician, euthanasia.[https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2017/09/07/former-monterey-county-supervisor-warren-church-dies-using-end-life-option/639829001/ Former Monterey County supervisor Warren Church dies using 'end of life option']
- Eric Conn, 94, American biochemist.[http://biology.ucdavis.edu/news/remembering-eric-conn.html Remembering Eric Conn, a Founding Father of Biochemistry and Biophysics at UC Davis]
- Halim El-Dabh, 96, Egyptian-born American composer and ethnomusicologist.[http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/33/276449/Arts--Culture/Music/Egyptian-ethnomusicologist-an-pioneer-of-electron.aspx Egyptian ethnomusicologist and pioneer of electronic music Halim El-Dabh dies at 96]
- Sybil Flory, 97, Burmese-born British teacher.[http://www.scotsman.com/news/obituaries/obituary-sybil-flory-teacher-who-made-dramatic-escape-from-rangoon-as-japanese-planes-bombed-city-1-4569382 Obituary: Sybil Flory, teacher who made dramatic escape from Rangoon as Japanese planes bombed city]
- Harry Gittes, 81, American film producer (About Schmidt, Little Nikita, The Girl Next Door).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/harry-gittes-dead-jack-nicholson-pal-producer-was-81-1035410/ Harry Gittes, Jack Nicholson’s Pal and Producer, Dies at 81]
- Murray Lerner, 90, American documentarian and producer, Oscar winner (1981), kidney failure.[https://variety.com/2017/music/news/documentary-filmmaker-murray-lerner-60s-70s-music-dead-new-york-1202546989/ Oscar-Winner Murray Lerner, Who Documented Bob Dylan Going Electric at Newport, Dies at 90]
- Christopher Nicole, 86, British author.[https://www.familynotices.gg/moreinfo/48883/nicole Nicole, Christopher Robin]
- María Cristina Orive, 86, Guatemalan photojournalist.[http://www.prensalibre.com/vida/escenario/fallece-la-fotografa-guatemalteca-maria-cristina-orive Fallece la fotógrafa guatemalteca María Cristina Orive] {{in lang|es}}
- Hugo Obwegeser, 96, Austrian oral and plastic surgeon, father of modern orthognathic surgery.[http://todesanzeigen.vol.at/anzeigen/hugo-lorenz-obwegeser-72865/# Hugo Lorenz Obwegeser] {{in lang|de}}
- Alberto Pérez Pérez, 80, Uruguayan law scholar, judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.[http://www.elpais.com.uy/informacion/fallecio-constitucionalista-alberto-perez-perez.html A los 80 años, falleció el constitucionalista Alberto Pérez Pérez] {{in lang|es}}
- Ian Powe, 84, British naval officer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?pid=186639401 Captain RN Ian Powe]
- Sharad Rao, 60, Indian cricketer.[https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/sharad-rao-33424 Sharad Gururaj Rao]
- Michael Simanowitz, 46, American politician, member of the New York State Assembly (since 2011).[http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Queens-assemblyman-Simanowitz-dead-at-45-12170256.php Queens assemblyman Michael Simanowitz dead at 45]
- Lucky Varela, 82, American politician, member of the New Mexico House of Representatives (1987–2016).[http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/longtime-lawmaker-luciano-lucky-varela-dies-at/article_471e7124-90c2-11e7-a8af-ffda81b17aae.html Longtime lawmaker Luciano "Lucky" Varela dies at 82]
- Drew Wahlroos, 37, American football player (St. Louis Rams), suicide by gunshot.[http://www.dailycamera.com/cu-college-sports/ci_31282930/drew-wahlroos-suicide-cu-buffs-colorado Drew Wahlroos, former CU Buffs linebacker and NFL player, dies by suicide]
- Xiang Shouzhi, 99, Chinese general, commander of the Nanjing Military Region (1982–1990) and the Second Artillery Corps (1975–1977).[http://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_1782614 百岁开国将军向守志逝世:15岁扛起红缨枪,曾亲历上甘岭] {{in lang|zh}}
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- Tom Amundsen, 74, Norwegian Olympic rower (1972, 1976).[https://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/i/323qL/Nekrolog-Tom-Amundsen Nekrolog: Tom Amundsen] {{in lang|no}}
- John Ashbery, 90, American poet (Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror) and art critic, Pulitzer Prize winner (1976).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/03/arts/john-ashbery-dead-prize-winning-poet.html John Ashbery Is Dead at 90; a Poetic Voice Often Echoed, Never Matched]
- Walter Becker, 67, American Hall of Fame musician (Steely Dan), songwriter and producer, Grammy winner (2001), esophageal cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170903212552/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/walter-becker-steely-dan-co-founder-dead-at-67-w500956 Walter Becker, Steely Dan Co-Founder, Dead at 67]
- William Clauson, 87, Swedish-American singer.[https://www.publikatetijuana.com/william-clauson-1930-2017/ William Clauson 1930-2017]
- Joan Colom, 96, Spanish photographer.[https://www.elimparcial.es/noticia/181107/cultura/muere-el-fotografo-joan-colom-el-ilustre-retratista-de-la-barcelona-marginal.html Muere el fotógrafo Joan Colom, el ilustre retratista de la Barcelona marginal] {{in lang|es}}
- John Byrne Cooke, 76, American author and musician, throat cancer.[http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/valley/obituaries/john-byrne-cooke-dies/article_e3d6a86f-4a86-5786-a35e-43ca8c638dcb.html John Byrne Cooke dies]
- Luis Duarte, 76, Peruvian Olympic basketball player (1964).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/6037 Luis Duarte]
- Sergio González, 92, Mexican Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/62162 Sergio González]
- Roberto Hernández Jr., 79, Mexican journalist and sportscaster.[http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/articulo/es-todo-amigos-fallece-roberto-hernandez-jr ¡Es todo, amigos!... fallece Don Roberto Hernández Jr.] {{in lang|es}}
- Jesús González, 58, Spanish Olympic rower.[http://www.esquelas.de-galicia.com/esquelas/166653/JES%C3%9AS-GONZ%C3%81LEZ-GUISANDE Jesús González guisande] {{in lang|es}}
- Dave Hlubek, 66, American guitarist and songwriter (Molly Hatchet), heart attack.[http://bestclassicbands.com/dave-hlubek-obituary-9-3-17/ Molly Hatchet Founder, Dave Hlubek, Dies at 66]
- Victor Krasin, 88, Ukrainian-born Russian human rights activist, economist and Soviet dissident.{{Cite web |url=http://currentlynews.us/articles/the-soviet-19071 |title=The Soviet human rights activist Victor Krasin has died |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905141450/http://currentlynews.us/articles/the-soviet-19071 |archive-date=September 5, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Hans Nylund, 78, Norwegian footballer [https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/hans-nylund/]
- Piet Ouderland, 84, Dutch footballer (Ajax, national team) and basketball player (national team).[https://www.ad.nl/nederlands-voetbal/oud-international-piet-ouderland-overleden~a0a8d039/ Oud-international Piet Ouderland overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Sugar Ramos, 75, Cuban-Mexican Hall of Fame boxer, WBA/WBC featherweight champion (1963–1964), cancer.[http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/sugar-ramos-passes-away-aged-75-in-mexico-city/ Sugar Ramos passes away aged 75 in Mexico City]
- Larrington Walker, 70, Jamaican-born British actor (Taboo).[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/sep/04/sir-lenny-henry-leads-tributes-larrington-walker Sir Lenny Henry leads tributes to 'one of the best' Larrington Walker]
- John P. White, 80, American politician, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense (1995–1997), Parkinson's disease.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/john-p-white-deputy-secretary-of-defense-in-clinton-administration-dies-at-80/2017/09/06/5a0cdba4-931a-11e7-8754-d478688d23b4_story.html John P. White, deputy secretary of defense in Clinton administration, dies at 80]
- Peter Zobel, 81, Danish Olympic equestrian (1960).[https://www.gravsted.dk/person.php?navn=peterzobel Peter Hermann Zobel] {{in lang|da}}
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- Sultan Ahmed, 64, Indian politician, MP for Entally (since 2009), heart attack.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/trinamool-mp-sultan-ahmed-dies-of-heart-attack/articleshow/60360462.cms Trinamool MP Sultan Ahmed dies of heart attack]
- Badih Chaaban, 57, South African politician, Cape Town city councilor (2006–2015), cancer.[https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/controversial-cape-politician-badih-chabaan-dies-11084347 Controversial Cape politician Badih Chabaan dies]
- Don Cockburn, 87, Irish journalist, presenter and newsreader (RTÉ).[https://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0905/902525-don-cockburn-death/ Former RTÉ newscaster Don Cockburn dies]
- David Consunji, 95, Filipino engineer and industrialist.[http://business.inquirer.net/236276/david-m-consunji-engineering-dmci-holdings David M. Consunji passes away at 95]
- Mountaga Diallo, 74–75, Senegalese diplomat and army officer, Force Commander of MONUSCO (2000–2004), Ambassador to Russia (since 2005).[https://web.archive.org/web/20170905051748/http://www.pressafrik.com/Necrologie-Le-General-Mountaga-Diallo-tire-sa-reverence_a170151.html Nécrologie : Le Général Mountaga Diallo tire sa révérence] {{in lang|fr}}
- Ford M. Fraker, 68, American diplomat.[https://www.trinity-group.co.uk/ambassador-ford-fraker Ambassador Ford Fraker]
- Bob Kehoe, 89, American soccer player.[https://www.stltoday.com/sports/soccer/soccer-legend-bob-kehoe-dies-at-age/article_9f99a2c8-1f62-52e2-a253-e17468bcb9c0.html St. Louis soccer legend Bob Kehoe dies at 89]
- Jomde Kena, 49, Indian politician.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/arunachal-pradesh-health-minister-jomde-kena-dies-4829431/ Arunachal Pradesh Health minister Jomde Kena dies]
- John Wilson Lewis, 86, American political scientist.[http://news.stanford.edu/2017/09/07/stanford-political-scientist-john-lewis-dies-86/ John Lewis, Stanford political scientist and groundbreaking Asian politics expert, dies at 86]
- Earl Lindo, 64, Jamaican reggae musician (Bob Marley and the Wailers).[http://www.lesinrocks.com/2017/09/news/earl-lindo-clavier-de-wailers-est-mort-lage-de-64-ans/ Earl Lindo, clavier de The Wailers, est mort à l'âge de 64 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
- Lev Lipatov, 77, Russian nuclear and particle physicist.[http://www.ras.ru/win/db/show_per.asp?P=.id-610.ln-ru.dl-.pr-inf.uk-12 Липатов Лев Николаевич] {{in lang|ru}}
- Akiyoshi Matsuoka, 72, Japanese Olympic cross-country skier.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/95242 Akiyoshi Matsuoka]
- Abdullah Maute, Filipino Islamist militant (Maute group), airstrike. (death announced on this date)
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- Les McDonald, 84, British-Canadian triathlon competitor and administrator.{{Cite web |url=http://www.220triathlon.com/news/itu-honorary-president-les-mcdonald-dies-at-84-years-of-age/11958.html |title=ITU Honorary President, Les McDonald, dies at 84 years of age |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912220116/http://www.220triathlon.com/news/itu-honorary-president-les-mcdonald-dies-at-84-years-of-age/11958.html |url-status=dead }}
- Harry Meshel, 93, American politician, member of the Ohio Senate (1970–1993).[http://www.wfmj.com/story/36286156/sen-harry-meshel-dies-at-the-age-of-93 Sen. Harry Meshel dies at the age of 93]
- Gastone Moschin, 88, Italian actor (The Godfather Part II, Caliber 9, My Friends), cardiomyopathy.[http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli/people/2017/09/04/news/morto_gastone_moschin-174631139/ E' morto Gastone Moschin, l'ultimo degli 'Amici miei'] {{in lang|it}}
- José Trinidad Sepúlveda Ruiz-Velasco, 96, Mexican Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Tuxtla (1965–1988) and San Juan de los Lagos (1988–1999), respiratory complications.[http://www.noticiasnvi.com/Articles/chiapas/2017/09/04/fallece-el-primer-obispo-detuxtla-trinidad-sepulveda Fallece el primer Obispo de Tuxtla, Trinidad Sepúlveda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910084041/http://www.noticiasnvi.com/Articles/chiapas/2017/09/04/fallece-el-primer-obispo-detuxtla-trinidad-sepulveda |date=September 10, 2017 }} {{in lang|es}}
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- Eloísa Álvarez, 61, Spanish politician, Mayor of Soria (1999–2003), Deputy (2004–2011) and Senator for Soria (2011–2015).[http://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-fallece-socialista-eloisa-alvarez-primera-mujer-alcanzar-alcaldia-soria-201709051242_noticia.html Fallece la socialista Eloisa Álvarez, la primera mujer en alcanzar la Alcaldía de Soria] {{in lang|es}}
- Nicolaas Bloembergen, 97, Dutch-American physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (1981).[https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/nieuws/2017/09/nobelprijswinnaar-nicolaas-bloembergen-97-overleden Nobelprijswinnaar Nicolaas Bloembergen (97) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Frank Buckiewicz, 87, American football player and coach.[https://www.dvfuneralhome.com/obituary/frank-buckiewicz Frank Anthony Buckiewicz]
- Holger Czukay, 79, German musician (Can).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/arts/music/holger-czukay-dead-architect-of-experimental-band-can.html Holger Czukay, 79, Influential Rock Experimenter, Is Dead]
- Cedric Hassall, 97, New Zealand chemist.[https://royalsociety.org/people/cedric-hassall-11585/ Cedric Hassall]
- Andreas Howaldt, 92, German Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/62389 Andreas Howaldt]
- Robert Jenson, 87, American theologian.[http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2017/september/died-robert-jenson-lutheran-america-systematic-theologian.html Died: Robert Jenson, 'America's Theologian']
- Mike Lair, 71, American politician, member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2009–2016), heart disease.[http://fox2now.com/2017/09/11/former-missouri-state-republican-lawmaker-mike-lair-dies-2/ Former Missouri state Republican lawmaker Mike Lair dies]
- Gauri Lankesh, 55, Indian journalist and political activist, shot.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/noted-journalist-gauri-lankesh-shot-dead-at-her-house/articleshow/60380886.cms Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead at her house]
- Ma Kwang-soo, 66, South Korean author.[http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170905000852 Novelist Ma Kwang-soo found dead]
- Gina Mason, 57, American politician, member of the Maine House of Representatives (since 2017).[http://www.wabi.tv/content/news/State-Representative-Gina-Mason-Passes-Away-Son-Garrett-Mason-Cancels-Wednesday-Event-442834583.html State Representative Gina Mason Passes Away, Son Garrett Mason Cancels Wednesday Event]
- Arno Rink, 76, German painter.[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/gesellschaft/arno-rink-gestorben-begruender-der-neuen-leipziger-schule-der-malerei-a-1166341.html Künstler Arno Rink gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Hansford Rowe, 93, American actor (Three Days of the Condor, Dante's Peak, The Bonfire of the Vanities), traffic collision.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/signalscv/obituary.aspx?n=hansford-h-rowe&pid=186637607 Hansford H. Rowe Jr.]
- Bo Södersten, 86, Swedish professor and politician, MP (1979–1988).[http://economics.gu.se/aktuellt/nyheter/n//bo-sodersten-har-avlidit.cid1514580 Bo Södersten har avlidit] {{in lang|sv}}
- Sir Terence Streeton, 87, British diplomat, High Commissioner to Bangladesh (1983–1989).[http://announcements.johnstonpress.co.uk/obituaries/northantstelegraph-uk/obituary.aspx?n=terence-streeton&pid=186719528 Terence Streeton]
- Tom Wright, 93, American baseball player (Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox).
[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shelbystar/obituary.aspx?n=tom-wright&pid=186595222&fhid=7698 Tom Wright]
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- Derek Bourgeois, 75, English composer, cancer.[http://www.rhinegold.co.uk/classical_music/derek-bourgeois-16-october-1941-6-september-2017/ Derek Bourgeois (16 October 1941 – 6 September 2017)]
- Sir Robert Bruce-Gardner, 74, British art conservator.[http://courtauld.ac.uk/sir-robert-bruce-gardner-1943-2017 Sir Robert Bruce Gardner (1943-2017)]
- Carlo Caffarra, 79, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, Archbishop of Ferrara–Comacchio (1995–2003) and Bologna (2003–2015).[http://www.ilrestodelcarlino.it/bologna/cronaca/carlo-caffarra-morto-1.3379594 Bologna, è morto il cardinale Carlo Caffarra] {{in lang|it}}
- Raúl Castañeda, 34, Mexican Olympic boxer (2004), shot.[http://www.universodeportivo.mx/article/2017/09/07/asesinan-ex-boxeador-olimpico-raul-castaneda Asesinan a ex boxeador olímpico Raúl Castañeda] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011044021/http://www.universodeportivo.mx/article/2017/09/07/asesinan-ex-boxeador-olimpico-raul-castaneda |date=October 11, 2017 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Daniel Federman, 89, American medical researcher.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/obituaries/2017/09/11/daniel-federman-longtime-dean-harvard-medical-school/2O6MqJa6q89WbgEvRWK7gK/story.html Dr. Daniel D. Federman, 89, longtime dean at Harvard Medical School]
- Walter Guralnick, 100, American dentist.[https://hsdm.harvard.edu/news/losing-legend-hsdm-mourns-loss-walter-c-guralnick Losing a Legend: HSDM Mourns the Loss of Walter C. Guralnick]
- Rosa Judge, 97, Maltese musician.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/217194/judge Judge]
- Fulton Lewis III, 81, American journalist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldtribune/name/fulton-iii-obituary?id=8884892 Fulton Lewis III]
- Peter Luck, 73, Australian journalist and television presenter (This Day Tonight), Parkinson's disease.[https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/journalist-and-tv-presenter-peter-luck-dead-aged-73-20170906-gycf2i.html Journalist and TV presenter Peter Luck dead, aged 73]
- Nicolae Lupescu, 76, Romanian football player (Rapid București, Admira Wacker Wien, national team) and manager.[http://www.prosport.ro/sport-life/special/veste-trista-pentru-fotbalul-romanesc-fostul-international-nicolae-lupescu-s-a-stins-din-viata-la-varsta-de-76-de-ani-16719011 Veste tristă pentru fotbalul românesc! Fostul internaţional Nicolae Lupescu s-a stins din viaţă la vârsta de 76 de ani] {{in lang|ro}}
- Şerif Mardin, 90, Turkish sociologist.[https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/2017/09/06/prominent-turkish-sociologist-political-scientist-serif-mardin-dies-aged-90 Prominent Turkish sociologist, political scientist Şerif Mardin dies aged 90]
- Jim McDaniels, 69, American basketball player (Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Lakers, Buffalo Braves), complications from diabetes.[http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/hilltopper-basketball-legend-mcdaniels-dies-at/article_25c79735-f40d-5fc6-afde-1d1be82d0886.html Hilltopper basketball legend McDaniels dies at 69]
- Eleanore Mikus, 90, American artist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?n=eleanore-mikus&pid=186942519 Eleanore Mikus]
- Kate Millett, 82, American feminist writer (Sexual Politics), cardiac arrest.[https://www.advocate.com/women/2017/9/06/feminist-icon-and-author-kate-millett-dies Feminist Icon and Author Kate Millett Dies]
- Mike Neville, 80, British television presenter (BBC North East and Cumbria, ITV Tyne Tees), cancer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-41011268 Mike Neville: 'Legendary' north-east broadcaster dies]
- Noel Picard, 78, Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Atlanta Flames).[https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/picard-an-original-blue-dies-at/article_fc02c10c-11c2-50e0-aa9c-02a6fd042421.html Noel Picard, an original St. Louis Blue, dies at 78]
- Solomon Shulman, 81, Belarusian writer and film director.[https://joinfo.ua/inworld/1214558_Pisatel-Solomon-Shulman-skonchalsya-Avstralii-82.html Писатель Соломон Шульман скончался в Австралии на 82-м году жизни] {{in lang|ru}}
- Dimitris Varos, 68, Greek journalist and poet.[http://www.iefimerida.gr/news/360648/efyge-apo-ti-zoi-o-dimosiografos-dimitris-varos-proin-dieythyntis-toy-ethnoys-tis Eφυγε από τη ζωή ο δημοσιογράφος Δημήτρης Βάρος -Πρώην διευθυντής του «Εθνους της Κυριακής»] {{in lang|el}}
- Hugo Wathne, 84, Norwegian sculptor.[https://hviding.vareminnesider.no/memorial_page_personal_info.php?order_id=3202131&set_site_id=128&cat=Profile&title=Personal_information&sign=4d93f905ae44bfe7745c1a282e194ab1 Hugo Frank Wathne] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916095513/https://hviding.vareminnesider.no/memorial_page_personal_info.php?order_id=3202131&set_site_id=128&cat=Profile&title=Personal_information&sign=4d93f905ae44bfe7745c1a282e194ab1 |date=September 16, 2017 }} {{in lang|no}}
- Roy Williams, 80, American football player (San Francisco 49ers).[https://www.oconnormortuary.com/obituaries/roy-o-williams/ Roy O. Williams]
- Lotfi A. Zadeh, 96, Azerbaijani-born American mathematician, innovator of fuzzy mathematics.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/11/science/lotfi-zadeh-father-of-mathematical-fuzzy-logic-dies-at-96.html Lotfi Zadeh, Father of Mathematical ‘Fuzzy Logic,’ Dies at 96]
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- Türkân Akyol, 88, Turkish politician, physician and academic, Minister of Health and Social Security (1971) and rector of University of Ankara (1980–1982).[http://www.turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/gundem/501527.aspx Türkiye'nin ilk kadın bakanı Türkân Akyol hayatını kaybetti] {{in lang|tr}}
- Jeremiah Goodman, 94, American illustrator.[https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/remembering-jeremiah-goodman-dies Remembering Jeremiah Goodman]
- Terence Harvey, 72, British actor (Hollyoaks, From Hell, The Phantom of the Opera).[http://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/hollyoaks/news/a837903/hollyoaks-terence-harvey-dies-tribute/ Hollyoaks pays tribute as Terence Harvey – aka Cindy's millionaire husband Alistair – passes away]
- Mike Hicks, 80, British politician, General Secretary of the Communist Party (1988–1998).{{Cite web |url=https://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-59c3-Wapping-vet-Hicks-died-giving-speech |title=Wapping Veteran Mike Hicks Dies Aged 80 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912020836/http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-59c3-Wapping-vet-Hicks-died-giving-speech |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Tsunenori Kawai, 80, Japanese politician, member of the House of Councillors (since 2004).[https://www.jiji.com/sp/article?k=2017090701068 元自民党参院議員の河合常則氏死去] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040700/https://www.jiji.com/sp/article?k=2017090701068 |date=September 10, 2017 }} {{in lang|ja}}
- Kim Ki-duk, 82, South Korean film director (Five Marines) and professor (Seoul Institute of the Arts), lung cancer.[http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/09/07/0200000000AEN20170907010600315.html Veteran film director dies at 83]
- Mark P. Mahon, 87, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1993–1998).[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/215810/ Mark P. Mahon]
- Gene Michael, 79, American baseball player, manager and executive (New York Yankees), World Series winner (1978), heart attack.[http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/gene-stick-michael-yankees-exec-90s-dynasty-dead-79-article-1.3477147 Gene 'Stick' Michael, Yankees exec who helped build ‘90s dynasty, dead at 79]
- Charles Owens, 85, American golfer.[http://www.theledger.com/sports/20170908/winter-haven-native-golfing-pioneer-charlie-owens-dies-at-85 Winter Haven native, golfing pioneer Charlie Owens dies at 85]
- Jeanne Robert, 103, French WWII resistance member.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/27/jeanne-robert-member-french-resistance-obituary/ Jeanne Robert, member of the French resistance – obituary]
- Roger Gordon Strand, 83, American federal judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (1985–2000).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?pid=186681406 Roger Strand]
- Tomás Villanueva, 64, Spanish politician, Vice President of Castile and León region (2001–2003), heart attack.[http://www.abc.es/espana/castilla-leon/abci-fallece-exvicepresidente-junta-tomas-villanueva-201709070916_noticia.html Fallece el exvicepresidente de la Junta, Tomás Villanueva] {{in lang|es}}
- Duncan Watt, 74, Zambian-born Singaporean broadcaster and author.[http://www.8days.sg/sceneandheard/entertainment/former-ch-5-newscaster-duncan-watt-was-still-running-marathons-a-9201122 Former Ch 5 Newscaster Duncan Watt Was Still Running Marathons A Few Months Before His Passing]
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- Ann Bagnall, 90, British cookbook publisher.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/12/26/ann-bagnall-publisher-historic-cookbooks-obituary/ Ann Bagnall, publisher of historic cookbooks – obituary]
- Lawrence Bartell, 84, American physical chemist.[http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/annarbor/obituary.aspx?pid=186649769 Lawrence Bartell]
- Pierre Bergé, 86, French businessman, co-founder of Yves Saint Laurent, myopathy.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2017/09/08/mort-de-pierre-berge-mecene-et-mentor-homme-d-affaires-et-d-engagements_5182656_3382.html Mort de Pierre Bergé, mécène et mentor, homme d’affaires et d’engagements] {{in lang|fr}}
- Cory Cadden, 48, Canadian ice hockey player (Knoxville Cherokees).[http://www.uscho.com/2017/09/12/former-north-dakota-goalie-cory-cadden-passes-away-at-48/ Former North Dakota goalie Cadden passes away at 48]
- Parzival Copes, 93, Canadian economist.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Parzival-Copes&lc=3811&pid=186629498&mid=7550589 Mr. Parzival Copes]
- Isabelle Daniels, 80, American sprinter, Olympic bronze medalist (1956).[http://www.grissom-clarkfh.com/obituary/4369148 Mrs. Isabelle Daniels Holston]{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- A. Joseph DeNucci, 78, American boxer and politician, Massachusetts State Auditor (1987–2011), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/breakingnews/ci_31286400/longest-serving-auditor-joe-denucci-dies Longest-serving auditor Joe DeNucci dies]
- Douglas Fitzgerald Dowd, 97, American political economist and activist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/us/politics/douglas-dowd-97-antiwar-activist-and-critic-of-capitalism-is-dead.html Douglas Dowd, 97, Antiwar Activist and Critic of Capitalism Is Dead]
- Kevin Dynon, 92, Australian football player (North Melbourne).[http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186620566 Kevin James Dynon]
- Troy Gentry, 50, American country singer (Montgomery Gentry), helicopter crash.[https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2018/12/04/troy-gentry-death-helicopter-pilot-fault/2204587002/ Troy Gentry death: Pilot at fault in helicopter crash that killed Montgomery-Gentry singer, feds say]
- Blake Heron, 35, American actor (Shiloh, We Were Soldiers, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher), accidental fentanyl overdose.[https://variety.com/2017/film/news/blake-heron-dead-dies-shiloh-1202552485/ ‘Shiloh’ Star Blake Heron Dies at 35]
- Connie Johnson, 40, Australian cancer research fundraiser, breast cancer.[https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/connie-johnson-sister-of-samuel-johnson-loses-cancer-battle-20170703-gx3dzn.html Connie Johnson, sister of Samuel Johnson, loses cancer battle]
- Harry M. Kuitert, 92, Dutch theologian (Reformed Churches in the Netherlands).[https://nos.nl/artikel/2192373-spraakmakende-theoloog-harry-kuitert-92-overleden.html Spraakmakende theoloog Harry Kuitert (92) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Catherine Hardy Lavender, 87, American sprinter, Olympic gold medalist (1952).[http://www.times-georgian.com/news/local/carrollton-olympian-hardy-lavender-dead-at/article_c0662158-9ced-11e7-a8ef-5fe28deefc19.html Carrollton Olympian Hardy Lavender dead at 87]{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Daniel McNeill, 70, American politician, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (since 2013).[http://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/09/lawmaker_known_for_his_plainsp.html Lawmaker, known for his 'plainspoken style,' dies at age 70]
- Toshihiko Nakajima, 55, Japanese voice actor (Cowboy Bebop, Inuyasha, Mobile Suit Gundam).[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-09-15/voice-actor-sound-director-toshihiko-nakajima-passes-away-at-55/.121416 Voice Actor, Sound Director Toshihiko Nakajima Passes Away at 55]
- Jerry Pournelle, 84, American science fiction author (CoDominium) and journalist (Byte).[http://www.sfwa.org/2017/09/memoriam-jerry-pournelle/ In Memoriam: Jerry Pournelle]
- Karl Ravens, 90, German politician, Federal Minister of Regional Planning, Construction and Urban Development (1974–1978).[https://web.archive.org/web/20170926191534/http://www.haz.de/Nachrichten/Politik/Niedersachsen/Ex-SPD-Landeschef-Karl-Ravens-ist-tot Ex-SPD-Landeschef Karl Ravens ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
- Humberto Rosa, 85, Argentine-Italian football player.[http://www.padovacalcio.it/humberto-rosa-padova/ Lutto biancoscudato: è morto Humberto Rosa] {{in lang|it}}
- Ljubiša Samardžić, 80, Serbian actor (Vruć vetar) and director.[http://mondo.rs/a1039308/Zabava/Film/Umro-glumac-Ljubisa-Samardzic-Smoki.html Umro Smoki Samardžić, večna mu slava i hvala] {{in lang|sr}}
- José Antonio Souto, 78, Spanish jurist, academic and politician, Mayor of Santiago de Compostela (1979–1981).[http://www.20minutos.es/noticia/3130556/0/fallece-jose-antonio-souto-paz-primer-alcalde-santiago-democracia/ Fallece José Antonio Souto Paz, primer alcalde de Santiago de la democracia] {{in lang|es}}
- R. N. Sudarshan, 78, Indian actor (Super), kidney disease.[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rn-sudarshan-dead-at-78-bengaluru/1/1043702.html Kannada actor RN Sudarshan dies at 78 in Bengaluru]
- Don Williams, 78, American Hall of Fame country music singer ("Tulsa Time", "I Believe in You", "You're My Best Friend") and songwriter, emphysema.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/arts/music/don-williams-dead-country-singer.html Don Williams, Singer of Plain-Spoken Country Songs, Dies at 78]
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- Frank Aarebrot, 70, Norwegian political scientist, complications following a heart attack.[http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/valgekspert-og-professor-frank-aarebrot-er-doed/a/24137870/ Valgekspert og professor Frank Aarebrot er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Gretta Chambers, 90, Canadian journalist (Montreal Gazette) and Chancellor of McGill University (1991–1999).[https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/former-mcgill-chancellor-and-prominent-montreal-journalist-gretta-chambers-dies-at-90 Former McGill chancellor and prominent Montreal journalist Gretta Chambers dies at 90]
- Velasio de Paolis, 81, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal, President of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See (2008–2011), cancer.[http://it.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/09/09/si_%C3%A8_spento_oggi_a_roma_il_card_velasio_de_paolis/1335761 Si è spento oggi a Roma il card. Velasio De Paolis] {{in lang|it}}
- Jim Donohue, 79, American baseball player (Los Angeles Angels).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/stltoday/obituary.aspx?n=james-thomas-donohue-bones&pid=186683507 James Thomas "Bones" Donohue Jr.]
- Michael Friedman, 41, American composer and lyricist (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), complications from AIDS.[https://deadline.com/2017/09/michael-friedman-bloody-bloody-andrew-jackson-composer-lyricist-obituary-1202165624/ Michael Friedman Has Died; ‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’ Composer & Lyricist Was 41]
- Sir Pat Goodman, 88, New Zealand businessman (Goodman Fielder).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/96677151/philanthropist-arts-patron-businessman-sir-pat-goodman-dies Philanthropist, arts patron, businessman Sir Pat Goodman dies]
- Mohi Din Hamaky, 88, Egyptian Olympic boxer (1952).[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/1826 Mohi Hamaky]
- Mike Hodge, 70, American actor (Law & Order, All My Children, Striking Distance) and union executive (SAG-AFTRA).{{Cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/mike-hodge-%E2%80%98law-and-order%E2%80%99-actor-dies-at-70/ar-AArFx8f |title=Mike Hodge, 'Law & Order' Actor, Dies at 70 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627115731/http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/mike-hodge-%E2%80%98law-and-order%E2%80%99-actor-dies-at-70/ar-AArFx8f |archive-date=June 27, 2018 |url-status=dead }}
- Oscar E. Huber, 100, American politician, member of the South Dakota House of Representatives (1961–1972).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/oscar-huber-obituary?pid=1000000186646933&view=guestbook Oscar Huber]
- Kenneka Jenkins, 19, American teenager, hypothermia.Byrne, John and Rosenberg-Douglas, Katherine (September 11, 2017) [https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-woman-found-dead-rosemont-hotel-20170910-story.html "Teen From Chicago Found Dead in Walk-in Freezer at Rosemont Hotel"], Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- Jack Mashburn, 89, American politician.[https://www.obertfuneralhome.com/obituary/4378345 D.D. "Jack" Mashburn]
- Geoffrey Maynard, 95, British economist.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/obituary-geoffrey-maynard-kxwtwlvnv Professor Geoffrey Maynard]
- Otto Meitinger, 90, German architect and preservationist, president of the Technical University of Munich (1987–1995).[https://ru.muenchen.de/2017/172/Nachruf-auf-Altpraesident-Professor-Dr-Ing-Dr-Otto-Meitinger-74479 Nachruf auf Altpräsident Professor Dr. Ing. Dr. Otto Meitinger] {{in lang|de}}
- Dionisia Mijoba, 79, Venezuelan politician, cardiac arrest.{{Cite news |date=10 September 2017 |title=Falleció constituyentista Dionisia Mijoba: un paro cardíaco habría sido la causa de muerte |url=https://elcooperante.com/fallecio-constituyentista-dionisia-mijoba-un-paro-cardiaco-habria-sido-la-causa-de-muerte/ |access-date=10 January 2024 |agency=El Cooperante}}
- Harold Nutter, 93, Canadian Anglican prelate, Metropolitan of Canada (1980–1989).[https://necrocanada.com/deces/the-most-reverend-harold-l-nutter-1923-2017/ The Most Reverend Harold L Nutter – 1923-2017]
- Clancy Osborne, 82, American football player (San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders).[https://www.fryechapel.com/obituary/clancy-osborne Clancy Osborne]
- Pierre Pilote, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks).[http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20170910/hall-of-fame-blackhawks-defenseman-pierre-pilote-dies-at-85 Hall of Fame Blackhawks defenseman Pierre Pilote dies at 85]
- Doug Sewell, 87, English golfer.[http://www.pga.info/news/pga-news/2017/09/tributes-paid-to-the-late-douglas-sewell.aspx Tributes paid to the late Douglas Sewell]
*Wang Hairong, 78, Chinese politician.[https://hk.on.cc/cn/bkn/cnt/news/20170909/mobile/bkncn-20170909205208703-0909_05011_001.html 著名女外交家王海容病逝 終年79歲] {{in lang|zh}}
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- Hans Alfredson, 86, Swedish actor (The Apple War), film director (The Simple-Minded Murderer), writer and comedian (Hasse & Tage).[https://www.svd.se/hans-alfredson-ar-dod Hans Alfredson är död: ”Gick bort lugnt och stilla”] {{in lang|sv}}
- Xavier Atencio, 98, American animator, lyricist and Imagineer (Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion).[https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/x-atencio-disney-animator-imagineer-dead-98-pirates-of-the-caribbean-1202555083/ X Atencio, Disney Animator and Imagineer, Dies at 98]
- Stephen Begley, 42, Scottish rugby union player (Glasgow Warriors).[http://www.glasgowhawks.com/news/steve-begley-1981994.html Steve Begley]
- Luigi Maria Burruano, 68, Italian actor (One Hundred Steps, The Return of Cagliostro, Baarìa), cancer.[http://spettacoli.tiscali.it/cinema/articoli/luigi-maria-burruano-morto-attore-palermitano-vita-spericolata/ Luigi Maria Burruano è morto. Il talento, l'arresto, la vita spericolata tra Bacco e Venere] {{in lang|it}}
- Jim Channon, 78, American lieutenant colonel.[https://mkpusa.org/remembering-jim-channon/ Remembering Jim Channon – 1/11/1930 to 9/10/2017]
- Mel Didier, 90, American baseball scout (Toronto Blue Jays, Montreal Expos) and coach (Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?pid=186708437 Mel J. Didier Sr.]
- Nancy Dupree, 89, American historian (modern Afghanistan).[http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nancy-dupree-historian-who-spent-decades-preserving-afghanistan-s-heritage-dies/story-5jy1oGUsmAslHO6QnfSnlJ.html Nancy Dupree, historian who spent decades preserving Afghanistan’s heritage, dies]
*E Thi, 47, Burmese fortune teller.[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1321875/myanmar-fortune-teller-e-thi-dies-at-home Myanmar fortune teller E Thi dies at home]
- Sir David Ford, 82, British government official, Chief Secretary of Hong Kong (1986–1993).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/217255/ford Ford]
- Kenneth I. Gross, 78, American mathematician.[https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/obituary-kenneth-irwin-gross-1938-2017/Content?oid=8059550 Obituary: Kenneth Irwin Gross, 1938–2017]
- Harry Landers, 96, American actor (Ben Casey).[https://deadline.com/2018/01/harry-landers-dies-ben-casey-co-star-appeared-on-many-tv-classics-was-96-1202236070/ Harry Landers Dies: ‘Ben Casey’ Co-Star Appeared On Many TV Classics, Was 96]
- René Laurentin, 99, French theologian.[https://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=32779 +Father René Laurentin, 99]
- Leila Mardanshina, 90, Russian oil and gas operator.[http://bashenc.online/ru/articles/87764/ МАРДАНШИНА Ляйля Ханиповна] {{in lang|ru}}
- Kate Murtagh, 96, American actress (Breakfast at Tiffany's, Doctor Detroit, The Twilight Zone).[http://digital.copcomm.com/i/1012073-summer-2018/51?m4= In Memoriam]
- James Morwood, 73, English classical scholar.{{Cite web |url=http://www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/people/emeritus-fellows/m/james-morwood |title=James Morwood |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915161047/http://www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/people/emeritus-fellows/m/james-morwood |url-status=dead }}
- Don Ohlmeyer, 72, American entertainment executive (NBC, NBC Sports, ABC Sports), cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/10/sports/don-ohlmeyer-dead-television-abc-nbc.html Don Ohlmeyer, 'Monday Night Football' Producer, Dies at 72]
- Jean Pruitt, 77, American charity worker.{{Cite web |url=https://arigatouinternational.org/en/latest-news/news/212-honoring-the-bright-life-of-sr-jean-pruitt-a-message-from-rev-keishimiyamoto |title=Honoring the Bright Life of Sr. Jean Pruitt: A Message from Rev. Keishi Miyamoto |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927202141/https://arigatouinternational.org/en/latest-news/news/212-honoring-the-bright-life-of-sr-jean-pruitt-a-message-from-rev-keishimiyamoto |url-status=dead }}
- Konstantins Pupurs, 53, Latvian political scientist.[http://www.la.lv/aiziet-drosmigs-latvijas-patriots/ Aiziet drosmīgs Latvijas patriots] {{in lang|lv}}
- B. V. Radha, 69, Indian actress (Thazhampoo), heart attack.[http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-kannada-actor-and-producer-bv-radha-dies-70-68188 Veteran Kannada actor and producer BV Radha dies at 70]
- Rommel Sandoval, 38, Filipino Army officer, shot during Battle in Marawi.[https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/930234/daredevil-army-captain-soldier-killed-in-marawi ‘Daredevil’ Army captain, soldier killed in Marawi]
- Grigoris Varfis, 90, Greek politician, MEP (1984–1985) and Commissioner for Regional Policy (1985–1989).[http://www.newsbomb.gr/politikh/political-parties/story/819908/thlipsi-pethane-proin-ypoyrgos-toy-pasok Θλίψη: Πέθανε πρώην υπουργός του ΠΑΣΟΚ] {{in lang|el}}
- Gerald Willet, 82, American politician, member of the Minnesota Senate (1971–1988).[http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/obituaries/4326138-gerald-l-jerry-willet Gerald L. "Jerry" Willet]
- Len Wein, 69, American comic book writer and editor (X-Men, Swamp Thing, Watchmen), co-creator of Wolverine.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/11/len-wein-wolverine-swamp-thing-dies-aged-69-neil-gaiman-x-men Len Wein, co-creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing, dies aged 69]
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*Abdul Halim of Kedah, 89, Malaysian sultan, Yang di-Pertuan Agong (1970–1975, 2011–2016), Sultan of Kedah (since 1958).{{Cite web |url=http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/09/11/kedahs-sultan-abdul-halim-dies/ |title=Kedah’s Sultan Abdul Halim dies |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915093821/http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/09/11/kedahs-sultan-abdul-halim-dies/ |url-status=dead }}
- Jan Brittin, 58, English cricketer, cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41244304 Jan Brittin: England's leading female Test run scorer dies aged 58]
- Alfonso Caycedo, 84, Colombian medical hypnotist.[http://academie-sophrologie.fr/4275-alfonso-caycedo-est-mort/ Alfonso Caycedo est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
- Dan Currie, 82, American football player (Green Bay Packers).{{Cite web |url=http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091517aai.html |title=Former Spartan All-American Dan Currie Passes Away |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=October 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022205740/http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091517aai.html |url-status=dead }}
- J. P. Donleavy, 91, Irish-American novelist and playwright (The Ginger Man, A Fairy Tale of New York).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/13/books/jp-donleavy-acclaimed-author-of-the-ginger-man-dies-at-91.html J.P. Donleavy, Acclaimed Author of ‘The Ginger Man,’ Dies at 91]
- Alfred Gadenne, 71, Belgian politician, mayor of Mouscron (since 2006), slit throat.[http://news.sky.com/story/teen-killed-mouscron-mayor-alfred-gadenne-in-revenge-for-fathers-death-11031758 Teen 'killed Mouscron mayor Alfred Gadenne in revenge for father's death']
- Sir Peter Hall, 86, British theatre, opera and film director, director of the National Theatre (1973–1988), dementia.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41237988 Sir Peter Hall: Theatre giant dies aged 86]
- Virgil Howe, 41, British drummer (Little Barrie).[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/virgil-howe-dead-dies-suddenly-age-42-yes-guitarist-steve-drummer-little-barrie-latest-tributes-a7942021.html Virgil Howe dead: Little Barrie drummer and son of Yes guitarist Steve Howe dies suddenly aged 41]
- Bruce Laming, 79, Australian politician, member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Mooloolah (1992–2001), dementia.[https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/mourners-gather-to-honour-bruce-laming-a-man-who-c/3224761/#/0 Mourners honour Bruce Laming, 'a man who created adventure']
- Mark LaMura, 68, American actor (All My Children, Something Borrowed, City by the Sea), lung cancer.[http://abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/all-my-children-mark-lamura-dead-141602 All My Children Star Mark LaMura Dead at 68]
- James Madison Lee, 90, American lieutenant general.[http://www.andrewsmortuary.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2007073 Lieutenant General James Madison Lee, U.S. Army (Retired)]
- Fritz Luty, 88-89, American physicist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/saltlaketribune/name/fritz-luty-obituary?id=14546440 Fritz Luty]
- Alberto Pagani, 79, Italian Grand Prix motorcycle road racer (Honda, MV Agusta).[http://www.gazzetta.it/Moto/11-09-2017/morto-alberto-pagani-fu-vice-iridato-spalle-agostini-220508394150.shtml Morto Alberto Pagani, fu vice iridato alle spalle di Agostini] {{in lang|it}}
- Nicholas P. Papadakos, 92, American judge.[https://www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Nicholas-Papadakos-3813#!/Obituary Nicholas P. Papadakos]
- Jeff Parker, 53, American ice hockey player (Buffalo Sabres), heart and lung infections.[http://www.presspubs.com/white_bear/sports/local/article_71c12c3a-98fd-11e7-964f-932ef198a131.html Former Bears and NHL skater Jeff Parker dies at age 53]
- Arnold Sagalyn, 99, American journalist (Northern Virginia Sun).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?fhid=2167&n=arnold-sagalyn&pid=186630979 Arnold Sagalyn]
- António Francisco dos Santos, 69, Portuguese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Aveiro (2006–2014) and Porto (since 2014), heart attack.[http://www.diocese-porto.pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3347 Faleceu D. António Francisco dos Santos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927113535/http://www.diocese-porto.pt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3347 |date=September 27, 2017 }} {{in lang|pt}}
- Malcolm Templeton, 93, New Zealand diplomat, Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1973–1978).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/96783614/former-un-diplomat-malcolm-templeton-dies Former UN diplomat Malcolm Templeton dies]
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- Frank Capp, 86, American jazz drummer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=186667163 Frank W. Capp]
- John Chambers, 86, Australian cricketer.{{Cite web |url=http://gnet.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au:8080/wiki/CHAMBERS-John-Lindsay-1930.ashx |title=Chambers, John Lindsay (1930-2017) |access-date=May 9, 2018 |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326050812/http://gnet.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au:8080/wiki/CHAMBERS-John-Lindsay-1930.ashx |url-status=dead }}
- Heiner Geißler, 87, German politician, Secretary General of the CDU (1977–1989), Federal Minister of Youth, Family and Health (1982–1985).[http://www.omaha.com/news/world/heiner-geissler-top-aide-to-germany-s-kohl-dies-at/article_5ac49929-fe6d-5b3b-83e4-5f5770d8b32d.html Heiner Geissler, top aide to Germany's Kohl, dies at 87]{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Alex Hawkins, 80, American football player (Baltimore Colts).[http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article173033391.html South Carolina football great Alex Hawkins dies]
- Syd Hoare, 78, English Olympic judoka.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/33834 Syd Hoare]
- Charles F. Knight, 81, American businessman (Emerson Electric), complications from Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.stltoday.com/business/legendary-emerson-ceo-charles-chuck-knight-dies/article_56a8810f-6848-5ad1-b93b-972f43e40fbb.html Legendary Emerson CEO Charles 'Chuck' Knight dies]
- Siegfried Köhler, 94, German conductor (Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, Royal Swedish Opera).[http://www.wiesbadener-kurier.de/lokales/wiesbaden/nachrichten-wiesbaden/wiesbadens-ex-generalmusikdirektor-siegfried-koehler-im-alter-von-94-jahren-gestorben_18174934.htm Wiesbadens Ex-Generalmusikdirektor Siegfried Köhler im Alter von 94 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Allan MacEachen, 96, Canadian politician, Deputy Prime Minister (1977–1979, 1980–1984), MP for Inverness—Richmond (1953–1958, 1962–1968) and Cape Breton Highlands—Canso (1968–1984).{{Cite web |url=http://www.capebretonpost.com/news/local/2017/9/13/former-federal-cabinet-minister-from-cape-breton-allan-maceachen.html |title=Former federal cabinet minister from Cape Breton Allan MacEachen dies at age 96 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913184554/http://www.capebretonpost.com/news/local/2017/9/13/former-federal-cabinet-minister-from-cape-breton-allan-maceachen.html |archive-date=September 13, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Bert McCann, 84, Scottish footballer (Motherwell, national team).[http://www.motherwell-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/a_motherwell_great_passes_on__bert_mccann_911583/index.shtml A Motherwell Great Passes On - Bert McCann]
- Nicoletta Panni, 84, Italian opera singer.[http://slippedisc.com/2017/12/death-of-a-pedigree-italian-soprano-84/ Death of a pedigree Italian soprano, 84]
- Tudor Petruș, 67, Romanian Olympic fencer.{{cite news|url=http://www.mediafax.ro/sport/antrenorul-emerit-de-floreta-tudor-petrus-a-incetat-din-viata-la-varsta-de-68-de-ani-16725404|title= Antrenorul emerit de floretă Tudor Petruș a încetat din viață la vârsta de 68 de ani|lang=ro|publisher=Mediafax|first=Claudiu|last=Giurgea|date=September 12, 2017|access-date=April 20, 2024}}
- Xohana Torres, 85, Spanish Galician language writer, poet, narrator and playwright.[http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/cultura/letras/muere-escritora-xohana-torres-los-85-anos Muere escritora Xohana Torres a los 85 años] {{in lang|es}}
- Gary I. Wadler, 78, American physician, multiple system atrophy.[http://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/long-island-s-gary-wadler-an-early-expert-on-peds-in-sports-dies-at-age-78-1.14148586 Long Island’s Gary Wadler, an early expert on PEDs in sports, dies at age 78]
- Edith Windsor, 88, American mathematician and activist, lead plaintiff in United States v. Windsor.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/12/us/edith-windsor-dead-same-sex-marriage-doma.html Edith Windsor, Whose Same-Sex Marriage Fight Led to Landmark Ruling, Dies at 88]
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- Basi, 37, Chinese panda, world's oldest living, cirrhosis and renal failure.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170914103838/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-09/14/c_136609252.htm China Focus: World's oldest panda dies aged 37]
- Tom Beckert, 90, American sound engineer (The Deep, The Witches of Eastwick, Conan the Barbarian).[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/newhall-ca/thomas-beckert-7560160 Thomas Austin Beckert]
- David Bey, 60, American boxer, struck by steel sheet.[https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/former-heavyweight-contender-world-title-challenger-david-bey-dies-in-accident/81936 Former heavyweight contender, world title challenger David Bey dies in accident]
- Peter Birch, 65, British actor (Casualty, The House of Eliott), esophageal cancer.[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0083281/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm Peter Birch]
- Pete Domenici, 85, American politician, member of the U.S. Senate for New Mexico (1973–2009), complications from abdominal surgery.[https://www.abqjournal.com/1062836/end-of-an-era-sen-pete-domenici-passes-away-in-albuquerque.html Passing of a statesman]
- Per Fugelli, 73, Norwegian author, physician and professor of medicine, colorectal cancer.[http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/per-fugelli/per-fugelli-er-doed/a/24115227/ Per Fugelli er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Basil Gogos, 88, American magazine cover illustrator (Famous Monsters of Filmland).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/26/arts/basil-gogos-who-painted-monsters-with-love-dies-at-88.html Basil Gogos, Who Painted Monsters With Love, Dies at 88]
- Slavko Goldstein, 89, Croatian journalist, screenwriter (Signal Over the City), publisher and politician.[https://www.vecernji.hr/vijesti/preminuo-slavko-goldstein-1194203 Preminuo Slavko Goldstein. 'Bio je čovjek čvrstih uvjerenja'] {{in lang|hr}}
- Grant Hart, 56, American singer, songwriter ("Turn On the News") and drummer (Hüsker Dü), liver cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180627115728/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/grant-hart-husker-du-drummer-and-singer-dead-at-56-w501508 Grant Hart, Husker Du Drummer and Singer, Dead at 56]
- Saby Kamalich, 78, Peruvian film and television actress (Simplemente María).[http://www.tvnotas.com.mx/noticias-espectaculos-mexico/murio-la-primera-actriz-saby-kamalich-los-78-anos Murió la primera actriz Saby Kamalich, a los 78 años] {{in lang|es}}
- Stewart Moss, 79, American actor, writer, and director.[http://www.startrek.com/article/remembering-stewart-moss-1937-2017 Star Trek Remembers Stewart Moss]
- Gary Otte, 45, American murderer and robber, execution by lethal injection.[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-executes-man-convicted-of-killing-two-in-back-to-back-robberies/ Ohio executes man convicted of killing two in back-to-back robberies]
- Edwin H. Ragsdale, 87, American politician.[http://www.richmond.com/obituaries/ragsdale-the-honorable-edwin/article_417f1f7c-d245-5792-ab92-193d5db9510c.html RAGSDALE, THE HONORABLE EDWIN]
- Kazimierz Ryczan, 78, Polish Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Kielce (1993–2014).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bryczan.html Bishop Kazimierz Ryczan]
- Robert Franz Schmidt, 84, German physiologist.[http://lebenswege.faz.net/traueranzeige/51146653 Prof. Dr. med. D.Sc. h.c. Robert F. Schmidt, Ph.D. : Traueranzeige]{{Dead link|date=June 2019|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}} {{in lang|de}}
- Frank Vincent, 80, American actor (The Sopranos, Goodfellas, Raging Bull), complications during heart surgery.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2017/09/13/frank-vincent-go-movie-mobster-goodfellas-sopranos-dies-at-78/663768001/ Frank Vincent, go-to movie mobster from 'Goodfellas, 'Sopranos,' dies at 80]
- Derek Wilkinson, 82, English footballer (Sheffield Wednesday).[http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/former-sheffield-wednesday-winger-dies-after-battle-with-illness-1-8751386 Former Sheffield Wednesday winger dies after battle with illness]
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- Wolfgang Bochow, 73, German badminton player.[http://www.badmintoneurope.com/cms/default.aspx?clubid=4685&cmsid=239&pageid=5381&m=5065957 One of the most successful German players of all time passes away]
- Arnold Chan, 50, Canadian politician and lawyer, MP for Scarborough—Agincourt (since 2014), nasopharyngeal carcinoma.[http://globalnews.ca/news/3743591/arnold-chan-mp-dies/ Liberal MP Arnold Chan dies at age 50]
- George Englund, 91, American film producer and director (The Ugly American, Zachariah), fall.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/george-englund-obituary?pid=1000000186715165 George Englund]
- Michael Freeman, 85, British orthopaedic surgeon.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/217330/freeman Freeman]
- Marcel Herriot, 83, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Verdun (1987–1999) and Soissons (1999–2008).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bherriot.html Bishop Marcel Paul Herriot]
- Ermalee Hickel, 92, American philanthropist, First Lady of Alaska (1966-1969, 1990-1994).[http://mustreadalaska.com/ermalee-hickel-passed-away/ Ermalee Hickel, 1925-2017]
- Wim Huis, 89, Dutch footballer (Ajax).[http://www.ajax.nl/streams/ajax-actueel/oud-ajacied-wim-huis-89-overleden-.htm Oud-Ajacied Wim Huis (89) overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- John Humphreys, 85, Australian Olympic fencer (1960, 1964).[http://www.ausfencing.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5632:vale-john-humphreys&catid=234&Itemid=386&tmpl=component&print=1&layout=default&page= Vale John Humphreys]{{Dead link|date=January 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Tommy Irvin, 88, American politician, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture (1969–2011), member of the Georgia House of Representatives.[http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/world_news/article_f023185c-f537-5e8b-adb4-bfbe0dcbc7a0.html Tommy Irvin, longtime Georgia agriculture chief, dies at 88]
- Djibo Leyti Kâ, 69, Senegalese politician, Foreign Minister (1991–1993).[http://www.leral.net/Deces-de-Djibo-Leyti-Ka-Parcours-d-un-homme-d-Etat_a210414.html Décès de Djibo Leyti Kâ : Parcours d'un homme d'Etat] {{in lang|fr}}
- Ata Kandó, 103, Hungarian-born Dutch photographer.[http://24.hu/kultura/2017/09/15/meghalt-a-legidosebb-magyar-fotomuvesz/ Meghalt a legidősebb magyar fotóművész] {{in lang|hu}}
- Wolfgang Michels, 66, German musician (Percewood's Onagram).[http://www.percewoods-onagram.de/news.html Wolfgang Michels]
- Jan Niemiec, 76, Polish slalom canoeist (bronze medallist in 1961 World Championship).[https://www.pzkaj.pl/index.php/2377-wspomnienie-o-janie-niemcu.html Wspomnienie o Janie Niemcu] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206005941/https://www.pzkaj.pl/index.php/2377-wspomnienie-o-janie-niemcu.html |date=December 6, 2017 }} {{in lang|pl}}
- Jack Teele, 87, American football executive.[https://www.presstelegram.com/2017/09/14/jack-teele-1930-2017-nfl-rams-executive-from-long-beach-helped-organize-first-super-bowl/ Jack Teele, 1930-2017: NFL, Rams executive from Long Beach helped organize first Super Bowl]
- Otto Wanz, 74, Austrian professional wrestler (AWA, NJPW) and promoter (CWA).[https://web.archive.org/web/20170915020104/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2017/09/14/22752384.html Former AWA World champion Otto Wanz dies]
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- Arthur Apfel, 94, British figure skater.{{Cite web |url=http://www.iceskating.org.uk/index.cfm/news/arthur-apfel-obituary/ |title=Arthur Apfel Obituary |access-date=December 30, 2017 |archive-date=April 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422053239/http://www.iceskating.org.uk/index.cfm/news/arthur-apfel-obituary/ |url-status=dead }}
- Violet Brown, 117, Jamaican supercentenarian, world's oldest living person.[http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/854856/worlds-oldest-person-violet-brown-dead-117-Jamaica-hospital-Montego-Bay-Emma-Morano World's oldest person Violet Mosse–Brown dies aged 117]
- Samuel W. Doss Jr., 89, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/samuel-doss-obituary?id=13944948 Samuel Welch Doss Jr.]
- Mary Lindsay Elmendorf, 100, American applied anthropologist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldtribune/name/mary-elmendorf-obituary?id=13867755 Mary Elmendorf]
- Alma Evans-Freke, 85, New Zealand television presenter.[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11923038 Alma Johnson, New Zealand's first female TV presenter has died]
- Frode Granhus, 52, Norwegian author.[http://www.vg.no/rampelys/bok/forfatter-frode-granhus-er-doed/a/24142419/ Forfatter Frode Granhus er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Mircea Ionescu-Quintus, 100, Ukrainian-born Romanian politician, Minister of Justice (1991–1992) and President of the Senate (2000), heart failure.[http://adevarul.ro/news/politica/mircea-ionescu-quintus-murit-politicianul-liberal-100-ani-1_59bbc08a5ab6550cb83256c8/index.html Mircea Ionescu Quintus a murit. Politicianul liberal avea 100 ani. Ce declara preşedintele de onoare al PNL în ultimul interviu pentru Adevărul] {{in lang|ro}}
- Herbert W. Kalmbach, 95, American attorney and banker, figure in the Watergate scandal.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/herbert-kalmbach-most-mysterious-figure-in-the-watergate-scandal-dies-at-95/2017/09/29/9a9452e4-a56a-11e7-b14f-f41773cd5a14_story.html Herbert Kalmbach, ‘most mysterious figure’ in the Watergate scandal, dies at 95]
- Wolfgang Klein, 76, German lawyer, football director (Hamburger SV), and Olympic long-jumper (1964).[https://www.hsv.de/news/meldungen/allgemein/september-2017/der-hsv-trauert-um-dr-wolfgang-klein/ Der HSV trauert um Dr. Wolfgang Klein] {{in lang|de}}
- Izidoro Kosinski, 85, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Três Lagoas (1981–2009).[http://cnbb.net.br/morre-aos-85-anos-o-bispo-emerito-da-diocese-de-tres-lagoas-ms-dom-izidoro-kosinski/ Morre aos 85 anos o bispo emérito da Diocese de Três Lagoas (MS), Dom Izidoro Kosinski] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918154354/http://cnbb.net.br/morre-aos-85-anos-o-bispo-emerito-da-diocese-de-tres-lagoas-ms-dom-izidoro-kosinski/ |date=September 18, 2017 }} {{in lang|pt}}
- Myrna Lamb, 87, American playwright, heart disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/theater/myrna-lamb-feminist-playwright-dead-at-87.html Myrna Lamb, Feminist Playwright in an Unwelcoming Era, Dies at 87]
- Leon Mestel, 90, British astronomer and astrophysicist.[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/sep/20/leon-mestel-obituary Leon Mestel obituary]
- Albert Moses, 79, Sri Lankan actor.[http://dailynews.lk/2017/12/09/local/136818/albert-moses-mind-your-language-fame-laid-rest-today Albert Moses of Mind Your Language fame laid to rest today]
*Nan Rendong, 72, Chinese astronomer, founder of the Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, lung cancer.[http://news.ifeng.com/a/20170916/52023189_0.shtml “中国天眼”首席科学家南仁东病逝 享年72岁] {{in lang|zh}}
- Dwijen Sharma, 88, Bangladeshi naturalist, kidney disease.[http://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2017/09/15/naturalist-dwijensharma-dies-aged-88 Naturalist Dwijen Sharma dies aged 88]
- Anthony Thomas Smith, 82, British lawyer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=anthony-thomas-smith&pid=186735812 Anthony Thomas SMITH]
- Albert Speer, 83, German architect (Expo 2000), complications from a fall.{{Cite web |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/37117095/german-architect-albert-speer-junior-dies/ |title=German architect Albert Speer Junior dies |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917075920/https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/37117095/german-architect-albert-speer-junior-dies/ |archive-date=September 17, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Harry Dean Stanton, 91, American actor (Paris, Texas, Alien, The Green Mile).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harry-dean-stanton-dead-paris-texas-star-91-766020 Harry Dean Stanton, Quintessential American Actor, Dies at 91]
- Hans Weinberger, 88, Austrian-born American mathematician.[https://www.afterlife.co/us/obituary-durham-hans-weinberger-5539002 Hans Weinberger]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Geoff Wragg, 87, British horse trainer (Teenoso, Pentire).[https://www.racingpost.com/news/geoff-wragg-1930-2017/derby-winning-trainer-geoff-wragg-dies-at-the-age-of-87/301178 Derby-winning trainer Geoff Wragg dies at the age of 87]
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- Bautista Álvarez, 84, Spanish Galician nationalist politician, heart attack.[http://www.farodevigo.es/galicia/2017/09/16/muere-bautista-alvarez-historico-bng/1751049.html Muere Bautista Álvarez, histórico del BNG] {{in lang|es}}
- Gerald Bernbaum, 81, British academic administrator, Vice-Chancellor of Southbank University (1993–2001), cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/oct/26/gerald-bernbaum-obituary Gerald Bernbaum obituary]
- Penny Chenery, 95, American racehorse owner and breeder (Secretariat).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/sports/horse-racing/penny-chenery-dead.html Penny Chenery, Owner of the Triple Crown Winner Secretariat, Dies at 95]
- Ted Christopher, 59, American racecar driver (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), plane crash.[http://www.catchfence.com/263991/nascar-modified-racer-ted-christopher-killed-plane-crash NASCAR Modified racer Ted Christopher killed in plane crash]
- Ben Dorcy, 92, American roadie.[https://www.guidelive.com/texas-yall/2017/09/16/ben-dorcy-longtime-roadie-willie-nelson-died-92-texas-country-music Ben Dorcy, longtime roadie for Willie Nelson, has died at 92]
- Steve Evans, 59, English rugby league player (Hull FC, Featherstone Rovers).[http://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/featherstone-rovers/death-of-former-featherstone-rovers-player-and-chairman-steve-evans-1-8757483 Death of former Featherstone Rovers player and chairman Steve Evans]
- Mitchell Flint, 94, American fighter pilot (Navy, 101 Squadron).[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-mitchell-flint-20170925-story.html Mitchell Flint, U.S. aviator who helped found Israeli Air Force, dies at 94]
- José Florencio Guzmán, 88, Chilean lawyer and politician, Minister of National Defence (1998–1999).[http://www.economiaynegocios.cl/noticias/noticias.asp?id=398392 Murió ex ministro y ex embajador José Florencio Guzmán] {{in lang|es}}
- Nicolaas Jouwe, 93, Papuan politician, vice-president of New Guinea Council (1961–1962).[http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/339663/west-papuan-independence-founder-dies West Papuan independence founder dies]
- Brenda Lewis, 96, American opera soprano and theatre actress.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/arts/music/brenda-lewis-dead-opera-soprano.html Brenda Lewis, Versatile American Soprano, Is Dead at 96]
- Madge Meredith, 96, American actress (Child of Divorce, The Falcon's Adventure).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/madge-meredith-would-be-hollywood-star-jailed-for-kidnapping-producer-hawaii-a8106746.html Madge Meredith: Would-be Hollywood star imprisoned for kidnapping movie mogul she fell out with]
- Fred Moore, 97, French colonel and politician, MP (1958–1962) and Order of Liberation (2011).[http://www.liberation.fr/societe/2017/09/17/deces-a-97-ans-du-compagnon-de-la-liberation-fred-moore_1597009 Décès à 97 ans du Compagnon de la Libération Fred Moore] {{in lang|fr}}
- Nabeel Qureshi, 34, American Christian apologist, stomach cancer.[http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/71387/20170916/christian-apologist-nabeel-qureshi-dies-at-34.htm Christian Apologist Nabeel Qureshi Dies at 34]
- Brendan Reilly, 38, Irish Gaelic football player (Louth GAA).[http://hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=275820 Louth GAA stunned by Benny's death]
- Marcelo Rezende, 65, Brazilian journalist and television presenter (Linha Direta), pancreatic and liver cancer.[http://noticias.r7.com/sao-paulo/marcelo-rezende-morre-aos-65-anos-em-sao-paulo-16092017 Marcelo Rezende morre aos 65 anos em São Paulo] {{in lang|pt}}
- Petr Šabach, 66, Czech writer (Babičky).[http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/cosy-dens-author-petr-sabach-dies-at-66 “Cosy Dens” author Petr Šabach dies at 66]
- Bucky Scribner, 57, American football player (Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings), brain cancer.[http://www.twincities.com/2017/09/20/former-vikings-packers-punter-bucky-scribner-dies-at-57/ Former Vikings, Packers punter Bucky Scribner dies at 57]
- Arjan Singh, 98, Indian Air Force marshal, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi (1989–1990), heart attack.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/arjan-singh-marshal-of-indian-air-force-passes-away/articleshow/60712831.cms Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, passes away]
- Sven Oluf Sørensen, 96, Norwegian physicist.[https://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/i/rkJrA/Nekrolog-Sven-Oluf-Sorensen Nekrolog: Sven Oluf Sørensen] {{in lang|no}}
- Elżbieta Wierniuk, 66, Polish Olympic diver.[http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/49770 Olympedia – Elżbieta Wierniuk]
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- Bonnie Angelo, 93, American journalist (Time), complications from dementia.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/bonnie-angelo-political-journalist-who-wrote-about-moms-of-us-presidents-dies-at-93/2017/09/17/3b90cdf6-9bbd-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html Bonnie Angelo, political journalist who wrote about mothers of U.S. presidents, dies at 93]
- Steve Baker, 79, American illusionist.[http://www.themagicdetective.com/2017/09/escape-artist-steve-baker-aka-mr-escape.html Escape Artist Steve Baker, aka Mr. Escape, Has Died]
- Eugenio Bersellini, 81, Italian football player and manager (Inter Milan, Sampdoria), pneumonia.[https://www.football-italia.net/110008/former-inter-boss-bersellini-dies Former Inter boss Bersellini dies]
- Cris Bolado, 47, Filipino basketball player (Alaska Milkmen), traffic collision.[https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/pba/182517-cris-bolado-dies-accident Ex-PBA player Cris Bolado dies in motorcycle accident]
- Gerd Bollmann, 69, German politician.[https://www.halloherne.de/artikel/trauer-um-gerd-bollmann-23794.htm Trauer um Gerd Bollmann] {{in lang|de}}
- Mahant Chandnath, 61, Indian politician, MP for Alwar (since 2014), cancer.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/mahant-chandnath-dead-death-passes-away-alwar-bjp-mp-4847353/ BJP MP Mahant Chandnath dies of cancer at 61]
- Kirpal Singh Chugh, 84, Indian nephrologist.[https://www.theisn.org/news/item/3188-obituary-professor-kirpal-singh-chugh Obituary: Professor Kirpal Singh Chugh]
- René Drucker Colín, 80, Mexican scientist, researcher and journalist.[http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2017/09/17/muere-rene-drucker-colin-a-los-80-anos Muere René Drucker Colín, divulgador de la ciencia] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918155528/http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2017/09/17/muere-rene-drucker-colin-a-los-80-anos |date=September 18, 2017 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Mary Fairfax, 95, Polish-born Australian philanthropist.[http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/09/18/lady-mary-fairfax-dies-aged-95 Lady Mary Fairfax dies aged 95]
- Suzan Farmer, 75, British actress (The Scarlet Blade, Doctor in Clover, Coronation Street).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/217518/farmer Farmer]
- Bill Goodling, 89, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district (1975–2001).[http://www.ydr.com/story/news/2017/09/18/bill-goodling-york-county-republican-congressman-dies/677102001/ Bill Goodling, former Republican congressman for York, Adams counties, dies at 89]
- Bobby Heenan, 72, American professional wrestler, manager and commentator (WWF, AWA, WCW), organ failure.[https://web.archive.org/web/20170920104614/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/18/22753052.html Wrestling legend Bobby Heenan passes away]
- Dave Hilton, 67, American baseball player (San Diego Padres, Tokyo Yakult Swallows).[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/09/18/well-respected-youth-baseball-coach-dave-hilton-dies/679369001/ Well-respected youth baseball coach Dave Hilton dies]
- Bob Holland, 70, Australian cricketer (New South Wales, national team), brain cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/cricket/former-australian-cricketer-bob-holland-passes-away-after-cancer-battle-20170917-gyjaso.html |title=Former Australian cricketer Bob Holland passes away after cancer battle |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=October 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022060957/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/cricket/former-australian-cricketer-bob-holland-passes-away-after-cancer-battle-20170917-gyjaso.html |url-status=dead }}
- Jack Israel, 83, American basketball player.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/news-leader/name/jack-israel-obituary?id=20244905 Jack Weldon Israel]
- Per Kleiva, 84, Norwegian painter.[https://snl.no/Per_Kleiva Per Kleiva] {{in lang|no}}
- Marc Klionsky, 90, Belarusian-born American painter.[https://www.jta.org/2017/10/17/news-opinion/united-states/marc-klionsky-master-portrait-painter-dies-at-90 Marc Klionsky, master portrait painter, dies at 90]
- Laudir de Oliveira, 77, Brazilian percussionist (Sérgio Mendes, Marcos Valle, Chicago) and producer.[https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/percussionista-laudir-de-oliveira-morre-aos-77-anos-21835178 Percussionista Laudir de Oliveira morre, aos 77 anos] {{in lang|pt}}
- Lucy Ozarin, 103, American psychiatrist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/lucy-ozarin-obituary?pid=1000000186691673 Dr. Lucy Ozarin]
- Buster Parnell, 83, Irish jockey.[https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/triple-irish-classic-hero-ryan-buster-parnell-dies-aged-83/301309 Triple Irish Classic hero Ryan 'Buster' Parnell dies aged 83]
- Iftikhar Qaisar, 60, Pakistani actor.[https://www.geo.tv/latest/158463-famous-tv-actor-iftikhar-qaisar-passes-away Famous TV actor Iftikhar Qaisar passes away]
- Uwe Storch, 77, German mathematician.[https://www.commalg.org/2017/10/uwe-storch-1940-2017/ Uwe Storch, 1940-2017]
- Mohammed Taslimuddin, 74, Indian politician, MP for Araria (since 2014).[http://www.indiatvnews.com/politics/national-rjd-mp-mohammad-taslimuddin-passes-away-in-chennai-hospital-401865 RJD MP Mohammad Taslimuddin passes away]
- Lionel Wilson, 84, South African rugby union player (Western Province, national team).[https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/97033420/springbok-great-lionel-wilsons-quiet-persona-hid-his-rugby-legacy Springbok great Lionel Wilson's quiet persona hid his rugby legacy]
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- Ronald E. Carrier, 85, American educator, President of James Madison University (1971–1998).[http://www.breezejmu.org/news/former-jmu-president-ronald-carrier-dies-leaving-a-lasting-legacy/article_fec51d24-9cd8-11e7-afac-bb3a4debb549.html Former JMU president Ronald Carrier dies, leaving a lasting legacy]
- Roger Cisneros, 93, American politician, member of the Colorado Senate (1965–1977), carbon monoxide poisoning.[https://www.denverpost.com/2017/09/18/deaths-southwest-denver-carbon-monoxide/ Former judge and legislator Roger Cisneros, and his wife, found dead in their southwest Denver home]
- Rigas Efstathiadis, 85, Greek Olympic pole vaulter.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/70725 Rigas Efstathiadis]
- Paul E. Gray, 85, American professor, President of MIT (1980–1990), Alzheimer's disease.[https://news.mit.edu/2017/former-mit-president-paul-gray-dies-0918 Former MIT President Paul Gray dies at 85 after lifelong career of service and leadership at the Institute]
- Paul Horner, 38, American fake news writer and comedian, drug overdose.[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2017/09/26/z-fake-news-writer-paul-horner-dies-phoenix/701038001/ Internationally infamous fake-news writer Paul Horner dies in Phoenix]
- Qamar ul Islam, 69, Indian politician, Member of Karnataka Parliament (1978–1983, 1989–1996, 1999–2004, since 2008), heart attack.[http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ex-karnataka-minister-qamarul-islam-no-more-4849665/ Ex-Karnataka minister Qamarul Islam passes away]
- Tony Laffey, 92, New Zealand footballer.[http://www.nzfootball.co.nz/loss-of-former-nz-captain-mourned/ Loss of former NZ captain mourned]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Chuck Low, 89, American actor (Goodfellas, The Mission, Sleepers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=charles-low&pid=186775783 Charles Low]
- Jean Plaskie, 76, Belgian footballer (Anderlecht, national team).[https://www.demorgen.be/sport/anderlecht-treurt-om-jean-plaskie-76-bcdd79ef/ Anderlecht treurt om Jean Plaskie (76)] {{in lang|nl}}
- Afzal Ahsan Randhawa, 80, Pakistani writer.[https://www.dawn.com/news/1358825 Obituary: Harbinger of Punjabi renaissance Afzal Randhawa is no more]
- Mark Selby, 56, American musician, cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://themercury.com/features/arts_and_leisure/songwriter-mark-selby-dies-of-cancer/article_0cea8d8a-d278-51ec-99d3-5d618dd5b45b.html |title=Songwriter Mark Selby dies of cancer |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=December 31, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231113443/http://themercury.com/features/arts_and_leisure/songwriter-mark-selby-dies-of-cancer/article_0cea8d8a-d278-51ec-99d3-5d618dd5b45b.html |url-status=dead }}
- Zurab Sotkilava, 80, Georgian-Russian footballer (Dinamo Tbilisi) and opera singer, People's Artist of the USSR, pancreatic cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://en.apa.az/world-news/cis-countries-news/people-s-artist-of-ussr-zurab-sotkilava-dies-at-80.html |title=People's Artist of USSR Zurab Sotkilava dies at 80 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002101004/http://en.apa.az/world-news/cis-countries-news/people-s-artist-of-ussr-zurab-sotkilava-dies-at-80.html |archive-date=October 2, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Sydney Starkie, 91, English cricketer.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/217530/starkie Starkie]
- Pete Turner, 83, American photographer.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pdnonline.com/features/industry-updates/obituaries/obituary-pete-turner-master-color-photography-83/ |title=Obituary: Pete Turner, Master of Color Photography, 83 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920044132/https://www.pdnonline.com/features/industry-updates/obituaries/obituary-pete-turner-master-color-photography-83/ |url-status=dead }}
- Kenji Watanabe, 48, Japanese Olympic swimmer (1984, 1988, 1992).[https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/japanese-olympian-kenji-watanabe-passes-away-at-home-in-tokyo/ Japanese Olympian Kenji Watanabe Passes Away at Home in Tokyo]
- Paul Wilson, 66, Scottish footballer (Celtic, national team).[http://www.celticfc.net/news/13257 Death of former Celt, Paul Wilson]
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- Sir Brian Barder, 83, British diplomat, High Commissioner to Nigeria (1988–1991) and Australia (1991–1994).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=brian-barder&pid=186752668 Sir Brian Barder]
- Christine Butler, 73, British politician, MP for Castle Point (1997–2001), dementia.[http://www.yellowad.co.uk/article.cfm?id=127774 Two former south Essex MPs from neighbouring constituencies have died on consecutive days, both after battles with dementia]{{Dead link|date=August 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Bernie Casey, 78, American actor (Revenge of the Nerds, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure) and football player (San Francisco 49ers).[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41348386 Bernie Casey: NFL star and actor dies at 78]
- Else Marie Christiansen, 96, Norwegian speed skater.[https://klemmetsby-firing.vareminnesider.no/order_info.php?order_id=3205278&set_site_id=206&memorial_page_created=0&sign=b55ad96d795b9ec9f7fb33a743317567 Else Marie Karlsen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127172111/https://klemmetsby-firing.vareminnesider.no/order_info.php?order_id=3205278&set_site_id=206&memorial_page_created=0&sign=b55ad96d795b9ec9f7fb33a743317567 |date=November 27, 2020 }} {{in lang|no}}
- Anker Hagen, 96, Norwegian Olympic sport shooter.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/43493 Anker Hagen]
- Sir John Hunt, 87, British politician, MP for Bromley (1964–1974) and Ravensbourne (1974–1997).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=john-hunt&pid=186837292 Sir John Hunt]
- Leonid Kharitonov, 84, Russian opera singer, soloist of the Alexandrov Ensemble (1953–1972) and People’s Artist of the RSFSR (1986).[http://www.classicalmusicnews.ru/news/leonid-haritonov-passed/ Скончался Леонид Харитонов] {{in lang|ru}}
- Jake LaMotta, 95, American Hall of Fame boxer and comedian, inspiration for Raging Bull, complications from pneumonia.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41339153 Jake LaMotta: Legendary Raging Bull boxer dies at 95]
- Maurice Lavigne, 86, French cyclist.[http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=30204 Maurice Lavigne]
- Vasily Melnikov, 74, Soviet Olympic skier.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418111523/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/me/vasily-melnikov-1.html Vasily Melnikov]
- Julius Müller, 78, German Olympic racewalker.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/70419 Julius Müller]
- Massimo Natili, 82, Italian racing driver (Formula One).[http://www.tusciaweb.eu/2017/09/morto-pilota-massimo-natili/ È morto il pilota Massimo Natili] {{in lang|it}}
- John Nicholson, 75, New Zealand racing driver (Formula Atlantic).[http://www.eurosport.com/formula-1/racer-and-f1-engine-builder-nicholson-dies_sto6339784/story.shtml Racer and F1 engine builder Nicholson dies]
- Sigurður Pálsson, 69, Icelandic author, cancer.[http://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2017/09/20/acclaimed_icelandic_author_dies_of_cancer/ Acclaimed Icelandic author dies of cancer]
- José Salcedo, 68, Spanish film editor (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead, All About My Mother), Goya winner (1989, 1996, 2000).[http://cadenaser.com/ser/2017/09/19/cultura/1505835029_522984.html Fallece a los 68 años José Salcedo, montador de Almodóvar] {{in lang|es}}
- Johnny Sandlin, 72, American record producer (The Allman Brothers Band), cancer.[https://variety.com/2017/music/news/johnny-sandlin-dead-dies-allman-brothers-band-1202563781/ Johnny Sandlin, Allman Brothers Band Producer, Dies at 72]
- David Shepherd, 86, British artist and conservationist, Parkinson's disease.[http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/renowned-artist-conservationist-railway-enthusiast-506095 Renowned artist, conservationist and railway enthusiast dies at the age of 86]
- Manuela Sykes, 92, British politician and activist.[https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/28/manuela-sykes-obituary Manuela Sykes obituary]
- Helen J. Walker, 64, British space scientist.[https://academic.oup.com/astrogeo/article-abstract/58/6/6.12/4638403 Helen J Walker 1953–2017]
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- Greg Antonacci, 70, American television producer (The Royal Family) and actor (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/gregory-antonacci-obituary?pid=186716897&view=guestbook Gregory G. Antonacci]
- Kenneth N. Beers, 87, American flight surgeon (NASA).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dayton/name/kenneth-beers-obituary?id=15248064 Kenneth Beers]
- Santanu Bhowmik, 28, Indian journalist, murdered.[https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/tripura-journalist-shantanu-bhowmik-hacked-to-death-while-covering-ipft-agitatio/301985 Tripura Journalist Santanu Bhowmik 'Hacked To Death' While Covering IPFT Agitation]
- Ken Dean, 90, English rugby league footballer (Halifax).{{Cite web |url=https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/50251/obituary---ken-dean |title=Obituary - Ken Dean |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=June 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627144235/https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/50251/obituary---ken-dean |url-status=dead }}
- William J. Ely, 105, American army officer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-pn-west-point-oldest-graduate-20170921-story.html |title=West Point's oldest graduate dies at 105 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922032803/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-pn-west-point-oldest-graduate-20170921-story.html |url-status=dead }}
- Richard Gendall, 93, British linguist and teacher.{{Cite web |url=http://news.bitesizecornish.co.uk/mernans-richard-gendall-death-of-richard-gendall/ |title=Death of Richard Gendall |access-date=November 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112132151/http://news.bitesizecornish.co.uk/mernans-richard-gendall-death-of-richard-gendall/ |archive-date=November 12, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- GK, 60, Indian art director (Avvai Shanmughi, Arunachalam, Chandramukhi)[https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/veteran-art-director-gk-passes-away-4854071/ Veteran art director GK passes away], The Indian Express.
- Mickey Harrington, 82, American baseball player (Philadelphia Phillies).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hattiesburgamerican/obituary.aspx?n=charles-michael-harrington-micky&pid=186725718&fhid=17526 Charles Michael "Micky" Harrington]
- Garry Hill, 70, American baseball player (Atlanta Braves).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charlotte/obituary.aspx?n=garry-alton-hill&pid=186715724&fhid=4561 Garry Alton Hill (1946 - 2017)]
- Jimmy Magee, 82, Irish sports broadcaster (RTÉ).[http://www.thejournal.ie/magee-death-3606345-Sep2017/ Legendary sports broadcaster Jimmy Magee dies aged 82]
- Denny Marcin, 75, American football coach (New York Giants, New York Jets), heart attack.[https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/tara-sullivan/2017/09/21/sullivan-denny-marcin-former-giants-jets-assistant-coach-passes-away/688351001/ Denny Marcin, former Giants/Jets assistant coach, passes away]
- Ene Mihkelson, 72, Estonian poet and novelist (Ahasveeruse uni).[http://www.ohtuleht.ee/829234/suri-kirjanik-ene-mihkelson Suri kirjanik Ene Mihkelson] {{in lang|et}}
- Ed Phillips, 73, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox), cancer.[http://www.pressherald.com/2017/09/21/former-deering-high-star-and-red-sox-pitcher-ed-phillips-dies-at-73/ Former Deering High star and Red Sox pitcher Ed Phillips dies at 73]
- Lillian Ross, 99, American journalist (The New Yorker) and author, stroke.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/20/business/media/lillian-ross-dead-new-yorker-reporter-who-wrote-memoir-of-love-affair.html Lillian Ross, Acclaimed Reporter for The New Yorker, Dies at 99]
- Oskar Schulz, 93, Austrian Olympic cross country skier (1952, 1956), mineralogist and petrologist.[http://traueranzeigen.tt.com/traueranzeige/3072095-oskar-schulz.html Oskar Schulz] {{in lang|de}}
- Shakila, 82, Indian actress (Aar Paar, C.I.D., Alibaba Aur 40 Chor), heart attack.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-actress-shakila-passes-away-4853953/ Bollywood actress Shakila passes away]
- Arne Solli, 79, Norwegian military officer, Chief of Defence (1994–1999).[https://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/i/O4vGw/Nekrolog-Arne-Solli Nekrolog: Arne Solli] {{in lang|no}}
- Sir Teddy Taylor, 80, British politician, MP for Glasgow Cathcart (1964–1979) and Rochford and Southend East (1980–2005).[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/sir-teddy-taylor-former-tory-eurosceptic-dies-aged-80-a3640356.html Sir Teddy Taylor: Former Tory Eurosceptic dies aged 80]
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- Edward Allington, 66, British sculptor.[http://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/news/slade-news-publication/edward-allington Edward Allington 24 June 1951 - 21 September 2017]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- David Beatson, 72–73, New Zealand broadcaster.[http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1709/S00421/broadcaster-journalist-david-beatson-dies.htm Broadcaster & journalist David Beatson dies]
- Liliane Bettencourt, 94, French cosmetics businesswoman (L'Oréal) and socialite, world's richest woman (since 2015).[http://www.ledauphine.com/france-monde/2017/09/21/liliane-bettencourt-femme-la-plus-riche-du-monde-est-morte Liliane Bettencourt, femme la plus riche du monde, s’est éteinte] {{in lang|fr}}
- Johnny Burke, 77, Canadian country singer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/johnny-burke-country-music-canadian-1.4304881 Canada's 'hidden gem' of country music, Johnny Burke, dies]
- Vera Burt, 90, New Zealand cricketer (national team) and field hockey player (national team), coach and administrator.{{Cite web |url=http://nzcricketmuseum.co.nz/vera-burt/ |title=Obituary: Vera Burt |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421143026/http://nzcricketmuseum.co.nz/vera-burt/ |url-status=dead }}
*Juan Nicolás Callejas Arroyo, 73, Mexican politician, Deputy for Veracruz (1982–1985, 2000–2003, 2009–2012).[http://www.noreste.net/noticia/fallece-el-profesor-juan-nicolas-callejas/ ¡Hasta siempre Juan Nicolás¡] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002110029/http://www.noreste.net/noticia/fallece-el-profesor-juan-nicolas-callejas/ |date=October 2, 2017 }} {{in lang|es}}
- Michael Colborne, 83, British Royal Navy officer and private secretary.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/04/michael-colborne-loyal-aide-prince-charles-obituary/ Michael Colborne, loyal aide to Prince Charles – obituary]
- Warren Druetzler, 88, American Olympic athlete (1952).{{Cite web |url=http://statenews.com/article/2017/09/druetzley-passes-away-at-88 |title=Former Olympian Warren Druetzler passes away At 88 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927113550/http://statenews.com/article/2017/09/druetzley-passes-away-at-88 |archive-date=September 27, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Jerry Hefner, 68, American politician.[https://www.mallettfuneralhome.com/obituary/4977097 Jerry Wayne Hefner]
- Larry J. McKinney, 73, American federal judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (1987–2009).{{Cite web |url=http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/indiana/20170921/senior-federal-judge-larry-mckinney-dies-at-age-73 |title=Senior federal judge Larry McKinney dies at age 73 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=September 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922002325/http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/indiana/20170921/senior-federal-judge-larry-mckinney-dies-at-age-73 |url-status=dead }}
- Maurice Nivat, 79, French computer scientist, co-father of theoretical computer science.[http://smf.emath.fr/content/d%C3%A9c%C3%A8s-de-maurice-nivat Décès de Maurice Nivat] {{in lang|fr}}
- Evelyn Scott, 81, Australian Indigenous social activist, Chairwoman of the National Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.[http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/09/21/indigenous-activist-evelyn-scott-dies Indigenous activist Evelyn Scott dies]
- William G. Stewart, 84, British game show host (Fifteen to One) and television producer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-41353273 William G Stewart, 15 to 1 host, dies aged 84]
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- Mohammed Mahdi Akef, 89, Egyptian religious and political leader, head of the Muslim Brotherhood (2004–2010), cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.enca.com/life/former-egypt-brotherhood-leader-akef-dies-aged-89 |title=Former Egypt Brotherhood leader Akef dies aged 89 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=December 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226053233/https://www.enca.com/life/former-egypt-brotherhood-leader-akef-dies-aged-89 |url-status=dead }}
- Tim Anderson, 91, British pole vaulter.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/68840 Tim Anderson]
- Mike Bright, 79, American Olympic volleyball player (1964).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186776996 Mike Bright]
- Mike Carr, 79, English keyboard player.{{Cite web |url=http://www.londonjazznews.com/2017/09/tribute-mike-carr-1937-2017-by-wally.html |title=TRIBUTE: Mike Carr (1937-2017) by Wally Houser |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=October 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015203446/http://www.londonjazznews.com/2017/09/tribute-mike-carr-1937-2017-by-wally.html |url-status=dead }}
- Thelma Chalifoux, 88, Canadian Métis teacher and politician, Senator (1997–2004).[https://globalnews.ca/news/3766267/thelma-chalifoux-canadas-first-indigenous-woman-to-be-appointed-to-senate-dies-at-88/ Thelma Chalifoux, Canada’s first Indigenous woman to be appointed to Senate, dies at 88]
- Norman C. Deno, 96, American chemist.[https://nargs.org/news/2017-09-24/norman-c-deno-obituary Norman C. Deno Obituary]
- Dunc Fisher, 90, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers, Hershey Bears, Boston Bruins).{{Cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?n=duncan-robert-fisher&pid=186755158&fhid=5680 |title=Duncan Robert Fisher |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925180917/http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/leaderpost/obituary.aspx?n=duncan-robert-fisher&pid=186755158&fhid=5680 |archive-date=September 25, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Gérard Haché, 92, Canadian politician, New Brunswick MLA (1967–1970).[https://www.acadienouvelle.com/actualites/2017/09/24/deces-de-lancien-depute-gerard-hache Décès de l'ancien député Gérard Haché] {{in lang|fr}}
- Vagn Hedeager, 78, footballer [https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/vagn-hedeager/]
- Paavo Lonkila, 94, Finnish cross-country skier, Olympic champion (1952).[https://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2017/09/23/os-guldmedaljoren-paavo-lonkila-dod OS-guldmedaljören Paavo Lonkila död] {{in lang|sv}}
- Bill Michie, 81, British politician, MP for Sheffield Heeley (1983–2001), chest infection.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/a-man-of-great-integrity-tributes-paid-to-long-serving-sheffield-mp-bill-michie-1-8768511 |title='A man of great integrity' - tributes paid to long-serving Sheffield MP Bill Michie |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923093920/http://www.thestar.co.uk/our-towns-and-cities/sheffield/a-man-of-great-integrity-tributes-paid-to-long-serving-sheffield-mp-bill-michie-1-8768511 |archive-date=September 23, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Shmuel Moreh, 84, Iraqi-born Israeli writer and Arabic professor (Hebrew University of Jerusalem).[http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/shmuel-moreh-guardian-of-iraqs-jewish-memory-dies/ Shmuel Moreh, guardian of Iraq’s Jewish memory, dies]
- Harold Pendleton, 93, British music executive and club owner (Marquee Club).[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/harold-pendleton-mqc2lc6d2 Harold Pendleton]
- Rick Shaw, 78, American radio disc jockey (WQAM, WAXY, WMXJ).[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article174959401.html Radio personality Rick Shaw who brought the Beatles sound to South Florida has died]
- Elizete da Silva, 46, Brazilian heptathlete, South American champion (2001, 2005, 2006), traffic collision.[https://globoesporte.globo.com/pr/noticia/ex-atleta-elizete-gomes-da-silva-morre-em-acidente-de-carro-no-parana.ghtml Ex-atleta Elizete Gomes da Silva morre em acidente de carro no Paraná] {{in lang|pt}}
- Börje Vestlund, 57, Swedish politician, MP (since 2002).[http://www.expressen.se/nyheter/socialdemokraten-borje-vestlund-ar-dod/ Socialdemokraten Börje Vestlund är död] {{in lang|sv}}
- Sima Wali, 66, Afghan human rights advocate.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/sima-wali-exiled-champion-of-afghan-women-dies-at-66/2017/10/12/a24e2b20-af58-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html Sima Wali, exiled champion of Afghan women, dies at 66]
- John Worsdale, 68, English footballer (Stoke City, Lincoln City).[http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ex-stoke-city-winger-passes-518758 Ex Stoke City winger passes away aged 68]
- Daniel Yankelovich, 92, American social scientist, kidney failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/business/daniel-yankelovich-master-of-public-opinion-research-dies-at-92.html Daniel Yankelovich, Master of Public Opinion Research, Dies at 92]
- Stan Zajdel, 90, American football player and coach.[https://obittree.com/obituary/us/new-york/smithtown/branch-funeral-home/stanley-zajdel/3168436/ Stanley Zajdel April 17, 1927 - September 22, 2017]
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- Valery Asapov, 51, Russian army general, blast injury.[http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2017/09/24/Russian-general-killed-fighting-ISIS-in-east-Syria.html Russian general killed fighting ISIS in east Syria]
- Charles Bradley, 68, American singer ("Changes"), stomach cancer.[https://pitchfork.com/news/charles-bradley-dead-at-68/ Charles Bradley Dead at 68]
- Loreto Carbonell, 84, Filipino Olympic basketball player (1956), cardiac arrest.[https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/183223-loreto-carbonell-hoops-dies PH hoops legend Loreto Carbonell dies at age 84]
- Dorothy Eck, 93, American politician, member of the Montana Senate (1980–2000).[http://www.theeagle.com/news/nation/dorothy-eck-who-helped-write-montana-s-constitution-dies/article_f9d92015-1f71-551b-8622-dd711c16cd1e.html Dorothy Eck, who helped write Montana's Constitution, dies]{{Dead link|date=April 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Seth Firkins, 36, American audio engineer (Future, Jay-Z, Young Thug).[http://www.complex.com/music/2017/09/longtime-future-engineer-seth-firkins-dead-at-36 Longtime Future Engineer Seth Firkins Dead at 36]
- Edward Garden, 87, British musicologist and academic.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/edward-garden-obituary?id=46548005 Edward James Clarke "Teddy" Garden]
- Caesar Giovannini, 92, American composer and pianist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=caesar-giovannini&pid=186752894&fhid=6139 Caesar Giovannini]
- Ichirō Inaba, 81, Japanese historian, subdural hematoma.[https://www.shikoku-np.co.jp/bl/news/national/okuyami-detail.aspx?kid=20170927000239 稲葉一郎氏死去/関西学院大名誉教授] {{in lang|ja}}
- Harvey Jacobs, 87, American author.[http://locusmag.com/2017/09/harvey-jacobs-1930-2017/ Harvey Jacobs (1930-2017)]
- Simon J. Kistemaker, 87, American theologian.[http://byfaithonline.com/simon-kistemaker-1930-2017/ Simon Kistemaker: 1930 – 2017]
- Aline Nistad, 63, Norwegian trombonist, cancer.[https://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/i/G4vax/Nekrolog-Aline-Nistad Nekrolog: Aline Nistad] {{in lang|no}}
- Charles Osborne, 89, Australian-born British music writer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/13/charles-osborne-actor-poet-critic-biographer-obituary/ Charles Osborne, actor, poet, critic and biographer – obituary]
- Elizabeth D. Phillips, 72, American educator and academic administrator, Provost of the University of Florida (1996–1999).[http://news.ufl.edu/articles/2017/09/former-uf-provost-betty-capaldi-phillips-dies.php Former UF provost Betty Capaldi Phillips dies]
- Samuel H. Young, 94, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th congressional district (1973–1975).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/samuel-young-obituary?pid=1000000186757308 Samuel Hollingsworth Young]
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- María Julia Alsogaray, 74, Argentine politician, MP for City of Buenos Aires (1985–1991) and Secretary of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (1991–1999), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.pagina12.com.ar/65040-simbolo-de-frivolidad-y-sobresueldos Símbolo de frivolidad y sobresueldos] {{in lang|es}}
- Washington Benavides, 87, Uruguayan poet, professor and musician.[http://www.elobservador.com.uy/murio-el-poeta-washington-benavides-n1123572 Murió el poeta Washington Benavides] {{in lang|es}}
- Barbara Blaine, 61, American founder of SNAP, heart disease.[http://www.13abc.com/content/news/Barbara-Blaine-founder-of-abuse-victims-group-SNAP-dies-447646123.html Barbara Blaine, founder of abuse victims group SNAP, dies]
- Tharald Brøvig Jr., 75, Norwegian shipowner.[http://www.nettavisen.no/na24/skipsreder-tharald-brvig-er-dd/3423376364.html Skipsreder Tharald Brøvig er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Gisèle Casadesus, 103, French actress (My Afternoons with Margueritte).[http://www.rtl.fr/culture/cine-series-jeux-video/gisele-casadesus-doyenne-des-actrices-francaises-est-decedee-a-103-ans-7790219674 Gisèle Casadesus, doyenne des actrices françaises, est décédée à 103 ans] {{in lang|fr}}
- Al Cannava, 93, American football player (Green Bay Packers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=anthony-l-cannava-al&pid=186838561&fhid=4333 ANTHONY L. "AL" CANNAVA]
- E.G.D. Cohen, 94, Dutch-American physicist.[https://www.rockefeller.edu/news/20705-statistical-physicist-rockefeller-professor-emeritus-e-g-d-eddie-cohen-dies-94/ Statistical physicist and Rockefeller Professor Emeritus E.G.D. “Eddie” Cohen dies at 94]
- Fiorenzo Crippa, 91, Italian cyclist.[http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=1772 Fiorenzo Crippa]
- Norman Dyhrenfurth, 99, Swiss-American mountaineer and filmmaker.[https://www.faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/menschen/bergsteiger-norman-dyhrenfurth-stirbt-im-alter-von-99-jahren-15219418.html Bergsteiger Norman Dyhrenfurth gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Greta Fryxell, 90, American marine scientist.[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0269249X.2017.1419988 Obituary – Greta A. Fryxell]
- Jack Good, 86, British producer.[http://www.hollywood.com/general/six-five-special-producer-jack-good-dies-60697431/ Six-Five Special producer Jack Good dies]
- Albert Innaurato, 70, American playwright.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/27/theater/albert-innaurato-dead-playwright-who-had-hits-on-broadway-in-70s.html Albert Innaurato, Playwright Who Lit Up Broadway in ’70s, Dies at 70]
- Kito Lorenc, 79, German writer, stroke.[https://www.sz-online.de/nachrichten/kultur/wie-die-welt-nach-wuischke-kam-3781861.html Wie die Welt nach Wuischke kam] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926143429/https://www.sz-online.de/nachrichten/kultur/wie-die-welt-nach-wuischke-kam-3781861.html |date=September 26, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Orville Lynn Majors, 56, American serial killer, heart failure.[http://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/murderer-orville-lynn-majors-dies/818268006 Murderer Orville Lynn Majors Dies]
- Manuel da Silva Martins, 90, Portuguese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Setúbal (1975–1998).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bsilmar.html Bishop Manuel da Silva Martins]
- Joseph M. McDade, 85, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district (1963–1999).[http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/former-congressman-joseph-mcdade-dies-1.2247183 Former congressman Joseph McDade dies]
- Robert J. McFarlin, 87, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1967–1970; 1973–1974).[http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/218410/ Robert John McFarlin, Sr.]
- Kit Reed, 85, American science fiction and mystery writer, brain tumor.[http://www.sfwa.org/2017/09/memoriam-kit-reed/ In Memoriam: Kit Reed]
- Carlos Vidal Layseca, 85, Peruvian doctor, Minister of Health (1990–1991) and Rector of Cayetano Heredia University (1994–1999).[http://conexionvida.net.pe/2017/09/26/fallece-3/ Fallece ex Minsitro de Salud Carlos Vidal Layseca] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928005324/http://conexionvida.net.pe/2017/09/26/fallece-3/ |date=September 28, 2017 }} {{in lang|es}}
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- Junichi Arai, 85, Japanese textile artist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/13/obituaries/junichi-arai-overlooked.html Overlooked No More: Junichi Arai, Innovative Textile Designer]
- Joe Bailon, 94, American car customizer, creator of candy apple red color.[https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/09/27/joe-bailon-inventor-of-candy-apple-red-and-other-paints-dies-aged-94/ Joe Bailon, inventor of “candy apple red” and other paints, dies aged 94]
- M. Cherif Bassiouni, 79, Egyptian lawyer and human rights activist, multiple myeloma.[http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/law_prof_who_championed_human_rights_dies_at_the_age_of_79 Bassiouni, former law prof who championed human rights, dies at 79]
- Richard Beckler, 77, American attorney.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=186815656 Richard "Dick" Beckler]
- Barbara Bell, 95, American astronomer.[https://baas.aas.org/pub/barbara-bell-1922-2017/release/1 Barbara Bell (1922–2017)]
- Tony Booth, 85, British actor (Till Death Us Do Part, Coronation Street, The Contender).[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41400441 Tony Booth: Till Death Us Do Part actor dies at 85]
- Nora Marks Dauenhauer, 90, American Tlingit author, poet, and scholar.[http://juneauempire.com/local/news/2017-09-25/native-scholar-writer-laureate-nora-dauenhauer-dies-90 Native scholar, writer laureate Nora Dauenhauer dies at 90]
- Liz Dawn, 77, British actress (Coronation Street, Crown Court, The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club), emphysema.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41397413 Liz Dawn: Coronation Street's Vera Duckworth dies at 77]
*Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, 37, Egyptian woman, world's heaviest, kidney failure and intestinal shock.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-41384050 Former 'heaviest woman' Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty dies]
- Helga Grebing, 87, German historian.[https://www.willy-brandt.de/die-stiftung/aktuelles/meldung/article/zum-tod-von-helga-grebing/ Zum Tod von Helga Grebing] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926190746/https://www.willy-brandt.de/die-stiftung/aktuelles/meldung/article/zum-tod-von-helga-grebing/ |date=September 26, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Anatoly Gromyko, 85, Russian scientist and diplomat.[https://www.inafran.ru/node/1466 Некролог Анатолий Андреевич Громыко (15.04.1932 – 25.09.2017)] {{in lang|ru}}
- Mathew Hu Xiande, 83, Chinese clandestine Roman Catholic prelate, Coadjutor Bishop (2000–2004) and Bishop of Ningbo (since 2004).[http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Msgr.-Mathew-Hu-Xiande,-bishop-of-Ningbo,-has-died-41869.html Msgr. Mathew Hu Xiande, bishop of Ningbo, has died]
- Aneurin Jones, 87, Welsh painter.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-41391914 Rural scenic artist Aneurin Jones, 87, dies]
- Homer Kandaras, 88, American politician, member of the South Dakota Senate (1971–1976).[https://www.kirkfuneralhome.com/obituary/5886087 Homer Michael Kandaras]
- Bobby Knutt, 71, British actor and comedian (Coronation Street, Benidorm, Emmerdale), heart attack.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-41387455 Bobby Knutt: Benidorm and Emmerdale actor dies on holiday]
- Peter Lewis, 75, Australian politician, Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly (2002–2005).[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-28/former-sa-mp-peter-lewis-has-died/8996744 Peter Lewis, former SA MP and parliamentary speaker, dies aged 75]
- David Mainse, 81, Canadian televangelist.[http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/reverend-david-mainse-founder-of-crossroads100-huntley-street-dies-at-81-647709513.html Reverend David Mainse, Founder of Crossroads/100 Huntley Street, dies at 81]
- Leonard Mashako Mamba, 66, Congolese politician, Minister of Public Health (1997–2001) and Minister of Higher Education and Universities (2008–2012).[https://actualite.cd/2017/09/25/rdc-lancien-ministre-mashako-mamba-decede/ RDC : L'ancien ministre, Mashako Mamba est décédé] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925181142/https://actualite.cd/2017/09/25/rdc-lancien-ministre-mashako-mamba-decede/|date=September 25, 2017}} {{in lang|fr}}
- Joseph M'Bouroukounda, 79, Gabonese Olympic boxer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/3350 Joe M'Bouroukounda]
- Tom Miller, 70, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Islanders), cancer.[http://www.lifenews.ca/announcement/7579300-miller-thomas-william Thomas William Miller]
- Grant H. Palmer, 77, American educator and writer (An Insider's View of Mormon Origins), cancer.[http://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/09/28/grant-palmer-who-wrote-a-landmark-insiders-critique-of-mormonisms-beginnings-dies-at-77/ Grant Palmer, who wrote a landmark insider’s critique of Mormonism’s beginnings, dies at 77]
- Clarence Purfeerst, 90, American politician, member of the Minnesota Senate (1971–1991).[http://kdhlradio.com/colorful-former-faribault-state-senator-passes-away/ Colorful Former Faribault State Senator Passes Away]
- Tim Quill, 54, American actor (Hamburger Hill, Argo, JAG), cancer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary.aspx?n=timothy-joseph-quill&pid=186773698 Timothy Joseph Quill]
- Folke Rabe, 81, Swedish composer.[http://crackmagazine.net/2017/09/swedish-composer-folke-rabe-dies-aged-81/ Swedish composer Folke Rabe dies aged 81]
- Charles Roff, 65, Scottish photographer.[http://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/remembering-charles-roff-world-famous-621857 Remembering Charles Roff, world famous photographer PZ Gallery owner and bon viveur, who's died aged 65]
- Arun Sadhu, 76, Indian writer (Sinhasan), cardiomyopathy.[http://www.livemint.com/Politics/4XxN0guDhPny9m9u1wMLnN/Arun-Sadhu-political-novelist-and-journalist-dies-in-Mumba.html Arun Sadhu, political novelist and journalist, dies in Mumbai]
- Joe Schaffer, 79, American football player (Buffalo Bills), progressive aphasia.[http://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2017/09/29/joe-schaffer-captain-tennessee-vols-1959-dies-79/716491001/ Joe Schaffer, captain of Tennessee Vols in 1959, dies at 79]
- Freddy Shepherd, 76, English businessman, Chairman of Newcastle United (1997–2007).[https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/freddy-shepherd-dies-aged-76/109392 Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd dies at 76]
- Joseph W. Schmitt, 101, American spacesuit technician.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/joseph-w-schmitt-spacesuit-technician-who-made-astronauts-shine-dies-at-101/2017/10/14/910bb956-b032-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html Joseph W. Schmitt, spacesuit technician who made astronauts shine, dies at 101]
- Yoshitomo Tokugawa, 67, Japanese writer, head of the Tokugawa Yoshinobu-ke (since 1993).[http://ibarakinews.jp/news/newsdetail.php?f_jun=15063497571525 徳川慶朝さん死去 67歳 写真家、将軍慶喜のひ孫] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926101343/http://ibarakinews.jp/news/newsdetail.php?f_jun=15063497571525 |date=September 26, 2017 }} {{in lang|ja}}
- Jan Tříska, 80, Czech actor (Andersonville, 2010, The People vs. Larry Flynt), fall.[http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/czech-actor-jan-triska-dies-after-charles-bridge-fall Czech actor Jan Tříska dies after Charles Bridge fall]
- Jim Walrod, 56, American interior design consultant.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/06/obituaries/jim-walrod-sought-after-guide-to-worlds-of-design-dies-at-56.html Jim Walrod, Sought-After Guide to Worlds of Design, Dies at 56]
- Elaine Hoffman Watts, 85, American drummer.[http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/elaine-hoffman-watts-85-noted-percussionist-who-performed-distinctive-19th-century-klezmer-folk-music-20170927.html Elaine Hoffman Watts, 85, who performed klezmer folk music]
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- Mehmet Aksoy, 32, British filmmaker, shot.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41411567 British film-maker killed by IS fighters in Syria]
- Anthony Allom, 78, English cricketer (Surrey).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?pid=186804971 Anthony Thomas Carrick ALLOM]
- Samuel Amirtham, 85, Indian Anglican prelate and theologian, Bishop of South Kerala (1990–1997).[http://mattersindia.com/2017/09/bishop-samuel-amirtham-passes-away/ Bishop Samuel Amirtham passes away]
- Dominador Aytona, 99, Filipino politician, Senator (1965–1971).[http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/09/28/former-senator-aytona-passes-away-at-99/ Former senator Aytona passes away at 99]
- Mario Bedogni, 93, Italian Olympic ice hockey player (1948, 1956).[http://www.hockeytime.net/2017/09/26/scomparso-mario-bedogni/ Scomparso Mario Bedogni] {{in lang|it}}
- Ludmila Belousova, 81, Russian pair skater, Olympic champion (1964, 1968).[http://fsrussia.ru/news/3191-lyudmila-belousova-skonchalas-v-shvejtsarii-posle-prodolzhitelnoj-bolezni.html Людмила Белоусова скончалась в Швейцарии после продолжительной болезни] {{in lang|ru}}
- Richard Boucher, 85, French footballer (Toulouse).[http://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/fil-info/richard-boucher-est-decede-877976 Richard Boucher est décédé] {{in lang|fr}}
- Donnie Corker, 65, American transvestite entertainer.[http://wtvr.com/2017/09/26/richmond-cult-figure-donnie-dirt-woman-corker-dead-at-65/ Richmond cult figure Donnie “Dirt Woman” Corker dead at 65]
- Sir James Craig, 93, British diplomat, Ambassador to Syria (1976–1979) and Saudi Arabia (1979–1984).[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/217688/craig Craig]
- Robert Delpire, 91, French photographer, publisher and filmmaker.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/culture/2017/09/26/03004-20170926ARTFIG00203-robert-delpire-le-grand-editeur-d-art-est-mort.php Robert Delpire, le père de l'édition photographique] {{in lang|fr}}
- Barry Dennen, 79, American actor (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Shining, The Dark Crystal), complications from a fall.[https://deadline.com/2017/09/barry-dennen-obituary-jesus-christ-supertar-the-shining-1202174257/ Barry Dennen Dies: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’s Pilate And Barbra Streisand Mentor Was 79]
- Květa Fialová, 88, Czech actress (Lemonade Joe, Dinner for Adele, The Phantom of Morrisville).[http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/actress-kveta-fialova-passes-away-at-88 Actress Květa Fialová passes away at 88]
- Neville Furlong, 49, Irish rugby player (national team), cancer.[https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/former-irish-rugby-international-neville-furlong-dies-at-49-1.3234598 Former Irish rugby international Neville Furlong dies at 49]
- Günter Halm, 95, German World War II military officer.[http://trauer-ndz.de/traueranzeige/gunter-halm/51234998 Günter Halm : Traueranzeige] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007115924/http://trauer-ndz.de/traueranzeige/gunter-halm/51234998 |date=October 7, 2017 }} {{in lang|de}}
- Augustine Hoey, 101, English priest.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/08/monsignor-augustine-hoey-obituary/ Monsignor Augustine Hoey – obituary]
- Morton Kaplan, 96, American political scientist.{{Cite web |url=https://socialsciences.uchicago.edu/announcement/morton-kaplan-renowned-political-scientist-international-relations-scholar-1921%E2%80%932017 |title=Morton A. Kaplan, renowned political scientist, international relations scholar (1921–2017) |access-date=October 31, 2017 |archive-date=March 12, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190312073819/https://socialsciences.uchicago.edu/announcement/morton-kaplan-renowned-political-scientist-international-relations-scholar-1921%E2%80%932017 |url-status=dead }}
- Fred Ryecraft, 78, English footballer (Brentford F.C.).{{Cite web |url=https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2017/october/fred-ryecraft-rip/ |title=Condolences paid to Fred Ryecraft |access-date=November 11, 2017 |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017203051/https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2017/october/fred-ryecraft-rip/ |url-status=dead }}
- Sigmund Vangsnes, 91, Norwegian educationalist.[https://www.aftenposten.no/personalia/i/bR1Jd/Nekrolog-Sigmund-Vangsnes Nekrolog: Sigmund Vangsnes] {{in lang|no}}
- Rinse Zijlstra, 90, Dutch politician, MP (1967–1973), Mayor of Smallingerland (1975-1981), and Senator (1983–1995).[http://www.lc.nl/friesland/Oud-burgemeester-Rinse-Zijlstra-overleden-22532464.html Oud-burgemeester Rinse Zijlstra overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
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- Edmond Abelé, 92, French Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Monaco (1972–1980) and Digne (1980–1987).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/babele.html Bishop Edmond-Marie-Henri Abelé]
- K. R. Aravindakshan, 66, Indian politician.[https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/sep/28/cmp-leader-k-r-aravindakshan-passes-away-1663786.html CMP leader K R Aravindakshan passes away]
- Dwijen Bandyopadhyay, 68, Indian actor (Jaatishwar), heart attack.[https://www.thequint.com/news/india/bengali-actor-dwijen-bandyopadhyay-passes-away-in-kolkata Veteran Bengali Actor Dwijen Bandyopadhyay Passes Away, CM Grieves]
- Raymond Buckland, 83, English Wiccan writer.[http://wildhunt.org/2017/09/raymond-buckland-1934-2017.html Raymond Buckland (1934-2017)]
- CeDell Davis, 90, American blues musician.[http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/28/delta-blues-artist-cedell-davis-arkansas-dies-90/ Arkansas bluesman CeDell Davis dies at 90; 'We lost another legend,' record company says]
- Joy Fleming, 72, German singer (Eurovision Song Contest 1975).{{Cite web |url=https://www.escxtra.com/2017/09/28/joy-fleming-dies-aged-72/ |title=Joy Fleming dies aged 72 |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=June 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627144409/https://www.escxtra.com/2017/09/28/joy-fleming-dies-aged-72/ |url-status=dead }}
- Hans Gerschwiler, 96, Swiss figure skater, Olympic silver medalist (1948).[http://www.thepilot.com/obituaries/hans-gerschwiler/article_f343b46a-a787-11e7-9c3d-67e1fa4f4e2d.html Hans Gerschwiler]
- Sir Richard Greenbury, 81, British businessman, Chairman of Marks and Spencer (1988–1999).[https://www.thetimes.com/article/ex-m-s-boss-sir-richard-greenbury-dies-bwxrbn5q3 Ex-M&S boss Sir Richard Greenbury dies]
- Jim Harvey, 74, American football player (Oakland Raiders), complications from a fall.[https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/james-harvey-32960/obituary James Britton Harvey Jr.]
- Hiromi Hayakawa, 34, Japanese-born Mexican actress (El Chema) and singer (La Academia), liver hemorrhage during childbirth.[http://www.univision.com/entretenimiento/muere-la-cantante-y-actriz-mexicana-hiromi-hayakawa-y-tambien-su-bebe-julieta Muere Hiromi Hayakawa de 'La Academia' por complicaciones en el embarazo: también falleció la bebé ] {{in lang|es}}
- Hugh Hefner, 91, American magazine publisher (Playboy), businessman (Playboy Enterprises) and reality television personality (The Girls Next Door), cardiac arrest due to sepsis.[http://www.newsweek.com/what-did-hugh-hefner-die-playboy-owners-cause-death-revealed-cardiac-arrest-677189 What Did Hugh Hefner Die Of? 'Playboy' Owner's Cause of Death Revealed As Cardiac Arrest]
- Anne Jeffreys, 94, American actress (General Hospital, Topper, Dick Tracy).[https://deadline.com/2017/09/anne-jeffreys-obituary-general-hospital-topper-1202178623/ Anne Jeffreys Dies: ‘General Hospital’, ‘Topper’ Actress Was 94]
- Manuel Jiménez, 77, Spanish Olympic archer.[http://jesusdelperdon.com/recuerdo-de-la-hermandad-al-recientemente-fallecido-manuel-francisco-jimenez-taravilla/ Recuerdo de la Hermandad al Recientemente Fallecido Manuel Francisco Jiménez Taravilla – Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesus del Perdón y María Santísima de la Esperanza]
- Vann Johnson, 56, American singer, cancer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=186855099 Vann Johnson]
- Ruth Lomon, 87, Canadian composer.[https://ladailypost.com/obituary-ruth-lomon-nov-7-1930-sept-27-2017/ Obituary: Ruth Lomon Nov. 7, 1930 – Sept. 27, 2017]
- Red Miller, 89, American football coach (Denver Broncos), complications from a stroke.[http://www.9news.com/sports/red-miller-coach-of-broncos-orange-crush-teams-dies-from-stroke-complications/479004587 Red Miller, coach of Broncos' Orange Crush teams, dies from stroke complications]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Stanley M. Rumbough Jr., 97, American businessman (Colgate-Palmolive).{{Cite web |url=http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/local-obituaries/colgate-palmolive-heir-stanley-rumbough-dies-palm-beach/l4SEy9KnGeJ5KDYtMZRqDI/ |title=Colgate-Palmolive heir Stanley Rumbough dies in Palm Beach |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=October 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003071213/http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/local-obituaries/colgate-palmolive-heir-stanley-rumbough-dies-palm-beach/l4SEy9KnGeJ5KDYtMZRqDI/ |url-status=dead }}
- Zuzana Růžičková, 90, Czech harpsichordist, cancer.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/sep/28/harpsichordist-zuzana-ruzickova-who-survived-three-nazi-camps-dies-at-90 Harpsichordist Zuzana Ruzickova, who survived three Nazi camps, dies at 90]
- Antonio Spallino, 92, Italian fencer and politician, Olympic champion (1956) and Mayor of Como (1970–1985).[http://www.espansionetv.it/gate/2017/09/28/lutto-a-como-addio-allex-sindaco-antonio-spallino/ Lutto a Como: addio all'ex sindaco Antonio Spallino] {{in lang|it}}
- Alfred Stepan, 81, American political scientist.{{Cite web |url=https://sipa.columbia.edu/news/memory-professor-and-former-sipa-dean-alfred-c-stepan-1 |title=In Memory of Professor and Former SIPA Dean Alfred C. Stepan |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=December 25, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225051039/https://sipa.columbia.edu/news/memory-professor-and-former-sipa-dean-alfred-c-stepan-1 |url-status=dead }}
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- Aleksey Arifullin, 46, Russian footballer (Lokomotiv Moscow).[http://www.fclm.ru/ru/publications/news/16429 Умер Алексей Арифуллин] {{in lang|ru}}
- Jerry Balmuth, 93, American philosopher.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?pid=186821402 Jerome Balmuth]
- Chyung Jinkyu, 77, South Korean writer.[http://www.munhwa.com/news/view.html?no=2017092901073639179001 정진규 前 시인협회장 별세] {{in lang|ko}}
- Makhan Lal Fotedar, 85, Indian politician.[http://www.india.com/news/india/senior-congress-leader-makhan-lal-fotedar-dies-2503361/ Indira Gandhi's close aide ML Fotedar Dies]
- Balys Gajauskas, 91, Lithuanian politician and prisoner of conscience, member of the Seimas (1990–1992).[http://suduvis.lt/2017/09/28/mire-vilkaviskio-krasto-kiles-lietuvos-nepriklausomybes-akto-signataras-balys-gajauskas/ Mirė iš Vilkaviškio krašto kilęs Lietuvos Nepriklausomybės Akto signataras Balys Gajauskas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929200143/http://suduvis.lt/2017/09/28/mire-vilkaviskio-krasto-kiles-lietuvos-nepriklausomybes-akto-signataras-balys-gajauskas/ |date=September 29, 2017 }} {{in lang|lt}}
- Norman N. Holland, 90, American literary critic.[https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2017/10/06/uf-scholar-literary-critic-norman-holland-dies-at-90/18475647007/ UF scholar, literary critic dies at 90]
- Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi, 90, Spanish film director and producer (That Man in Istanbul, The Summertime Killer, They Came to Rob Las Vegas).[http://www.elmundo.es/cultura/cine/2017/09/28/59cccd76ca474112248b460d.html Muere Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi, el primer cineasta 'global' de España] {{in lang|es}}
- Lee Hsin, 64, Taiwanese politician, member of the National Assembly (1996–1998) and the Taipei City Council (since 1998), suicide by jumping.[http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/society/breakingnews/2206808 台北市議員李新清晨驚傳墜樓身亡 警勘查中] {{in lang|zh}}
- Marietta Marich, 87, American radio personality and actress (Rushmore, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre).[https://obittree.com/obituary/us/texas/houston/integrity-funeral-care/marietta-marich/3182900/ Marietta Marich]
- Donald Mitchell, 92, British musicologist.[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/oct/02/donald-mitchell-obituary Donald Mitchell obituary]
- Steven Marshall, 60, British chief executive (Railtrack).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/10/steve-marshall-chief-executive-railtrack-obituary/ Steve Marshall, chief executive of Railtrack – obituary]
- Vann Molyvann, 90, Cambodian architect (Chaktomuk Conference Hall, Independence Monument, Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium).[http://m.phnompenhpost.com/national/breaking-architect-vann-molyvann-dies-siem-reap-90 Breaking: Architect Vann Molyvann dies in Siem Reap at 90]
- Daniel Pe'er, 74, Israeli television host, complications from a stroke.[http://esctoday.com/150254/israel-eurovision-1979-host-daniel-peer-passes-away/ Israel: Eurovision 1979 host Daniel Pe’er passes away]
- Željko Perušić, 81, Croatian football player and manager.[https://www.vecernji.hr/sport/preminuo-zlatni-nogometni-olimpijac-zeljko-perusic-1197737 Preminuo zlatni nogometni olimpijac Željko Perušić] {{in lang|hr}}
- Jürgen Roth, 71, German journalist.{{Cite web |url=https://sofiaglobe.com/2017/09/29/jurgen-roth-dies/ |title=Jürgen Roth dies |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929231746/https://sofiaglobe.com/2017/09/29/jurgen-roth-dies/ |archive-date=September 29, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
- Andreas Schmidt, 53, German actor (Summer in Berlin, The Counterfeiters) and director, cancer.[http://www.focus.de/kultur/kino_tv/im-alter-von-53-jahren-schauspieler-andreas-schmidt-gestorben_id_7655048.html Schauspieler Andreas Schmidt mit 53 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Spikeld, 23–24, Norwegian racehorse, euthanized.[http://tgn.no/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=16800&Itemid=259 Spikeld er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Alan Thompson, 54, British broadcaster (BBC Radio Wales).[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-41434703 BBC Radio Wales presenter Alan Thompson dies]
- Benjamin Whitrow, 80, British actor (Pride and Prejudice, Chicken Run, Quadrophenia), brain hemorrhage[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/sep/29/benjamin-whitrow-obituary Benjamin Whitrow obituary]
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- Abu Tahsin al-Salhi, 63, Iraqi sniper, shot.[https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqs-sheikh-sniper-who-fought-idf-in-73-killed-in-battle-against-is/ Iraq’s ‘sheikh sniper,’ who fought IDF in ’73, killed in battle]
- Tom Alter, 67, Indian actor, skin cancer.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tom-alter-padma-shri-actor-and-writer-dies-aged-67/articleshow/60889109.cms Tom Alter, Padma Shri actor and writer, dies aged 67]
- Joep Baartmans-van den Boogaart, 77, Dutch politician.[https://www.bd.nl/s-hertogenbosch/oud-gedeputeerde-joep-baartmans-overleden~a87e5ae3/ Oud-gedeputeerde Joep Baartmans overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
- Keith Bush, 87, British army officer and intelligence analyst.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/10/25/keith-bush-russia-watcher-obituary/ Keith Bush, Russia watcher – obituary]
- Lorenz Funk, 70, German ice hockey player and manager (EC Bad Tölz, BSC Preussen), Olympic bronze medalist (1976), cancer.[http://www.spiegel.de/sport/sonst/lorenz-funk-eishockey-legende-erliegt-seine-krebsleiden-a-1170660.html Lorenz Funk ist gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
- Merle Gold, 96, American astrophysicist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theithacajournal/name/merle-gold-obituary?id=16886170 Merle Eleanor Gold]
- Tim Hackworth, 84, British army officer.{{Cite web |url=https://www.wcit.org.uk/networks/154/news.html?id=3543 |title=Report on the Funeral of Brigadier Tim Hackworth OBE PhD |access-date=January 6, 2018 |archive-date=November 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181119132636/https://www.wcit.org.uk/networks/154/news.html?id=3543 |url-status=dead }}
- Rolf Herings, 77, German Olympic javelin thrower (1964, 1968) and football coach (1. FC Köln).[https://fc.de/fc-info/news/detailseite/details/fc-trauert-um-rolf-herings FC trauert um Rolf Herings] {{in lang|de}}
- Wopo Holup, 80, American artist.[https://www.denverpost.com/2017/10/30/wopo-holup-artist-dies/ “Wopo” Holup, artist and public art champion, dies at 80]
- Annette Johnson, 89, New Zealand Olympic alpine skier.[https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/annette-adams-obituary?id=40525571&referrer=3329 Annette Acton Adams]
- Tore Lindbekk, 84, Norwegian sociologist and politician.[https://www.minervanett.no/tore-lindbekk-1933-2017/ Tore Lindbekk 1933–2017] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005000403/https://www.minervanett.no/tore-lindbekk-1933-2017/ |date=October 5, 2017 }} {{in lang|no}}
- Philippe Médard, 58, French handball player, Olympic bronze medalist (1992).[https://www.lequipe.fr/Handball/Actualites/Philippe-medard-l-ancien-gardien-de-but-de-l-equipe-de-france-est-decede/838672 Philippe Médard, l'ancien gardien de but de l'équipe de France, est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
- Wiesław Michnikowski, 95, Polish actor.[http://www.polskieradio.pl/9/1278/Artykul/1869807,Wieslaw-Michnikowski-nie-zyje-Mial-95-lat Wiesław Michnikowski nie żyje. Miał 95 lat] {{in lang|pl}}
- Anthony Leopold Raymond Peiris, 85, Sri Lankan Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Kurunegala (1987–2009).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bpeir.html Bishop Anthony Leopold Raymond Peiris]
- Oliver Press, 65, American cancer researcher and physician.{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2017 |first1=Ronald|last1= Piana|title=Leading Lymphoma Clinician, Researcher, and Mentor, Oliver 'Ollie' Press, MD, PhD, Dies at 65 |url=https://ascopost.com/issues/october-25-2017/leading-lymphoma-clinician-researcher-and-mentor-oliver-ollie-press-md-phd-dies-at-65/ |access-date=2024-02-24 |website= The ASCO Post}}
- Magdalena Ribbing, 77, Swedish etiquette expert, writer and journalist, complications from a fall.[http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/xKp4B/magdalena-ribbing-ar-dod Magdalena Ribbing är död] {{in lang|sv}}
- Ryūji Saikachi, 89, Japanese voice actor (Castle in the Sky, Dragon Ball Z, Anne of Green Gables), heart failure.[https://comicbook.com/anime/2017/10/02/dragon-ball-z-voice-actor-ryuji-saikachi-passes-away/ 'Dragon Ball Z' Voice Actor Ryuji Saikachi Passes Away]
- Jarvis Scott, 70, American Olympic sprinter (1968).[http://lubbockonline.com/sports-red-raiders/sports/news/2017-10-03/jarvis-scott-olympian-and-former-tech-coach-dies-70 Jarvis Scott, Olympian and former Tech coach, dies at 70]
- Ian Smith, 76, New Zealand rugby union player (Otago, national team).[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11928551 Famous Bok beater passes away - Ian 'Spooky' Smith, who scored twice in the '65 decider]
- Dmitry Smolsky, 80, Belarusian composer and teacher (Belarusian State Conservatory).[https://nn.by/?c=ar&i=198245&lang=ru Скончался композитор Дмитрий Смольский] {{in lang|ru}}
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- Alan K. Adlington, 92, Canadian economist.[http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oid=1044713 Alan K. Adlington]
- Hortense Aka-Anghui, 83, Ivorian politician and pharmacist, MP (1965–1990), Mayoress of Port-Bouët (since 1980) and Minister of Women's Affairs (1986–1990).[http://www.linfodrome.com/vie-politique/34085-le-pdci-en-deuil-hortense-aka-anghui-maire-de-port-bouet-est-decedee Le Pdci en deuil : Hortense Aka Anghui, maire de Port-Bouët, est décédée] {{in lang|fr}}
- Apex, 36, British drum and bass music producer, suicide.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7988647/rob-apex-dickeson-death-tribute-posts Drum'n'Bass Mourns the Death of Visionary Producer Rob 'Apex' Dickeson]
- John Arenhold, 86, South African cricketer.[https://www.odunion.com/news/deaths-and-obituaries/12/12-Passing-of-John-Arenhold-1949O Passing of John Arenhold (1949O)]
- Elizabeth Baur, 69, American actress (Ironside, Lancer, The Boston Strangler).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/elizabeth-baur-dead-ironside-actress-was-69-1047822 Elizabeth Baur, Actress on 'Ironside,' Dies at 69]
- Francis Harold Brown, 73, American geologist.[https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/u-remembers-francis-frank-brown/ U Remembers Francis ‘Frank’ Brown]
- Alan Carroll, 84, British RAF officer and engineer.[https://www.thetimes.com/uk/article/alan-carroll-obituary-7ccgl5x0l Alan Carroll]
- Hassan El-Haddad, 60, Egyptian Olympic wrestler.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/57767 Hassan El-Haddad]
- Max Haines, 86, Canadian crime columnist and author, progressive supranuclear palsy.[http://www.torontosun.com/2017/09/30/legendary-sun-crime-writer-dead-at-86 Legendary crime writer Max Haines dead at 86]
- Monty Hall, 96, Canadian-American game show host (Let's Make a Deal), heart failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/30/obituaries/monty-hall-dead-lets-make-a-deal.html Monty Hall, Co-Creator and Host of Let's Make a Deal, Dies at 96]
- Frank Hamblen, 70, American basketball coach (Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers), heart attack.[http://www.tribstar.com/news/former-nba-coach-terre-haute-native-frank-hamblen-dies/article_82469df4-a610-11e7-90fa-a3f675975187.html Former NBA coach, Terre Haute native Frank Hamblen dies at 70]
- Howie Heggedal, 68, Canadian ice hockey player (Los Angeles Sharks).[https://lethbridgeherald.com/obituaries/2017/10/04/wednesday-october-4-2017/ Wednesday, October 4, 2017]
- Jan Henriksen, 71, Norwegian Olympic cyclist.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/14715 Jan Henriksen]
- Elmer Louis Hoehn, 101, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/louisville/name/elmer-hoehn-obituary?id=7703781 Elmer Louis Hoehn]
- Donald Malarkey, 96, American soldier (Easy Company), depicted in Band of Brothers.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/01/donald-malarkey-dies-world-war-two-easy-company-band-of-brothers Donald Malarkey, war hero portrayed in Band of Brothers, dies aged 96]
- Jimmy McDonnell, 90, Irish Gaelic footballer.{{Cite web |url=https://talkofthetown.ie/louth-1957-ireland-winner-jimmy-mcdonnell-passes-away/ |title=LLouth 1957 All-Ireland winner Jimmy McDonnell passes away |access-date=October 7, 2017 |archive-date=October 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002021948/https://talkofthetown.ie/louth-1957-ireland-winner-jimmy-mcdonnell-passes-away/ |url-status=dead }}
- Glen Newey, 56, British political philosopher, boating accident.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/12/glen-newey-obituary Glen Newey obituary]
- Tom Paley, 89, American folk musician (New Lost City Ramblers).[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/obituaries/tom-paley-dead.html Tom Paley, Who Drove a Folk Revival With Banjo, Guitar and Voice, Dies at 89]
- Lou Reda, 92, American documentary filmmaker.[http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/index.ssf/2017/09/lou_reda_dies_at_92.html Lou Reda, renowned documentarian and TV producer, dies at 92]
- Stig Stenholm, 78, Finnish physicist.[http://www.osa.org/en-us/about_osa/newsroom/obituaries/stig_torsten_stenholm/ In Memoriam: Stig Torsten Stenholm, 1939-2017]
- Joe Taruc, 70, Filipino news anchor and radio broadcaster (DZRH).[https://www.rappler.com/nation/183873-joe-taruc-dzrh-dies Veteran broadcaster Joe Taruc dies]
- Gunnar Thoresen, 97, Norwegian footballer (Larvik Turn, national team).[https://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk-fotball/fotballegenden-gunnar-thoresen-er-doed/a/24155059/ Fotballegenden Gunnar Thoresen er død] {{in lang|no}}
- Joe Tiller, 74, American football coach (University of Wyoming, Purdue University).[http://btn.com/2017/09/30/legendary-purdue-football-coach-joe-tiller-74-dies/ Legendary Purdue football coach Joe Tiller, 74, dies]
- Vladimir Voevodsky, 51, Russian-American mathematician, 2002 Fields medalist, aneurysm.[https://www.ias.edu/news/2017/vladimir-voevodsky Vladimir Voevodsky, Fields Medalist, Dies at 51]
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