Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American activist, Marlon Brando sent to the 1973 Academy Awards, to decline the lead actor Oscar he won, for “The Godfather, died on October 2, at the age of 75. She later said, that she visited Marlon Brando's house, after the Academy Awards, and bullets were fired into his front door, while they were talking.
Sacheen Littlefeather, was deluged with mail and phone calls, after her Oscars appearance, which led to radio and television appearances, as well as the opportunity to read for multiple film roles.
She appeared in films, such as The Trial of Billy Jack, Johnny Firecloud, Winterhawk, and Shoot the Sun Down.
American singer and actress, Marva Hicks, died on September 16, at the age of 66.
She was best known for her work, on the television series, “Star Trek: Voyager”, and the motion pictures, “The Lion King”, and “Motown: The Musical”. She also worked in Broadway theatre.
English-born Australian actor, and long-running Play School host, John Hamblin, died on September 21, at the age of 87. Hamblin is recognised by generations of Australian children, and their families, as one of its most memorable hosts. He hosted the popular program for almost 30 years.
Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and actor, Coolio, passed away on September 28, at age 59.
He began his music career in the late 1980s, but shot to international stardom, in 1995, when he released “Gangsta’s Paradise”, one of the most-acclaimed hip hop tracks of all-time.
Celebrities including LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, and Kel Mitchell, paid tribute to Coolio following his death.
American professional football player, Gavin Escobar, died on September 28, at the age of 31, while rock climbing, near Tahquitz Rock, in the San Bernardino National Forest. He played five seasons in the National Football League, and finished his career, with 30 catches, and eight touchdowns.
American internet celebrity, Arlene Bashnett, passed away on September 28, at the age of 103. She and her sister, became internet celebrities, in the 2010s, when their videos went viral, on YouTube, and Facebook.
American singer, and songwriter, Jim Post, passed away on September 14, at the age of 82.
American Hall of Fame football player, Marvin Powell, passed away on September 30, at the age of 67.
He was an offensive tackle, in the NFL, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Jets.
American television correspondent, and author, who was a senior correspondent, on the CBS News Sunday Morning program, Roger Welsch, died on September 30, at the age of 85.
American television news executive, Albert Thomas Primo, passed away on September 29, at the age of 87.