Deaths in the 1960s
20,000+ memorials
John F. Kennedy
1917–1963 (age 46)
Arlington National Cemetery
The 35th President of the United States, assassinated in Dallas, Texas. His eternal flame marks his grave at Arlington.
Robert F. Kennedy
1925–1968 (age 43)
Arlington National Cemetery
United States Senator and Attorney General, assassinated during his presidential campaign in 1968.
Judy Garland
1922–1969 (age 47)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Legendary actress and singer best known for her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
Walt Disney
1901–1966 (age 65)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Founder of The Walt Disney Company and pioneer of the American animation industry.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
1886–1969 (age 83)
Graceland Cemetery
Pioneering modernist architect known for his minimalist approach and famous phrase "less is more."
Tommy Armour
1895–1968 (age 73)
Ferncliff Cemetery
Hall of Fame professional golfer and golf instructor.
Arthur Baer
1886–1969 (age 83)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American journalist and writer active in the early 20th century.
Richard Barthelmess
1895–1963 (age 68)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American silent and early sound film actor known for his dramatic roles.
Sherman Billingsley
1900–1966 (age 66)
Ferncliff Cemetery
Owner of the famous Stork Club nightclub in New York City.
John Brownlee
1900–1969 (age 69)
Ferncliff Cemetery
Australian baritone opera singer known for his performances in classical opera.
Anthony Campagna
1884–1969 (age 85)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American real estate developer active in the early 20th century.
Donald Foster
1889–1969 (age 80)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American actor known for his work in early Hollywood films.
Jane Gail
1890–1962 (age 72)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American actress known for her work in early Hollywood films.
Oscar Hammerstein II
1895–1960 (age 65)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American librettist and lyricist known for his Broadway musicals.
Renee Harris
1876–1969 (age 93)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American theatre producer and entrepreneur.
Moss Hart
1904–1961 (age 57)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American playwright and director known for his Broadway productions.
Hsiang-Hsi Kung
1880–1967 (age 87)
Ferncliff Cemetery
Chinese government official who served as Minister of Finance and Industry.
Marion Lorne
1883–1968 (age 85)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American actress known for her work in theater and early television.
Elsa Maxwell
1883–1963 (age 80)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American columnist and society hostess known for her glamorous parties.
Lucky Millinder
1910–1966 (age 56)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American bandleader known for his swing and rhythm-and-blues music.
Nat Nakasa
1937–1965 (age 28)
Ferncliff Cemetery
South African writer and journalist known for his literary work.
Joseph Pilates
1883–1967 (age 84)
Ferncliff Cemetery
German-American physical trainer and inventor of the Pilates method.
Anne Eisner Putnam
1911–1967 (age 56)
Ferncliff Cemetery
American painter known for her artistic work.
Dorothy Abbott
1920–1968 (age 48)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
American actress active in film during the mid-20th century.
Mary Gordon
1882–1963 (age 81)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
Scottish-American actress best known for playing Mrs. Hudson in Sherlock Holmes films.
Harold Henry
1895–1966 (age 71)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
American newspaper publisher and politician.
Wally Hood
1895–1965 (age 70)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
American professional baseball player.
Dave MacDonald
1936–1964 (age 28)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
American racing driver killed in the 1964 Indianapolis 500.
Henry Kaiser
1882–1967 (age 85)
Mountain View Cemetery
Father of modern American shipbuilding.
Bobby Hutton
1950–1968 (age 18)
Mountain View Cemetery
First treasurer of the Black Panther Party.
Harmar D. Denny Jr.
1886–1966 (age 80)
Allegheny Cemetery
United States Congressman.
Harry Allison Estep
1884–1968 (age 84)
Allegheny Cemetery
United States Congressman.
Charlotta Bass
1874–1969 (age 95)
Evergreen Cemetery
Educator, publisher and civil rights activist.
Louise Beavers
1902–1962 (age 60)
Evergreen Cemetery
Actress in film and television.
Jesse Belvin
1932–1960 (age 28)
Evergreen Cemetery
R&B singer and songwriter.
Frank Braxton
1929–1969 (age 40)
Evergreen Cemetery
Pioneering African-American animator and director.
Donaldina Cameron
1869–1968 (age 99)
Evergreen Cemetery
Social reformer and missionary.
Mary Foy
1862–1962 (age 100)
Evergreen Cemetery
First female head librarian of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Camille Chautemps
1885–1963 (age 78)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Prime minister of France during the Third Republic.
William Coblentz
1873–1962 (age 89)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Physicist notable for pioneer contributions to infrared radiometry and spectroscopy.
Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor
1875–1966 (age 91)
Rock Creek Cemetery
President of the National Geographic Society.
Nikołaj Talberg
1886–1967 (age 81)
New York City
Nikołaj Talberg was a Ukrainian-born individual who lived from 1886 to 1967, spending his final years in New York City.
Florence Jaffray Hurst
1870–1967 (age 97)
New York City
Florence Jaffray Hurst was a New York City resident who lived from 1870 to 1967.
Maria Mikhaïlovna Morozova
1904–1964 (age 60)
United States
Maria Mikhaïlovna Morozova was a Moscow-born Russian woman who lived from 1904 to 1964 and was buried in the United Sta...
György Piller
1899–1960 (age 61)
San Francisco
György Piller was a Hungarian-born individual from Eger who lived from 1899 to 1960 and settled in San Francisco.
Helen Walcott
1894–1965 (age 71)
Washington, D.C.
Helen Walcott was a Rochester native who lived from 1894 to 1965 and was buried in Washington, D.C.
Hamastegh
1895–1966 (age 71)
Boston
Hamastegh was born in Akçakiraz in 1895 and died in 1966, with burial in Boston.
Ray Melzora
1907–1966 (age 59)
Saginaw
Ray Melzora lived from 1907 to 1966 and was buried in Saginaw.
Omar C. Spencer
1881–1964 (age 83)
Portland
Omar C. Spencer was born in Vernonia in 1881, died in 1964, and was buried in Portland.
Eldon E. Wittwer
1899–1961 (age 62)
Salt Lake City
Eldon E. Wittwer lived from 1899 to 1961 and was buried in Salt Lake City.