Deaths in the 1970s

Salvador Allende

1908–1973 (age 65)

Viña del Mar

Former president Salvador Allende is remembered as a physician and leader committed to democratic social reform.

Susana Parrado

1952–1972 (age 20)

1972 Andes flight disaster

Susana Parrado was a Uruguayan-born victim of the 1972 Andes flight disaster who lived from 1952 to 1972.

Eugenia Dolgay Parrado

1921–1972 (age 51)

1972 Andes flight disaster

Eugenia Dolgay Parrado was a Polish-born Argentine who died in the 1972 Andes flight disaster.

Víctor Jara

1932–1973 (age 41)

Santiago General Cemetery

Víctor Jara was a Chilean folk singer and political activist whose music became a voice for social justice in Latin Ame...

Miguel Humberto Enriquez Espinosa

1944–1974 (age 30)

Santiago General Cemetery

Miguel Humberto Enriquez Espinosa is remembered as a physician devoted to caring for his community.

Amanda Labarca

1886–1975 (age 89)

Santiago General Cemetery

Amanda Labarca was a pioneering Chilean educator, writer, and feminist whose work transformed educational and social pro...

Arturo Merino Benítez

1888–1970 (age 82)

Santiago General Cemetery

Arturo Merino Benítez is honored for his leadership in modernizing Chilean military aviation.

Luis Oyarzún

1920–1972 (age 52)

Santiago General Cemetery

Luis Oyarzún was a Chilean writer and critic whose literary work contributed significantly to twentieth-century Latin A...

César Millas

1936–1971 (age 35)

Santiago General Cemetery

César Millas is remembered as a musician whose artistry enriched Chilean cultural life.

William Mulloy

1917–1978 (age 61)

Tahai

William Mulloy was an American archaeologist whose pioneering research on Easter Island advanced understanding of Polyne...

Pablo Neruda

1904–1973 (age 69)

Isla Negra

Pablo Neruda is celebrated as a poet whose words bridged the personal and the universal.

Nelson Oyarzún

1943–1978 (age 35)

Cementerio de Chillán

Nelson Oyarzún was a Chilean sports coach dedicated to developing athletic talent and fostering excellence in his athle...

Tomás Lago

1903–1975 (age 72)

Cementerio de Chillán

Tomás Lago is remembered as a poet who explored the depths of personal and cultural reflection.

Miguel Woodward Iribarri

1930–1973 (age 43)

Cementerio N° 3 de Valparaíso

Miguel Woodward Iribarri was a Chilean Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry and spiritual leadership served his commu...

Juan Widmer

1921–1972 (age 51)

Cementerio municipal de Traiguén

Juan Widmer is remembered for his steadfast service in Chilean politics.

Olave Baden-Powell

1889–1977 (age 88)

Nyeri

Olave Baden-Powell was a dedicated educator who advanced learning and youth development in Nyeri, Kenya.

Abebe Bikila

1932–1973 (age 41)

Ethiopia

Abebe Bikila, marathon champion who won Olympic gold barefoot and again with a record-breaking performance, remains an i...

Carl Gustaf von Rosen

1909–1977 (age 68)

Addis Ababa

Carl Gustaf von Rosen was a Swedish military officer who served his nation with dedication during the twentieth century.

Haile Selassie I

1892–1975 (age 83)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Haile Selassie I, Ethiopia's long-reigning emperor and global statesman, is honored at Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Gudina Tumsa

1929–1979 (age 50)

Ferenji Cemetery

Gudina Tumsa was an Ethiopian writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural and intellectual heritage of his n...

Tapio Tammilehto

1929–1978 (age 49)

Ähtäri

Tapio Tammilehto was a singer whose heartfelt interpretations celebrated Finland’s vocal traditions.

Otto Virta

1890–1977 (age 87)

Ruovesi

Otto Virta was a Finnish editor-in-chief whose journalistic leadership contributed to the development of Finnish media a...

Heikki Savolainen

1922–1975 (age 53)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Heikki Savolainen was an actor celebrated for his expressive depth and devotion to the craft.

Eelis Gulin

1893–1975 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eelis Gulin was a Finnish Lutheran pastor whose spiritual leadership and pastoral care served his community with dedicat...

Ilmari Salomies

1893–1973 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Historian Ilmari Salomies was a dedicated scholar whose work deepened Finland’s understanding of its past.

Juha Rihtniemi

1927–1971 (age 44)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Välikangas

1893–1973 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Välikangas was an architect whose thoughtful designs united modern ideals with human needs.

Aarne Äyräpää

1887–1971 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Toivo Särkkä

1890–1975 (age 85)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Toivo Särkkä was a screenwriter whose stories reflected the resilient spirit of Finland.

Sylvi Kekkonen

1900–1974 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Arthur Saarmaa

1892–1971 (age 79)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Arthur Saarmaa was a military officer respected for his steady leadership and sense of duty.

Berndt Sarlin

1886–1971 (age 85)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Bruno Tuukkanen

1891–1979 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Bruno Tuukkanen was a painter whose luminous works celebrated Finland’s visual poetry.

Gabriel von Bonsdorff

1893–1972 (age 79)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Jussi Mäkinen

1929–1978 (age 49)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Jussi Mäkinen was a Finnish individual from Outokumpu who lived from 1929 to 1978 and was buried at Hietaniemi cemetery...

Ruth Snellman

1894–1976 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ruth Snellman was a Finnish individual from Helsinki who lived from 1894 to 1976 and was buried at Hietaniemi cemetery.

Unto Salminen

1910–1972 (age 62)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Unto Salminen was an actor revered for his heartfelt portrayals and devotion to theater.

Aleksandr Kolesov

1922–1978 (age 56)

Loimola

Pekka Myrberg

1892–1976 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pekka Myrberg advanced Finnish mathematics with integrity and a generous devotion to his students.

Veikko Huhtanen

1919–1976 (age 57)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Risto Jarva

1934–1977 (age 43)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Risto Jarva shaped Finnish cinema with socially conscious storytelling that honored the lives of ordinary people.

Siiri Angerkoski

1902–1971 (age 69)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Birgit Kronström

1905–1979 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Birgit Kronström enchanted Finnish theater with a luminous presence and heartfelt generosity.

Åke Gartz

1888–1974 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eero Nelimarkka

1891–1977 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eero Nelimarkka celebrated the Finnish countryside through luminous brushwork and generous support for fellow artists.

Armi Ratia

1912–1979 (age 67)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Armi Ratia was a pioneering Finnish businessperson and designer who significantly shaped Finland's retail and design lan...

Maggie Gripenberg

1881–1976 (age 95)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Maggie Gripenberg elevated dance education in Finland with visionary teaching and a lifelong belief in expressive moveme...

Signe Hammarsten-Jansson

1882–1970 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Signe Hammarsten-Jansson was a Finnish illustrator whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape of early...

Martti Haavio

1899–1973 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Haavio was a poet and scholar who honored Finland's mythic heritage with thoughtful, lyrical works.

Aleko Lilius

1890–1977 (age 87)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Aleko Lilius was a Finnish screenwriter who made significant contributions to the development of Finnish cinema.