Deaths in the 1980s

Grethe Kemp

1931–1982 (age 51)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Grethe Kemp was a Danish children's writer who lived from 1931 to 1982.

Jørgen Bøggild

1903–1982 (age 79)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Jørgen Bøggild nurtured inquisitive minds with warmth and precision.

J. P. C. Olsen

1894–1982 (age 88)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

J. P. C. Olsen was a Danish bookbinder who lived from 1894 to 1982.

Gunnar Westman

1915–1985 (age 70)

Grønholt Church

Gunnar Westman sculpted forms that echoed clarity and serenity.

Inge Aasted

1918–1981 (age 63)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Inge Aasted was a Danish actor who lived from 1918 to 1981.

Per Iversen

1937–1988 (age 51)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Per Iversen designed spaces that harmonized beauty with everyday life.

Thorkild Bo Roepstorff

1902–1987 (age 85)

Gentofte Kirkegård

Thorkild Bo Roepstorff was a Danish judge who lived from 1902 to 1987.

Ole Wanscher

1903–1985 (age 82)

Ordrup Cemetery

Ole Wanscher was a Danish furniture designer and architect known for his refined modernist furniture designs and contrib...

Poul Reichhardt

1913–1985 (age 72)

Ordrup Cemetery

Poul Reichhardt was a beloved Danish actor who became one of Denmark's most popular film and theater performers during t...

Hilmar Baunsgaard

1920–1989 (age 69)

Ordrup Cemetery

Hilmar Baunsgaard was a Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1968 to 1971, leading a coalition...

Henning Elbirk

1908–1985 (age 77)

Ordrup Cemetery

Henning Elbirk was a Danish individual who lived during the early-to-mid 20th century and was buried at Ordrup Cemetery.

Aleks Frøland

1894–1982 (age 88)

Ordrup Cemetery

Aleks Frøland was a Danish individual from Gjellerup who lived during the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Holger Pind

1899–1988 (age 89)

Ordrup Cemetery

Holger Pind was a Danish individual from Røgen Parish who lived through much of the 20th century.

Jens Lillelund

1904–1981 (age 77)

Ordrup Cemetery

Jens Lillelund was a Danish individual from Lime who lived during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Birgitte Ramsgaard Thomsen

1937–1982 (age 45)

Ordrup Cemetery

Volmer Rosenkilde

1908–1980 (age 72)

Ordrup Cemetery

Antiquarian dealer devoted to preserving and sharing Denmark’s artistic heritage.

Palle Raunkjær

1886–1980 (age 94)

Ordrup Cemetery

Jørgen Prytz Johansen

1911–1989 (age 78)

Ordrup Cemetery

Respected professor whose thoughtful teaching and scholarship influenced many students.

Johan Otto von Spreckelsen

1929–1987 (age 58)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Bodil Joensen

1944–1985 (age 41)

Højby Church

Actor remembered for performances marked by sincerity and emotional depth.

Simon Spies

1921–1984 (age 63)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Einar Juhl

1896–1982 (age 86)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Actor celebrated for bringing sincerity and heart to every role.

Kjeld Philip

1912–1989 (age 77)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

A. H. Vedel

1894–1981 (age 87)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Geographer whose studies helped illuminate landscapes for scholars and students alike.

Flemming Grut

1911–1987 (age 76)

Hørsholm Kirkegård

Kirsten Lauritzen

1902–1980 (age 78)

Hellerup Cemetery

Philanthropist whose generosity helped nurture stronger, kinder communities.

Svend Aage Nielsen

1893–1981 (age 88)

Hellerup Cemetery

Petra Julie Holm

1889–1983 (age 94)

Nordre Cemetery

Petra Julie Holm quietly shaped cultural understanding through decades of dedicated curatorial work.

Kai Blicher

1889–1980 (age 91)

Nordre Cemetery

Torben Geill

1896–1989 (age 93)

Ordrup Cemetery

Torben Geill enriched Danish letters with thoughtful narratives that resonated across generations.

Mikael Gam

1901–1982 (age 81)

Søllerød Cemetery

Elith Pio

1887–1983 (age 96)

Søllerød Cemetery

Elith Pio gave voice to a wide spectrum of characters, leaving a lasting imprint on Danish performance arts.

Flemming Lassen

1902–1984 (age 82)

Søllerød Cemetery

Flemming Muus

1907–1982 (age 75)

Søllerød Cemetery

Flemming Muus was a screenwriter whose thoughtful narratives helped define mid-century Danish film.

John Becker

1915–1986 (age 71)

Søllerød Cemetery

John Becker was a dedicated weaver whose craftsmanship exemplified the textile traditions of early 20th-century Denmark.

Verner Goldschmidt

1916–1982 (age 66)

Søllerød Cemetery

Verner Goldschmidt was a devoted jurist known for his measured and principled approach to justice.

Jørgen Ditlev Westphal Stephensen

1924–1984 (age 60)

Søllerød Cemetery

Jørgen Ditlev Westphal Stephensen was a business economist who contributed to Denmark's economic development in the pos...

Christian Tøpholm

1918–1985 (age 67)

Søllerød Cemetery

Christian Tøpholm guided enterprises with thoughtful leadership and a steady sense of purpose.

Soffy Pio

1892–1982 (age 90)

Søllerød Cemetery

Soffy Pio was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her long life to caring for her family and creating a nurturing home.

Olaf Halberg

1906–1983 (age 77)

Søllerød Cemetery

Olaf Halberg was an engineer whose thoughtful work quietly supported the world around him.

Ole Bjørn Kraft

1893–1980 (age 87)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Ole Bjørn Kraft was a dedicated Danish politician whose career spanned much of the turbulent 20th century.

Christian Kampmann

1939–1988 (age 49)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Christian Kampmann was an author whose insightful prose illuminated the nuances of human connection.

Anders B. Nørgaard

1905–1984 (age 79)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Anders B. Nørgaard was a respected journalist whose work contributed to Danish public discourse throughout the mid-20th...

Kai Mottlau

1902–1984 (age 82)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Kai Mottlau was a painter whose sensitive works offered fresh views on the world around him.

Else Faber

1900–1988 (age 88)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Else Faber was a screenwriter whose creative work contributed to the development of Danish cinema.

Johan Hannemann

1907–1980 (age 73)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Johan Hannemann was a businessperson whose integrity and steady guidance left a lasting impact on those around him.

Else Vogel-Jørgensen

1891–1988 (age 97)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Else Vogel-Jørgensen was a painter whose artistic work contributed to Danish visual culture throughout her long career.

Gunnar Teilum

1902–1980 (age 78)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Gunnar Teilum is remembered as a physician whose compassion sustained countless families.

Eduard Busch

1899–1982 (age 83)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Eduard Busch was a physician whose medical practice and dedication to patient care exemplified the healing profession.

Victor Cornelins

1898–1985 (age 87)

Store Avnede

Victor Cornelins is remembered as a devoted teacher who inspired generations to love learning.