Deaths in the 1980s

Anders Helgstrand

1918–1985 (age 67)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Jørgen Bukdahl

1896–1982 (age 86)

Askov Kirkegård

Jørgen Bukdahl was a respected literary critic who opened doors to deeper cultural conversation in Denmark.

Jan Zibrandtsen

1907–1982 (age 75)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Gudmund Lervad

1904–1988 (age 84)

Askov Kirkegård

Gudmund Lervad was a Danish painter celebrated for his lyrical use of light and his encouragement of emerging artists.

Magnhild Bukdahl

1899–1988 (age 89)

Askov Kirkegård

Magnhild Bukdahl was a prominent Danish art historian whose scholarly work enriched the study of visual arts.

Sofie Rifbjerg

1886–1981 (age 95)

Store Magleby Cemetery

Sofie Rifbjerg was a devoted psychologist whose empathy helped bring mental health education to Danish families.

Henrik Dons Christensen

1910–1984 (age 74)

Askov Kirkegård

Henrik Dons Christensen was a devoted presbyter whose pastoral ministry served his community with dedication.

Holger Kjær

1899–1980 (age 81)

Askov Kirkegård

Holger Kjær was a thoughtful Danish writer whose work bridged personal stories and broader historical moments.

Nancy Leishman

1894–1983 (age 89)

Skoven Kirkegård

Nancy Leishman lived from 1894 to 1983, a life spanning nearly a century.

Helge Bertram

1919–1988 (age 69)

Gamtofte Kirkegård

Helge Bertram was a Danish painter celebrated for his vibrant compositions and mentorship of younger artists.

Herluf Th. Flensborg

1919–1987 (age 68)

Dybbøl Kirkegård

Herluf Th. Flensborg was a Danish writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century Danish culture.

Jørgen Hoppe

1919–1981 (age 62)

Sct. Michaelis Kirkegård

Jørgen Hoppe was a committed military officer whose leadership was marked by integrity and care for his fellow servicem...

Henning Rosengart

1911–1987 (age 76)

Sct. Peders Kirkegård

Henning Rosengart was a Danish engineer whose technical expertise served his profession and society.

Marie Antoinette von Lowzow

1899–1985 (age 86)

Estruplund Churchyard

Marie Antoinette von Lowzow was a dedicated military professional admired for her discipline and collaborative spirit.

Ludwig Mohr

1899–1983 (age 84)

Wiener Neustadt

Karl Böhm

1894–1981 (age 87)

Graz

Karl Böhm was a cherished conductor and musical guide remembered fondly in Graz.

Archduchess Franziska, Archduchess Maximilian Eugen of Austria

1897–1989 (age 92)

Salzburg

Franz Jachym

1910–1984 (age 74)

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Franz Jachym was an archbishop whose pastoral leadership continues to inspire at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Sándor Klempa

1898–1985 (age 87)

Graz

Oliver Rockhill

1917–1984 (age 67)

Klagenfurt (Annabichl) Cemetery

Oliver Rockhill was a gifted graphic artist whose creativity enriched Klagenfurt and is remembered in Annabichl Cemetery...

Herbert von Karajan

1908–1989 (age 81)

Salzburg

Franz Ensfellner

1907–1983 (age 76)

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Franz Ensfellner was a composer whose musical voice enriched Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and whose memory endures there.

Gerschon Jarecki

1909–1982 (age 73)

Vienna

Rosa Albach-Retty

1874–1980 (age 106)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Rosa Albach-Retty was a beloved Austrian actress whose stage and film presence spanned much of the twentieth century.

Bruno Pittermann

1905–1983 (age 78)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Marianne Zoff

1893–1984 (age 91)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Marianne Zoff was a devoted stage actor whose work embodied the theatrical traditions of her homeland.

Dorothea Neff

1903–1986 (age 83)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Engelbert Broda

1910–1983 (age 73)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Engelbert Broda was an Austrian physicist renowned for his scholarship and advocacy for peaceful science.

Hilde Konetzni

1905–1980 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ulla Jacobsson

1929–1982 (age 53)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Ulla Jacobsson captured hearts internationally with her luminous performances on stage and screen.

Fatty George

1927–1982 (age 55)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Helmut Qualtinger

1928–1986 (age 58)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Helmut Qualtinger was a towering satirist and writer who unflinchingly reflected Austria's society.

Curd Jürgens

1915–1982 (age 67)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Rudolf Carl

1899–1987 (age 88)

Zentralfriedhof Graz

Rudolf Carl was an actor of stage and screen whose warmth endeared him to generations.

Karl Waldbrunner

1906–1980 (age 74)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Julius Madritsch

1906–1984 (age 78)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Julius Madritsch was an industrialist celebrated for his courageous humanitarian actions during the war.

Paul Löwinger

1904–1988 (age 84)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Heinz Nittel

1930–1981 (age 51)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Heinz Nittel was a dedicated politician committed to shaping Austria's civic life.

Franz Dusika

1908–1984 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Christian Broda

1916–1987 (age 71)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Christian Broda guided Austrian legal reform with steady leadership across decades.

Godfrey Edward Arnold

1914–1989 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Fritz Hochwälder

1911–1986 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Fritz Hochwälder was a masterful playwright and screenwriter whose moral dramas resonated across Europe.

Erik Arnberger

1917–1987 (age 70)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Felix Slavik

1912–1980 (age 68)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Felix Slavik was a dedicated politician whose steady guidance helped shape Vienna’s public life during a period of gre...

Karl Bruckner

1906–1982 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Herbert Eisenreich

1925–1986 (age 61)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Herbert Eisenreich was a distinguished writer whose thoughtful works reflected the complexities of his time.

Friedrich Hacker

1914–1989 (age 75)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Friedrich Hacker was an Austrian psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for his work on aggression and violence.

Adrienne Gessner

1896–1987 (age 91)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Adrienne Gessner was a beloved stage actor whose performances brought depth and humanity to every role.

Archduke Anton of Austria

1901–1987 (age 86)

Mondsee

Archduke Anton of Austria was a military officer and member of the Austrian imperial family.

Paul Hörbiger

1894–1981 (age 87)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Paul Hörbiger was a gifted screenwriter whose stories enriched Austrian cinema.