Deaths in the 1980s

Mordechai Sever

1906–1984 (age 78)

Zichron Yaacov Cemetery

Mordechai Sever was a translator who bridged cultures with patient precision and a belief in the unity of language.

M. Zwanziger

1899–1986 (age 87)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Santiago Borrazás

1905–1989 (age 84)

Parroquia del Santísimo Salvador de Tala

Santiago Borrazás was a priest who served at Parroquia del Santísimo Salvador de Tala.

Fay Crocker

1914–1983 (age 69)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Fay Crocker was a pioneering Uruguayan golfer whose major victories inspired athletes across South America.

Wilson Ferreira Aldunate

1919–1988 (age 69)

cementerio de la verga

Wilson Ferreira Aldunate was a notable Uruguayan politician.

Higinio Morínigo

1897–1983 (age 86)

Recoleta Cemetery, Asuncion

Higinio Morínigo was a Paraguayan military officer and dictator who served as President of Paraguay from 1940 to 1948.

Raimundo Rolón

1903–1981 (age 78)

Recoleta Cemetery, Asuncion

Raimundo Rolón was a Paraguayan military officer and politician who briefly served as President of Paraguay in 1949.

Mario Coscia Tavarozzi

1909–1986 (age 77)

Recoleta Cemetery, Asuncion

Mario Coscia Tavarozzi was a Paraguayan artist and cultural figure active in Asunción during the 20th century.

Mihály Kükemezey

1923–1988 (age 65)

Sobrance

Mihály Kükemezey was a Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry served the spiritual needs of his community.

Jozef Fabini

1908–1984 (age 76)

Spišské Vlachy

Jozef Fabini honored regional life through thoughtful, authentic painting.

Imre Varga

1905–1980 (age 75)

Ždaňa

Imre Varga was a parson whose dedicated pastoral ministry served his congregation with spiritual commitment.

Ondrej Nepela

1951–1989 (age 38)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Ondrej Nepela glided to Olympic glory and then nurtured future skaters with generosity.

Alexander Mach

1902–1980 (age 78)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Alexander Mach was a Slovak writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of Slovakia.

Ján Cikker

1911–1989 (age 78)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Ján Cikker combined modern musical language with Slovak storylines and devoted mentorship.

Milo Urban

1904–1982 (age 78)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Milo Urban was a prominent Slovak writer whose literary works remain significant contributions to Slovak culture.

Tibor Frešo

1918–1987 (age 69)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Esteemed composer whose music enriched Slovak culture.

Gejza Medrický

1901–1989 (age 88)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Gejza Medrický was a Slovak politician whose public service contributed to the political development of Slovakia.

Mikuláš Huba

1919–1986 (age 67)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Respected actor celebrated for his powerful stage presence.

Ondrej Jariabek

1908–1987 (age 79)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Ondrej Jariabek was a Slovak actor whose career enriched the cultural landscape of 20th-century Slovak theatre and cinem...

Oľga Borodáčová

1899–1986 (age 87)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Beloved actress whose work helped define Slovak theatre.

Andrej Plávka

1907–1982 (age 75)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Andrej Plávka was a Slovak writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of Slovakia.

Aladár Móži

1923–1983 (age 60)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Composer whose works bridged tradition and innovation.

Milan Lajčiak

1926–1987 (age 61)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Milan Lajčiak was a Slovak writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Slovak cultural expression.

Viliam Záborský

1920–1982 (age 62)

Bratislava

Cherished actor whose presence graced Slovak stages for decades.

Nikodém Mikulaš Krett

1912–1983 (age 71)

Prešov

Nikodém Mikulaš Krett was a Catholic priest whose pastoral dedication served his community with spiritual devotion.

Július Bešina

1914–1988 (age 74)

Zvolen

Devoted footballer remembered for his sportsmanship and commitment.

Ladislav Zákršmid

1928–1981 (age 53)

Košice

Ladislav Zákršmid was a Slovak association football player whose athletic talent contributed to Slovak sporting tradit...

Ivan Houdek

1887–1985 (age 98)

Ružomberok

Celebrated writer whose prose reflected Slovak identity with humanity.

Ján Smrek

1898–1982 (age 84)

National Cemetery in Martin

Ján Smrek was a celebrated Slovak writer whose literary works significantly enriched Slovak cultural heritage.

Karel Plicka

1894–1987 (age 93)

National Cemetery in Martin

Screenwriter whose stories shaped the Slovak cinematic voice.

Daniel Rapant

1897–1988 (age 91)

National Cemetery in Martin

Daniel Rapant was a Slovak historian whose scholarly work preserved and advanced understanding of Slovak history.

Daniel Michaelli

1929–1980 (age 51)

National Cemetery in Martin

Film director admired for his insightful storytelling.

František Gibala

1912–1987 (age 75)

Cemetery Goat gate

František Gibala was a Slovak sculptor whose artistic works enriched Slovakia's cultural and visual heritage.

Anna Dollinayová-Vračanová

1897–1984 (age 87)

Nový cintorín

Translator who opened doors between Slovak readers and the wider world.

Usin Kerim

1928–1983 (age 55)

Chepelare

Usin Kerim's poetry celebrated the strength and serenity of Bulgarian life.

Maksim Ignatevitsj Machanjov

1918–1987 (age 69)

Nikopol

Maksim Ignatevitsj Machanjov was a Bulgarian figure who lived from 1918 to 1987.

Lyudmila Zhivkova

1942–1981 (age 39)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lyudmila Zhivkova worked to uplift Bulgarian culture through bold cultural diplomacy.

Valko Chervenkov

1900–1980 (age 80)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Valko Chervenkov was a Bulgarian military officer who lived from 1900 to 1980.

Pavel Vezhinov

1914–1983 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Pavel Vezhinov shaped cinematic storytelling with screenplays grounded in Bulgarian life.

Venko Markovski

1915–1988 (age 73)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Venko Markovski was a Bulgarian writer who lived from 1915 to 1988.

Dragomir Asenov

1926–1981 (age 55)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dragomir Asenov honored the quiet strength of ordinary people through his writing.

Evgeniĭ G. Kamenov

1908–1985 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Evgeniĭ G. Kamenov was a Bulgarian politician who lived from 1908 to 1985.

Emil Koralov

1906–1986 (age 80)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Emil Koralov kept Bulgarian literature grounded in conscience and the natural world.

Zhivko Oshavkov

1913–1982 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ilia Volen

1905–1982 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ilia Volen crafted plays that asked Bulgarians to look honestly at themselves.

Kamen Kaltchev

1914–1988 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Kiril Haralampiev

1926–1986 (age 60)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Kiril Haralampiev championed education as a tool for personal growth and collective progress.

Konstantin Galabov

1892–1980 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Krum Grigorov

1909–1987 (age 78)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Krum Grigorov explored Bulgaria's past and present to foster deeper cultural understanding.

Krastyo Kuyumdzhiev

1933–1988 (age 55)

Central Sofia Cemetery