Deaths in the 2010s

Bergit Forchhammer

1921–2011 (age 90)

Lyngby Parkkirkegård

Bergit Forchhammer was a thoughtful writer whose work brought insight and empathy to everyday life.

Morten Grunwald

1934–2018 (age 84)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Walter Morten Grunwald (9 December 1934 – 14 November 2018) was a Danish actor, stage director and theatre manager.

Prince Dimitri Romanov

1926–2016 (age 90)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Hans-Henrik Ley

1923–2014 (age 91)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Hans-Henrik Ley was a composer whose music offered a heartfelt bridge between classical form and contemporary feeling.

Haldor Topsøe

1913–2013 (age 100)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Per Wivel

1920–2012 (age 92)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Per Wivel was a merchant remembered for his integrity and thoughtful leadership in business.

Steffen Lüttge

1945–2016 (age 71)

Lundtofte Kirkegård

Steffen Lüttge was a Danish sculptor whose works contributed to late twentieth-century artistic heritage.

Ole Bostrup

1934–2012 (age 78)

Asminderød Kirkegård

Ole Bostrup was a chemist whose careful research advanced the practical applications of science.

Henning Bendtsen

1925–2011 (age 86)

Rødovre cemetery

Henning Bendtsen was a cinematographer whose evocative imagery helped shape memorable Danish films.

Håkan Wiberg

1942–2010 (age 68)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Benny Juhlin

1925–2010 (age 85)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Benny Juhlin was an actor whose warm performances touched audiences across Denmark.

Ole Donner

1939–2015 (age 76)

Vinderød cemetery

Ole Donner was a Danish politician who served his community with dedication throughout his career.

Preben Boye

1944–2014 (age 70)

Cemetery of Torup

Preben Boye was a Danish painter whose artistic works contributed to twentieth-century Danish visual culture.

Bent Solhof

1937–2016 (age 79)

Rødovre cemetery

Bent Solhof was a writer who shared his reflective voice with many readers.

Ole Retoft

1930–2016 (age 86)

Torpen cemetery

Ole Retoft was a principled lawyer who guided many through complex matters with quiet strength.

Gert Frank

1956–2019 (age 63)

Greve Kirkegård

Gert Frank (15 March 1956 – 19 January 2019) was a cyclist and Olympic medalist from Denmark.

Andreas P. Nielsen

1953–2011 (age 58)

Nyborg Kirkegård

Bent Rold Andersen

1929–2015 (age 86)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Bent Rold Andersen was a politician who pursued the common good with thoughtful care.

Camilla Moos Enemark

1980–2012 (age 32)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Camilla Moos Enemark was a talented show jumper whose career exemplified excellence in equestrian sport.

Finn Hendil

1939–2011 (age 72)

Greve Kirkegård

Finn Hendil was an engineer whose steady hand supported many complex endeavors.

Frank Hammershøj

1940–2013 (age 73)

Bogense Kirkegård

Frank Hammershøj was a painter whose artistic endeavors contributed meaningfully to the visual arts.

Louis Beketov Nielsen

1944–2015 (age 71)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Louis Beketov Nielsen was an astronomer whose enthusiasm for the skies inspired others.

Carsten Fischer

1936–2015 (age 79)

Nyborg Kirkegård

Carsten Fischer was a journalist whose career embodied the principles of responsible reporting and public service.

Franz Füchsel

1927–2017 (age 90)

Nyborg Kirkegård

Franz Füchsel was a draftsperson whose careful work guided many thoughtful structures.

Gert Olsen

1933–2019 (age 86)

Herlufsholm Kirkegård

Gert Olsen was a chemist whose scientific work contributed to the advancement of chemical knowledge and research.

Count Christian of Rosenborg

1942–2013 (age 71)

Lyngby Old Churchyard

Jens Christian Skou

1918–2018 (age 100)

Risskov Kirkegård

Jens Christian Skou (Danish pronunciation: [ˈjens ˈkʰʁestjæn ˈskʌwˀ, - ˈkʰʁæs-]; 8 October 1918 – 28 May 2...

Lone Rode

1934–2019 (age 85)

Risskov Kirkegård

Lone Rode was an actor whose career was marked by memorable performances and artistic dedication.

Aksel Erhardsen

1927–2010 (age 83)

Risskov Kirkegård

Aksel Erhardsen brought warmth and integrity to Danish theatre and film, leaving a legacy of grounded performances.

Bent Brown

1946–2011 (age 65)

Hjørring Kirkegård

Bent Brown was a politician whose career reflected his dedication to public service and community welfare.

Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg

1947–2014 (age 67)

Lyngby Old Churchyard

Jørn Walsøe Therkelsen

1940–2019 (age 79)

Risskov Kirkegård

Jørn Walsøe Therkelsen wrote screenplays that married clarity with compassion, inviting audiences into thoughtful conv...

Annalise Dupont

1917–2010 (age 93)

Risskov Kirkegård

Annalise Dupont was an attending physician whose medical career was dedicated to patient care and professional excellenc...

Hans Peter Myrup

1924–2011 (age 87)

Risskov Kirkegård

Hans Peter Myrup was a professor whose academic career was dedicated to scholarship and the advancement of knowledge.

Rud Keiding

1920–2016 (age 96)

Risskov Kirkegård

Rune T. Kidde

1957–2013 (age 56)

Østre Kirkegård

Gunnar Dyrberg

1921–2012 (age 91)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Esben Høilund Carlsen

1941–2011 (age 70)

Broager Kirkegård

Jens Møller

1921–2015 (age 94)

Søndre Kirkegård

Jens Møller devoted his political career to listening to his community and nurturing thoughtful civic engagement.

Povl Hjelt

1921–2013 (age 92)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Steen Ankerdal

1948–2014 (age 66)

Grøndalslund cemetery

Steen Ankerdal chronicled lives with sensitivity, crafting biographies that honored their subjects with care.

Arne Worsøe

1941–2013 (age 72)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Jacob Dalgaard

1968–2016 (age 48)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Jacob Dalgaard brought nuance and warmth to every role, supporting younger performers and celebrating his artistic commu...

Henning Hansen

1930–2010 (age 80)

Grøndalslund cemetery

Mladen Ibler

1937–2017 (age 80)

Østre Kirkegård

Helge Hjortdal

1927–2017 (age 90)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Helge Hjortdal was a Danish writer celebrated for his reflective prose and enduring contributions to the nation’s lite...

Erik Johnsen

1928–2013 (age 85)

Birkerød Kirkegård

Poul Anker Frederiksen

1928–2010 (age 82)

Østre Kirkegård

Poul Anker Frederiksen was a devoted priest known for his gentle guidance and unwavering pastoral care.

Markan Christensen

1927–2014 (age 87)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Hakon Lund

1928–2013 (age 85)

Allerslev Kirkegård