Deaths in the 2020s

Ingvar Hjermann

1934–2025 (age 91)

Haslum krematorium

Ingvar Hjermann was a respected professor whose career spanned decades of academic excellence.

Grete Brunvoll

1930–2022 (age 92)

Haslum krematorium

Grete Brunvoll was an accomplished ballet dancer whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape.

Egil Bakke

1927–2022 (age 95)

Asker kirkegård

Egil Bakke was a committed civil servant whose career was marked by dedication to public service.

Johan Svele

1931–2020 (age 89)

Bilet kapell og gravlund

Johan Svele was a prominent businessperson whose entrepreneurial endeavors left a lasting mark.

Anne Baggethun

1940–2021 (age 81)

Grefsen cemetery

Anne Baggethun was a dedicated reporter whose journalism served the public interest with integrity.

Hans Rotmo

1948–2024 (age 76)

Son church

Hans Per Rotmo (10 March 1948 – 24 October 2024) was a Norwegian singer and songwriter, known by most Norwegians as th...

Henning Jacobsen

1946–2023 (age 77)

Kattegat

Henning Jacobsen was a Danish-Swedish person from Sønder Felding who lived from 1946 to 2023 and was buried at sea in t...

Kaj Ikast

1935–2020 (age 85)

Gram

Kaj Ikast (22 December 1935 – 3 December 2020) was a Danish politician.

Pia Juul

1962–2020 (age 58)

Assistens Cemetery

Pia Juul (Danish: [ˈpiə ˈjuːl]; 30 May 1962 – 30 September 2020) was a Danish poet, prose writer, and translator.

Lars Høgh

1959–2021 (age 62)

Assistens Cemetery

Poul Lars Høgh-Pedersen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhøːˀj]; 14 January 1959 – 8 December 2021) was a Danish football...

Morten Stig Christensen

1958–2024 (age 66)

Assistens Cemetery

Morten Stig Christensen (27 December 1958 – 1 November 2024) was a Danish handball player, handball official and telev...

Rock Nalle

1943–2022 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Bjarne G. Nielsen

1949–2020 (age 71)

Assistens Cemetery

Ben Roy Mottelson

1926–2022 (age 96)

Assistens Cemetery

Ben Roy Mottelson (9 July 1926 – 13 May 2022) was an American-Danish nuclear physicist.

Eske K. Mathiesen

1944–2021 (age 77)

Assistens Cemetery

Eske K. Mathiesen was a poet whose attentive language and imagery gave voice to everyday life with warmth and precision.

Kirsten Dehlholm

1945–2024 (age 79)

Assistens Cemetery

Kirsten Dehlholm (5 April 1945 – 10 July 2024) was a Danish artist and artistic theatre director.

Peter Viskinde

1953–2021 (age 68)

Assistens Cemetery

Danish singer whose performances enriched the musical culture of Denmark.

Poul Behrendt

1944–2024 (age 80)

Assistens Cemetery

Poul Behrendt was a literary critic whose thoughtful guidance helped readers appreciate and engage with the power of sto...

Heino Døygaard

1936–2022 (age 86)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Danish editing professional whose technical skill enhanced film and media production.

Jan Gunder Knudsen

1950–2022 (age 72)

Mariebjerg Cemetery

Jan Gunder Knudsen was a businessperson known for his ethical leadership and care for colleagues.

William Kisum

1931–2023 (age 92)

Søndermark Cemetery

William Kisum was an actor whose heartfelt performances connected deeply with audiences.

Carl Nielsen

1933–2022 (age 89)

Søndermark Cemetery

Danish actor whose performances enriched Danish theater and cinema.

Jørgen Teytaud

1933–2020 (age 87)

Søndermark Cemetery

Danish actor whose performances contributed to Danish theater and film.

Troels II Munk

1944–2023 (age 79)

Søndermark Cemetery

Troels II Munk was an actor celebrated for heartfelt performances that combined wit and sincerity.

Henning Andersen

1944–2023 (age 79)

Søndermark Cemetery

Danish sculptor whose artistic works enriched Denmark's cultural and visual landscape.

Mogens Palle

1934–2022 (age 88)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Mogens Palle (14 March 1934 – 27 August 2022) was a Danish professional boxing promoter and manager.

Gitte Siem Christensen

1954–2021 (age 67)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Gitte Siem Christensen was a celebrated Danish actor whose career enriched Danish theatre and film.

Ritt Bjerregaard

1941–2023 (age 82)

Vestre Cemetery

Ritt Bjerregaard (full name Jytte Ritt Bjerregaard; 19 May 1941 – 21 January 2023) was a Danish politician who was a m...

Erik Clausen

1942–2024 (age 82)

Vestre Cemetery

Erik Clausen (7 March 1942 – 30 October 2024) was a Danish actor, film director and screenwriter.

Jesper Nehammer

1946–2022 (age 76)

Assistens Cemetery

Dentist Jesper Nehammer was known for his calm expertise and caring approach to patients.

Rolf Gjedsted

1947–2022 (age 75)

Garnison Cemetery

Poet Rolf Gjedsted wrote with precise language and quiet intelligence.

Villads Villadsen

1945–2021 (age 76)

Garnison Cemetery

Villads Villadsen was a prominent Danish art historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the study of art and cultu...

Peter Lund Madsen

1960–2025 (age 65)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Physician Peter Lund Madsen combined scientific rigor with compassionate care.

Kasper Schyberg

1935–2022 (age 87)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Kasper Schyberg was a respected film director whose thoughtful stories enriched Danish cinema.

Bodil Wamberg

1929–2021 (age 92)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Bodil Wamberg was a respected Danish author whose literary works made significant contributions to Danish culture.

Jytte Reichstein Nilsson

1932–2020 (age 88)

Frederiksberg Old Cemetery

Jytte Reichstein Nilsson (1932–2020) was a Danish protozoologist and educator.

Leif Petersen

1934–2025 (age 91)

Holmen Cemetery

Lone Høyer Hansen

1950–2021 (age 71)

Holmen Cemetery

Lone Høyer Hansen (1950 – August 17, 2021) was a Danish sculptor who created works with combinations of untraditional...

Bodil Westerholm

1919–2021 (age 102)

Church of Our Lady

Jens Engberg

1936–2024 (age 88)

Bispebjerg Cemetery

Jens Engberg was a professor whose mentorship shaped aspiring minds with clarity and encouragement.

Carl Anker Jensen

1925–2020 (age 95)

Asmild Church

Bent Melchior

1929–2021 (age 92)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Marcus Choleva

1933–2021 (age 88)

Jewish Western Cemetery

Marcus Choleva (12 April 1933 – 12 November 2021) was a Danish businessman.

Frans Rasmussen

1944–2020 (age 76)

Holtug

Niels Vigild

1945–2022 (age 77)

Holmen Cemetery

Niels Vigild was a respected Danish actor known for his work across film, television, and theatre.

Peter W. Amby

1982–2022 (age 40)

Holmen Cemetery

Seppo Mattinen

1930–2022 (age 92)

Holmen Cemetery

Seppo Mattinen was a Finnish painter whose distinctive works enriched the Nordic art community.

Sidney Lee

1979–2022 (age 43)

Holmen Cemetery

Erik Aschengreen

1935–2023 (age 88)

Holmen Cemetery

Erik Aschengreen (31 August 1935 – 9 September 2023) was a Danish historian and dance critic.

Svend Bjerg

1942–2020 (age 78)

Holmen Cemetery

Svend Bjerg was a Danish theologian whose scholarly contributions shaped religious and theological discourse.