Deaths in the 2020s

Henning Becker

1943–2021 (age 78)

Sankt Mikkels Kirke, Slagelse

Henning Becker was a journalist whose reporting and writing contributed to Danish public discourse.

Holger Graversen

1936–2023 (age 87)

Hadsund Church

Holger Graversen was a politician whose dedication to public service shaped his community and country.

Mogens Hermansen

1931–2021 (age 90)

Hellerup Cemetery

Rita Angela

1933–2020 (age 87)

Hellerup Cemetery

Bent Foltmann

1925–2022 (age 97)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Writer Bent Foltmann shared stories that reflected warmth and insight.

Svend Johansen

1930–2021 (age 91)

Solbjerg Park Cemetery

Jens Sørensen

1941–2020 (age 79)

Vedbæk Church

Jens Sørensen (4 April 1941 – 21 November 2020) was a Danish cyclist.

Børge Krogh

1942–2022 (age 80)

Vejgaard Church

Børge Krogh (18 April 1942 – 7 September 2022) was a Danish boxer.

Per Westergaard

1952–2022 (age 70)

Gistrup

Torkil Holm

1924–2021 (age 97)

Vestre Cemetery

Torkil Holm was a dedicated chemical engineer known for steady leadership and thoughtful mentorship.

Ingvar Cronhammar

1947–2021 (age 74)

Gjellerup

Ingvar Cronhammar (17 December 1947 – 20 May 2021) was a Swedish-Danish sculptor, who lived in Denmark from 1965 until...

Gunnar Ortmann

1947–2021 (age 74)

Hillerød Kirkegård

Gunnar Ortmann was a principled diplomat known for steady statesmanship.

Stig Broström

1945–2024 (age 79)

Helsingør Cemetery

Stig Broström was a Danish pedagogue whose career was devoted to advancing educational practices and mentoring.

Bent Mejding

1937–2024 (age 87)

Søllerød Cemetery

Bent Mejding (14 January 1937 – 12 November 2024) was a Danish actor, stage director, and theatre manager.

Bo Christensen

1937–2020 (age 83)

Søllerød Cemetery

Bo Christensen (24 August 1937 – 11 April 2020) was a Danish film producer.

Rebecca Brüel

1952–2024 (age 72)

Kerteminde Fjord

Rebecca Brüel was a singer whose expressive voice touched hearts.

Jens Folmer Jepsen

1957–2024 (age 67)

Åbyhøj Church

Jens Folmer Jepsen was a screenwriter known for emotive and thoughtful storytelling.

Jørgen Leth

1937–2025 (age 88)

Holmen Cemetery

Jørgen Leth (Danish: [ˈjɶɐ̯ˀn̩ ˈlet]; 14 June 1937 – 29 September 2025) was a Danish poet and film director wh...

Hans Hertel

1939–2023 (age 84)

Holmen Cemetery

Hans Hertel was a writer whose thoughtful prose explored the human experience.

Lone Dybkjær

1940–2020 (age 80)

Holmen Cemetery

Lone Dybkjær (23 May 1940 – 20 July 2020) was a Danish politician.

Maria Giacobbe

1928–2024 (age 96)

Holmen Cemetery

Maria Giacobbe (14 August 1928 – 27 January 2024) was an Italian-Danish writer.

Thorkild Simonsen

1926–2022 (age 96)

Vestre Cemetery

Thorkild Simonsen (7 July 1926 – 4 September 2022) was a Danish politician and member of the Social Democrats.

Yahya Hassan

1995–2020 (age 25)

Vestre Cemetery

Yahya Hassan (19 May 1995 – 29 April 2020) was a Danish poet and political activist of Palestinian descent, whose poem...

Paul Hüttel

1935–2025 (age 90)

Holmen Cemetery

Paul Hüttel (13 July 1935 – 24 October 2025) was a Danish actor.

Tage Lyneborg

1946–2020 (age 74)

Holmen Cemetery

Tage Lyneborg was a Danish architect whose designs contributed to the built environment.

Bent Korner

1920–2020 (age 100)

Ordrup Cemetery

Bent Korner was a physician respected for compassion and steady care.

Preben Damgaard

1963–2022 (age 59)

Søllerød Cemetery

Preben Damgaard was a Danish businessperson known for his entrepreneurial contributions.

Stig Brøgger

1941–2021 (age 80)

Søllerød Cemetery

Stig Brøgger (8 December 1941 – 8 February 2021) was a Danish artist who worked with sculpture, painting, installatio...

Svend Erik Bjerg

1944–2023 (age 79)

Søllerød Cemetery

Svend Erik Bjerg (16 November 1944 – 2 August 2023) was a Danish cyclist.

Svend Schack von Fyren Kieler

1922–2021 (age 99)

Søllerød Cemetery

Svend Schack von Fyren Kieler was a Danish naval officer who served his country with distinction.

Anne Lise Klinge

1924–2020 (age 96)

Ordrup Cemetery

Anne Lise Klinge was a celebrated ballet dancer whose grace inspired audiences and students alike.

Hans Ole Hein

1939–2023 (age 84)

Søllerød Cemetery

Hans Ole Hein was a Danish attending physician dedicated to patient care and healthcare service.

Johnny Madsen

1951–2024 (age 73)

Thyborøn Church

Johnny Madsen (31 March 1951 – 4 November 2024) was a Danish musician, songwriter and painter.

Jimmi Riis

1986–2024 (age 38)

Sejs-Svejbæk Church

Jimmi Riis was a spirited handball player remembered for his dedication and warmth.

Mads Lundby Hansen

1969–2023 (age 54)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Mads Lundby Hansen (21 September 1969 – 5 June 2023) was a Danish economist, liberal debater and chief economist at th...

Inge Thygesen

1935–2024 (age 89)

Sorgenfri Cemetery

Inge Thygesen was a Danish permanent secretary whose career advanced public administration and governance.

Hanna Laursen

1936–2020 (age 84)

Nørremarkskirken

Hanna Ivy Laursen (19 May 1936 – March 2020) was a Danish diver.

Peter Christensen

1975–2025 (age 50)

Sundby Cemetery

Peter Christensen (25 April 1975 – 6 February 2025) was a Danish politician.

Per Søndergård Pedersen

1954–2020 (age 66)

Søndre Kirkegård

Per Søndergård Pedersen was a Danish businessperson who lived from 1954 to 2020.

Søren Christensen

1976–2020 (age 44)

Tønder Cemetery

Søren Christensen was a Danish editor-in-chief who lived from 1976 to 2020.

Preben Rudiengaard

1944–2022 (age 78)

Ribe old cemetery

Preben Georg Rudiengaard (28 April 1944 – 14 October 2022) was a Danish politician.

Thorkild Grosbøll

1948–2020 (age 72)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Thorkild Grosbøll (27 February 1948 – 10 May 2020) was a parish priest in the Church of Denmark.

Finn Harald Simonsen

1932–2021 (age 89)

Taarbæk Kirkegård

Finn Harald Simonsen was a Danish businessperson who lived from 1932 to 2021.

Nanna Noe-Nygaard

1940–2024 (age 84)

Lyngby Parkkirkegård

Nanna Noe-Nygaard was an accomplished Danish geologist whose research advanced understanding of geological science.

Vibeke Stybe

1922–2021 (age 99)

Lyngby Parkkirkegård

Vibeke Stybe was a Danish writer whose thoughtful prose illuminated histories both personal and shared.

Lily Weiding

1924–2021 (age 97)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Lily Weiding (22 October 1924 – 15 June 2021) was a Danish actress.

Jørgen Bech-Andersen

1932–2021 (age 89)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Jørgen Bech-Andersen was a distinguished Danish microbiologist whose research advanced the field of microbiology.

Henrik Bjerre-Nielsen

1955–2022 (age 67)

Vedbæk Cemetery

Henrik Bjerre-Nielsen was a compassionate presence in his community, remembered for nurturing connections with warmth.

Poul-Erik Nielsen

1931–2023 (age 92)

Vinderød cemetery

Poul-Erik Nielsen (10 April 1931 – 14 January 2023) was a Danish badminton player.

Lille Palle

1942–2023 (age 81)

New Cemetery of Gilleleje

Lille Palle was a beloved Danish musician whose performances brought joy to audiences throughout his career.