Deaths in the 2020s

Niels Martin Carlsen

1951–2020 (age 69)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Niels Martin Carlsen was a devoted actor whose work touched the hearts of Danish audiences.

Christian Oldenburg

1943–2020 (age 77)

Hellebæk Cemetery

Christian Oldenburg was a respected diplomat whose steady leadership fostered mutual respect abroad.

Britt Bendixen

1942–2023 (age 81)

Brønshøj Cemetery

Britt Bendixen (14 January 1942 — 18 February 2023) was a Danish choreographer and dance instructor who is remembered ...

Jens Erik Behn

1936–2021 (age 85)

Vinderød cemetery

Jens Erik Behn was a director who served his profession with distinction from 1936 to 2021.

Erik Billeskov Frederiksen

1926–2020 (age 94)

Vinderød cemetery

Erik Billeskov Frederiksen was an engineer whose thoughtful approach left a steady mark on his field.

Jørgen Hallundbæk

1962–2022 (age 60)

Vinderød cemetery

Jørgen Hallundbæk was a businessperson whose career reflected his dedication to commercial success and professional in...

Otto Th. Nielsen

1919–2023 (age 104)

Asmild Kirkegård

Otto Th. Nielsen was a politician whose steady service left a lasting imprint on his community.

Per Chr. Frost

1954–2023 (age 69)

Risskov Kirkegård

Per Chr. Frost enlivened Danish music with masterful guitar work and a generous collaborative spirit.

Jens Jørgen Bolvig

1930–2024 (age 94)

Hjørring Kirkegård

Jens Jørgen Bolvig spent his life in public service, tirelessly advocating for solidarity and fairness in his community...

Freddy Bugge Christiansen

1946–2021 (age 75)

Risskov Kirkegård

Freddy Bugge Christiansen inspired students with a thoughtful, curious approach to scholarship and mentorship.

Erik Crone

1946–2022 (age 76)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Erik Crone (22 November 1946 – 14 October 2022) was a Danish film producer and father of Natasja Crone Back.

Jesper Lacoppidan

1954–2022 (age 68)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Jørn Lehmann Petersen

1951–2022 (age 71)

Broager Kirkegård

Jørn Lehmann Petersen stewarded local politics with patience and a commitment to inclusive dialogue.

Tyge Arnfred

1919–2021 (age 102)

Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård

Tyge Arnfred designed built spaces with care for light and proportion, always mindful of the people they serve.

Pauli Pedersen

1937–2021 (age 84)

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Pauli Pedersen was an engineer respected for his steady resolve and collaborative spirit in solving complex challenges.

Anne Knudsen

1948–2022 (age 74)

Stenløse Cemetery

David Rehling

1949–2021 (age 72)

Dragør Cemetery

David Rehling was a jurist dedicated to fairness and the protection of individual rights in public life.

Hanne Andersen

1939–2024 (age 85)

Gladsaxe Kirkegård

Hanne Andersen (2 April 1939 – 3 March 2024) was a Danish politician who served as a member of the Folketing.

Hans V. Bischoff

1932–2021 (age 89)

Dragør Cemetery

Hans V. Bischoff was a television presenter celebrated for his warmth, professionalism, and sincere curiosity about peop...

Knud Enggaard

1929–2024 (age 95)

Dalum Cemetery

Knud Enggaard (4 June 1929 – 11 April 2024) was a Danish politician representing the centre-right Venstre party.

Ib Christensen

1930–2023 (age 93)

Nordre Kirkegård

Ib Christensen (15 March 1930 – 3 January 2023) was a Danish politician.

Oluf Krieger von Lowzow

1931–2022 (age 91)

Estruplund Churchyard

Søren Pape Poulsen

1971–2024 (age 53)

Bjerringbro Kirkegård

Søren Pape Poulsen (31 December 1971 – 2 March 2024) was a Danish politician who served as a member of the Folketing ...

Niels Due Jensen

1943–2024 (age 81)

Bjerringbro Kirkegård

Niels Due Jensen was a mechanical engineer remembered for his inventive mind and generous mentorship.

Thorvald Odgaard

1943–2020 (age 77)

Nibe Kirkegård

Thorvald Odgaard was a Danish person who lived from 1943 to 2020 in Nibe and was buried at Nibe Kirkegård.

Alfred Glotz

1928–2022 (age 94)

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Alfred Glotz was a beloved teacher whose guidance shaped the minds and hearts of many students.

Andrzej Kapuścik

1949–2020 (age 71)

Vienna

Andrzej Kapuścik was an architect whose careful designs enriched Vienna's urban landscape.

Jiří Toman

1938–2020 (age 82)

Krems

Jiří Toman (5 November 1938 – 20 April 2020) was a Czech-born Swiss jurist and professor.

Sigi Kulterer

1955–2025 (age 70)

Ruden

Musician Sigi Kulterer brought joy and warmth to audiences with his spirited performances.

Willi Resetarits

1948–2022 (age 74)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Wilhelm Resetarits (21 December 1948 – 24 April 2022), better known as Willi Resetarits and Ostbahn Kurti, was an Aust...

Arik Brauer

1929–2021 (age 92)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Arik Brauer (Hebrew: אריק בראואר; 4 January 1929 – 24 January 2021) was an Austrian painter, printmaker, poe...

Christiane Hörbiger

1938–2022 (age 84)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Christiane Hörbiger (13 October 1938 – 30 November 2022) was an Austrian stage, film, and television actress.

Doro Kowatsch

1956–2024 (age 68)

Seckau

Aircraft pilot Doro Kowatsch was admired for her skill and calm leadership in the skies.

Erhard Busek

1941–2022 (age 81)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Erhard Busek (25 March 1941 – 13 March 2022) was an Austrian politician from the Christian-conservative People's Party...

Hugo Portisch

1927–2021 (age 94)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Hugo Portisch (19 February 1927 – 1 April 2021) was a longstanding, broadly recognized and popular Austrian journalist...

Peter Patzak

1945–2021 (age 76)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Peter Patzak (2 January 1945 – 11 March 2021) was an Austrian film director and screenwriter.

Anneliese Fleck

1923–2020 (age 97)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Anneliese Fleck was an Austrian author whose literary career extended across most of the twentieth century.

Archduchess Yolande, Archduchess Carl Ludwig of Austria

1923–2023 (age 100)

Imperial Crypt

Archduchess Yolande of Austria (née Princesse Yolande Marie Jeanne Charlotte de Ligne; 6 May 1923 – 13 September 2023...

Lotte Brainin

1920–2020 (age 100)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Lotte Brainin is remembered for her steady compassion and quiet commitment to others.

Helmut Lackner

1954–2024 (age 70)

Puchenau

Historian Helmut Lackner shared a lifelong passion for telling meaningful stories from history.

Gerda Wacek

1933–2021 (age 88)

Friedhof Oberlaa

Gerda Wacek was an Austrian writer whose literary career extended into the twenty-first century.

Michael Karl Proházka

1956–2023 (age 67)

Geras Abbey

Canon Michael Karl Proházka served Geras Abbey with thoughtful leadership and faith.

Countess Margarete Kálnoky von Köröspatak

1926–2025 (age 99)

Persenbeug Castle

Countess Margarete Kálnoky von Köröspatak was an Austrian noblewoman associated with Persenbeug Castle.

Walter Michalitsch

1931–2020 (age 89)

Pyhra

Anton Eckel

1939–2023 (age 84)

Gießhübl

Painter Anton Eckel captured everyday beauty with thoughtful brushwork.

Heinz Vettermann

1957–2021 (age 64)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Heinz Vettermann (1957–2021) served with integrity and compassion, leaving a legacy of thoughtful public service.

Oskar Höfinger

1935–2022 (age 87)

Vienna Central Cemetery

Richard Lugner

1932–2024 (age 92)

Grinzing Cemetery

Richard Siegfried "Mörtel" Lugner (11 October 1932 – 12 August 2024) was an Austrian businessman in the construction ...

Erich Schleyer

1940–2021 (age 81)

Grinzing Cemetery

Bernhard Kletter

1957–2021 (age 64)

Grinzing Cemetery

Bernhard Kletter was an Austrian news presenter and journalist.