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Paulette Goddard

1910–1990 (age 80)

Canton of Ticino

An American actress of talent and distinction in Hollywood's golden age.

Elias Canetti

1905–1994 (age 89)

Fluntern Cemetery

Elias Canetti (Bulgarian: Елиас Канети; 25 July 1905 – 14 August 1994; ; German pronunciation: [eˈliːas k...

Roger Dafflon

1914–1996 (age 82)

Cemetery of Kings

A Swiss politician dedicated to public service and democratic governance.

Claude Ketterer

1927–1994 (age 67)

Cemetery of Kings

Claude Ketterer served with steady conviction, helping ensure that civic life reflected the voices of every community.

François Peyrot

1918–1998 (age 80)

Cemetery of Kings

Hugo Pratt

1927–1995 (age 68)

Grandvaux

Ugo Eugenio Prat (15 June 1927 – 20 August 1995), better known as Hugo Pratt, was an Italian comic book creator who wa...

Michel Soutter

1932–1991 (age 59)

Cemetery of Kings

Alice Rivaz

1901–1998 (age 97)

Cemetery of Kings

Alice Rivaz chronicled the intimacies and moral choices of postwar Switzerland with lyrical precision.

Alfred Borel

1902–1997 (age 95)

Cemetery of Kings

Jeanne de Salzmann

1889–1990 (age 101)

Cemetery of Kings

Jeanne de Salzmann crafted screen stories that bore witness to the human quest for meaning.

André Marc Jean Chavanne

1916–1990 (age 74)

Cemetery of Kings

Bernard Gagnebin

1915–1998 (age 83)

Cemetery of Kings

Bernard Gagnebin kept Swiss history vibrant through rigorous research and generous mentorship.

François Lachenal

1918–1997 (age 79)

Cemetery of Kings

François Paul Lachenal (Geneva 31 May 1918 – 22 August 1997) was a Swiss publisher and diplomat, who beginning in 194...

Sergey Sheremetev

1900–1996 (age 96)

Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District

Sergey Sheremetev served as a gentle bridge between cultures along the Riviera and Pays-d'Enhaut.

Friedrich Dürrenmatt

1921–1990 (age 69)

Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel

Robert, Archduke of Austria-Este

1915–1996 (age 81)

Loretokapelle

Robert, Archduke of Austria-Este (given names: Robert Karl Ludwig Maximilian Michael Maria Anton Franz Ferdinand Joseph ...

Marcel Lefebvre

1905–1991 (age 86)

International Seminary of Saint Pius X

Marianne Hold

1929–1994 (age 65)

Zurich

Marianne Hold (15 May 1933 – 11 September 1994) was a German movie actress who became popular in the 1950s and 1960s f...

Ágoston Endrödy

1902–1990 (age 88)

Zurich

Karl Schefold

1905–1999 (age 94)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Karl Schefold (Austrian German: [ˈʃeːfɔld] ; 26 January 1905 – 16 April 1999) was a classical archaeologist based ...

André Kaminski

1923–1991 (age 68)

Cemetery Nordheim

Paul Sacher

1906–1999 (age 93)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Paul Sacher (28 April 1906 – 26 May 1999) was a Swiss conductor, patron and billionaire businessman.

Josef Hügi

1930–1995 (age 65)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Josef Hügi (23 January 1930 – 16 April 1995) was a Swiss international footballer who played as a striker from the la...

Elisabeth von Brasch

1907–1996 (age 89)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Elisabeth von Brasch opened doors between tongues, ensuring that stories crossed borders with grace.

Rolf Keller

1930–1993 (age 63)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Ferdinand Leitner

1912–1996 (age 84)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Ferdinand Leitner (4 March 1912 in Berlin – 3 June 1996 in Zürich) was a German conductor.

Heidemarie Hatheyer

1918–1990 (age 72)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Heidemarie Hatheyer was a renowned stage actor whose theatrical career left an indelible mark on twentieth-century drama...

Curt Riess

1902–1993 (age 91)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Curt Riess was a prolific writer known for his insightful reporting and fiction about the tumult of twentieth-century Eu...

Willy Spühler

1902–1990 (age 88)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Willy Spühler was a dedicated politician whose career was marked by service to his community and nation.

Kurt Gloor

1942–1997 (age 55)

Cemetery Manegg

Kurt Gloor (8 November 1942 – 20 September 1997) was a Swiss film director, screenwriter and producer.

Theo Pinkus

1909–1991 (age 82)

Cemetery Manegg

Theo Pinkus was a dedicated bookseller who championed the love of literature and reading in his community.

Emil Landolt

1895–1995 (age 100)

Cemetery Manegg

Emil Landolt was a dedicated politician who served with integrity and a strong commitment to democratic values.

Svetlana Beriosova

1932–1998 (age 66)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Svetlana Nikolayevna Beriosova (Russian: Светла́на Никола́евна Берёзова; 24 September 1932 �...

Thomas Ammann

1950–1993 (age 43)

Fluntern Cemetery

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Walter Robert Corti

1910–1990 (age 80)

Fluntern Cemetery

Walter Robert Corti was a talented writer whose literary contributions enriched the cultural heritage of his time.

Johannes Hürzeler

1908–1995 (age 87)

Wolfgottesacker

Johannes Hürzeler was a respected zoologist known for his contributions to the study of animal behavior and conservatio...

Lothar Forcart

1902–1990 (age 88)

Wolfgottesacker

Lothar Forcart was a respected zoologist whose scientific contributions enhanced our understanding of the natural world.

Jochen Neuhaus

1936–1995 (age 59)

Wolfgottesacker

Jochen Neuhaus was a gifted translator who helped bring diverse literary voices to new audiences.

Ernst Miescher

1905–1990 (age 85)

Wolfgottesacker

Ernst Miescher was a respected physicist whose scientific research contributed to the advancement of modern physics.

Gérold Veraguth

1914–1997 (age 83)

Wolfgottesacker

Gérold Veraguth was a meticulous drafter known for marrying technical precision with aesthetic sensitivity.

Franz Keller

1913–1991 (age 78)

Bremgarten cemetery

Franz Keller was a dedicated writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural richness of his time.

Tadeusz Reichstein

1897–1996 (age 99)

Jewish Cemetery of Basel

Tadeusz Reichstein (20 July 1897 – 1 August 1996), also known as Tadeus Reichstein, was a Polish-Swiss chemist and a N...

Zino Davidoff

1906–1994 (age 88)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Zino Davidoff was a Ukrainian-born tobacco merchant who founded the luxury Davidoff cigarette and cigar brand.

Edmond Safra

1932–1999 (age 67)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Edmond Safra was a Lebanese-Brazilian banker and philanthropist who founded Republic National Bank of New York and died ...

Charles Levinson

1920–1997 (age 77)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Charles Levinson was a Canadian-born international trade union leader who served as general secretary of the Internation...

Fritz Buri

1907–1995 (age 88)

Wolfgottesacker

Fritz Buri was a theologian whose thoughtful guidance inspired reflection and compassionate service.

Eduard Vischer

1903–1996 (age 93)

Wolfgottesacker

Eduard Vischer was a dedicated librarian whose work preserved and promoted access to knowledge and cultural heritage.

Hans Balmer

1903–1996 (age 93)

Wolfgottesacker

Hans Balmer was a dedicated musician whose artistry and mentorship left a lasting mark on audiences and performers.

Hans Rudolf Guggisberg

1930–1996 (age 66)

Wolfgottesacker

Katja Wulff

1890–1992 (age 102)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Katja Wulff was a pioneering choreographer whose inventive artistry helped shape the region’s modern dance language.