Notable Deaths on April 17
730+ people died on this day throughout history
Henry Adams Bullard
1788–1851 (age 63)
Girod Street Cemetery
Henry Adams Bullard was an American jurist and politician from Pepperell who lived from 1788 to 1851.
Alexander Smyth
1765–1830 (age 65)
Congressional Cemetery
Alexander Smyth (1765-1830) was an Irish-born American military officer, lawyer, and congressman from Virginia.
Joseph Kirkbride Milnor II
1775–1828 (age 53)
Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
Joseph Kirkbride Milnor II was a New Jersey clergyman and educator of the early 19th century.
John McKernan
1942–2025 (age 83)
Edgewater New Smyrna Cemetery
John McKernan (born 1948) is an American politician who served as Governor of Maine from 1987 to 1995 and later represen...
Ronald Scott
1917–2025 (age 108)
Cementerio Británico
Ronald David Scott (20 October 1917 – 17 April 2025) was an Argentine-born British naval aviator who flew for the Roya...
Gideon Samet
1940–2024 (age 84)
Morasha Cemetery
Gideon Samet was an acclaimed Israeli writer whose thoughtful commentary and literary contributions shaped cultural disc...
April Stevens
1929–2023 (age 94)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
April Stevens' sultry voice captured audiences with hits like 'Deep Purple' and brought sophistication to popular music ...
Maria Teresa Kiszczak
1934–2023 (age 89)
Orthodox Cemetery in Warsaw
Maria Teresa Kiszczak was a Polish writer whose literary works enriched Polish cultural life from 1934 to 2023.
Olivier Cavrel
1965–2023 (age 58)
Capbis
Olivier Cavrel was a French entrepreneur whose business ventures contributed to economic development.
Uno Rosme
1928–2022 (age 94)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Architect Uno Rosme (1928–2022) left a legacy of calm, community-minded design that continues to serve the people arou...
Zbigniew Hałat
1950–2022 (age 72)
Osobowice Cemetery
Zbigniew Hałat was a Polish physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care.
Hester Ford
1905–2021 (age 116)
York Memorial Park
Hester Ford (1905-2021) was a Lancaster supercentenarian celebrated for riding out more than a century of American histo...
Lilli Hazak
1937–2021 (age 84)
Vana-Pärnu cemetery
Lilli Hazak was a prosecutor known for her integrity and steadfast belief in justice.
John Brereton
1934–2021 (age 87)
Cohuna
John Phyland Brereton (8 October 1934 – 17 April 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in...
Erol Demiröz
1940–2021 (age 81)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Erol Demiröz (1 January 1940 – 17 April 2021) was a Turkish actor.
Paul Shelden
1941–2020 (age 79)
New Montefiore Cemetery
Paul Shelden (1941–2020) was a Brooklyn resident remembered at New Montefiore Cemetery.
Sergio Fantoni
1930–2020 (age 90)
major cemetery of Milan
Sergio Fantoni (7 August 1930 – 17 April 2020) was an Italian actor, voice actor, playwright and director.
Ya'akov Nehoshtan
1925–2019 (age 94)
Har HaMenuchot
Ya'akov Nehoshtan (Hebrew: יעקב נחושתן; 22 April 1925 – 17 April 2019) was an Israeli politician and diploma...
Irina Brzhevskaya
1929–2019 (age 90)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Irina Sergeyevna Brzhevskaya (Russian: Ири́на Серге́евна Брже́вская; 27 December 1929 – 17 A...
Carl Kasell
1934–2018 (age 84)
Fairfax Memorial Park
Carl Kasell (1934–2018) of Goldsboro was a beloved radio broadcaster whose final resting place is Fairfax Memorial Par...
Moti Morel
1952–2018 (age 66)
Morasha Cemetery
Moti Morel lent his creative vision to media projects that elevated meaningful stories.
Josef Pecha
1939–2018 (age 79)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Josef Pecha (1939–2018) was a resident of the Zlín region.
Yakov Ryabov
1928–2018 (age 90)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yakov Ryabov was a prominent politician whose career in public service reflected dedication to civic responsibility.
Doris Roberts
1925–2016 (age 91)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
St. Louis-born actress Doris Roberts, beloved for her role on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ died in 2016 and rests at W...
František Vališ
1948–2016 (age 68)
Cemetery in Mařatice
František Vališ (1948–2016) was a resident of Mařatice.
Carolin Petit
1957–2016 (age 59)
Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier
Carolin Petit composed with a keen ear for narrative, giving voice to stories that continue to resonate on concert progr...
Adolph Alfred Taubman
1924–2015 (age 91)
Clover Hill Park Cemetery
Adolph Alfred Taubman (1924–2015) was buried at Clover Hill Park Cemetery after living in Pontiac.
Stanisław Maślanka
1924–2015 (age 91)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Polish professional whose contributions were valued by his community and colleagues.
Cheo Feliciano
1935–2014 (age 79)
Román Baldorioty de Castro National Pantheon
Cheo Feliciano's voice and passion helped bring salsa and bolero to audiences around the world.
Eduardas Jonušas
1932–2014 (age 82)
Nida ethnographic cemetery
Eduardas Jonušas was a painter whose lyrical depictions of the coast and countryside left a lasting impression on Lithu...
Gerald Fremlin
1924–2013 (age 89)
Blyth
Gerald Fremlin was a geographer whose scholarly contributions advanced the field of geographic study.
Wacław Nycz
1954–2013 (age 59)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Wacław Nycz was a notable Polish athlete whose career exemplified dedication to sport.
Maxime Ravel
1929–2013 (age 84)
Cimetière des Charmettes (Riom)
Maxime Ravel is fondly remembered for his quiet strength and the heartfelt bonds he nurtured throughout his life.
Stanley Rogers Resor
1917–2012 (age 95)
Spring Grove Cemetery
Stanley Rogers Resor (1917-2012) served as U.S. Secretary of the Army during the Vietnam War era and later ran a major a...
Irving Millman
1923–2012 (age 89)
Shalom Memorial Park
Irving Millman (1923–2012) was a New York City resident whose life spanned nearly nine decades.
Jan Forsberg
1932–2012 (age 80)
Järfälla cemetery
Jan Forsberg was a Swedish painter whose work spanned the latter twentieth century.
Nikolay Kolesov
1925–2012 (age 87)
Volkovo Cemetery
Nikolay Kolesov (1925–2012) was a Russian economist whose work advanced economic scholarship.
Ly Ranne
1964–2010 (age 46)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Ly Ranne was a graceful model admired for her poise and encouragement of emerging talent.
Miroslav Vágner
1927–2010 (age 83)
Břevnov Monastery
Miroslav Vágner (1927–2010) was a Catholic priest.
Ali Elverdi
1924–2010 (age 86)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Ali Elverdi (1924-2010) was a Turkish individual from Mustafakemalpaşa district buried at Cebeci Asri Cemetery.
Leszek Marciniec
1940–2010 (age 70)
Busko-Zdrój
Leszek Marciniec was a teacher in Busko-Zdrój.
Janina Wolska-Bochenek
1921–2010 (age 89)
Powązki Cemetery
Janina Wolska-Bochenek was a Polish mathematician who lived from 1921 to 2010.
Jan Wojewnik
1922–2010 (age 88)
Łostowicki Cemetery
Jan Wojewnik (1922-2010) was a Polish individual buried at Łostowicki Cemetery.
Shojaeddin Shafa
1918–2010 (age 92)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Shojaeddin Shafa was a writer celebrated for his thoughtful and resilient storytelling.
Betty Betz
1920–2010 (age 90)
Paget
Betty Betz, television presenter of Paget, 1920–2010.
Danny Federici
1950–2008 (age 58)
Saint Magdalen Cemetery
Danny Federici (1950-2008) of Flemington is buried at Saint Magdalen Cemetery.
Romema Halevy-Segal
1935–2008 (age 73)
Savyon Cemetery
Romema Halevy-Segal was a visionary business executive whose steady leadership elevated Israeli commerce.
Kitty Carlisle
1910–2007 (age 97)
Ferncliff Cemetery
Kitty Carlisle (1910–2007) was a New Orleans-born singer and actress best known as a perennial panelist on the quiz sh...
Leonid Zelenský
1918–2006 (age 88)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Leonid Zelenský (1918–2006) was a resident of Prostějov.
Julius Koppel
1910–2005 (age 95)
Holmen Cemetery
Julius Koppel was a Danish violinist whose musical artistry enriched Denmark's cultural heritage.