Notable Deaths on April 29
750+ people died on this day throughout history
Douglas H. Cooper
1815–1879 (age 64)
Bryan County
Douglas H. Cooper was a 19th-century American landowner and community figure in Mississippi.
Cadwalader Ringgold
1802–1867 (age 65)
Green Mount Cemetery
Cadwalader Ringgold was a Washington County resident and naval officer who lived from 1802 to 1867.
Rufus King
1755–1827 (age 72)
Grace Episcopal Churchyard
Rufus King was a prominent Scarborough-born statesman and diplomat who served as U.S. Senator and Minister to Great Brit...
John Wilkins, Jr.
1761–1816 (age 55)
Homewood Cemetery
John Wilkins, Jr. was an American physician and medical educator in the early 19th century.
Mattias Ripa
1972–2025 (age 53)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
French writer whose literary contributions enriched contemporary French culture.
David Hatler Webb
1949–2024 (age 75)
Cottage Grove
David Hatler Webb (1949-2024) was a Minnesota resident buried at Cottage Grove.
Tiiu-Reet Kõrven
1938–2024 (age 86)
Liiva Cemetery
Tiiu-Reet Kõrven guided generations with warmth and a steadfast love of learning.
Zoya Zelinskaya
1929–2024 (age 95)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Zoya Zelinskaya (1929-2024) was a Moscow-based Russian who lived for 95 years, spanning most of the 20th and early 21st ...
István Vágó
1949–2023 (age 74)
Budapest
István Vágó (14 February 1949 – 29 April 2023) was a Hungarian television host and political activist, best known a...
Duygu Sağıroğlu
1932–2023 (age 91)
Feriköy Cemetery
Turkish screenwriter known for her contributions to cinema.
Sergey Kolesnikov
1955–2023 (age 68)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sergei Valentinovich Kolesnikov (Russian: Серге́й Валенти́нович Коле́сников; 4 January 19...
Ákos Schumacher
1973–2022 (age 49)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Ákos Schumacher was a Hungarian triathlete known for his dedication to endurance sports.
Anne Buydens
1919–2021 (age 102)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Anne Buydens was a Hanover-born philanthropist and film producer whose longtime partnership with Kirk Douglas complement...
Judson Allison Lovingood
1936–2021 (age 85)
Elmwood Cemetery
Judson Allison Lovingood (1936-2021) was laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery.
Hans van Baalen
1960–2021 (age 61)
The Hague Roman Catholic Cemetery
Johannes Cornelis "Hans" van Baalen (17 June 1960 – 29 April 2021) was a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Fr...
Servet Yörük
1950–2021 (age 71)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Turkish soldier who dedicated his life to national service and defense.
Harold R. DeMoss, Jr.
1930–2020 (age 90)
Houston
Harold R. DeMoss, Jr. (1930–2020) was a Houston-born federal judge buried there.
Lenora Garfinkel
1930–2020 (age 90)
Paramus
Lenora Garfinkel (1930–2020) had roots in The Bronx and was interred in Paramus.
Al Edwards
1937–2020 (age 83)
Texas State Cemetery
Al Edwards (1937–2020) was an American politician who spent decades as a member of the Texas House of Representatives ...
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...
Germano Celant
1940–2020 (age 80)
cemetery of Lambrate
Germano Celant (11 September 1940 – 29 April 2020) was an Italian art historian, critic, and curator who coined the te...
Eldon Bargewell
1947–2019 (age 72)
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
Eldon Bargewell was a U.S. Army general officer and Special Forces commander.
Vytautas Laurušas
1930–2019 (age 89)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Composer remembered for melding innovation with the poetic spirit of Lithuanian musical tradition.
Ivan Šeiner
1937–2019 (age 82)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Ivan Šeiner was a Czech writer whose literary contributions enriched the country's cultural tradition.
Pavel Vycpálek
1945–2019 (age 74)
Olšany Cemetery
Pavel Vycpálek (1945–2019) was a Czech resident whose life encompassed the Cold War era and the democratic transforma...
Andrzej Straszak
1931–2018 (age 87)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Andrzej Straszak was a computer scientist whose work contributed to the advancement of computing technology and innovati...
Artur Rogowski
1936–2018 (age 82)
Osobowice Cemetery
Polish athlete whose sporting achievements contributed to Poland's athletic tradition.
Ewa Dyakowska-Berbeka
1957–2018 (age 61)
New Cemetery in Zakopane
Ewa Dyakowska-Berbeka (22 September 1957 – 29 April 2018) was a Polish painter, graphic and stage designer.
Geneviève Claisse
1935–2018 (age 83)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Geneviève Claisse (French pronunciation: [ʒənvjɛv klɛs]; 17 July 1935 – 30 April 2018) was a French geometrical a...
Rose Laurens
1951–2018 (age 67)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Rose Laurens, previously billed as Rose Merryl (born Rose Podwojny; 4 March 1951 – 29 April 2018), was a French-Polish...
Yitzhak Elron
1924–2017 (age 93)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Yitzhak Elron was a military officer who served with dedication from 1924 to 2017.
Şadan Bezeyiş
1926–2017 (age 91)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Şadan Bezeyiş was an accomplished Turkish painter whose artistic works enriched the nation's visual arts heritage.
Miloš Pětiletý
1942–2016 (age 74)
Olšany Cemetery
Miloš Pětiletý was a Czech citizen.
Paul Hudak
1952–2015 (age 63)
Grove Street Cemetery
Paul Hudak was a Yale computer science professor noted for his leadership in designing the Haskell programming language.
Ovidiu Drimba
1919–2015 (age 96)
Lugașu de Sus
Romanian literary critic whose scholarship enriched understanding of Romanian letters.
Wiktor Dominowski
1932–2015 (age 83)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Polish teacher whose career was dedicated to education and the development of his students.
Jean-Pierre Joulin
1933–2015 (age 82)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Jean-Pierre Joulin was a French journalist dedicated to reporting and news coverage throughout his career.
Anna Sabbat
1924–2015 (age 91)
Gunnersbury Cemetery
Anna Sabbat was a woman of grace who lived from 1924 to 2015.
Walter Walsh
1907–2014 (age 107)
Arlington National Cemetery
Walter Walsh (1907–2014) of Union City was an American FBI agent and Olympic marksman whose long service earned him bu...
Enver Dönmez
1943–2014 (age 71)
Malatya Province
Turkish actor known for his contributions to cinema and television.
Joel Goldsmith
1957–2012 (age 55)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Joel Goldsmith (1957-2012) was a Los Angeles-born composer who created evocative scores for television series including ...
Jim McCrary
1939–2012 (age 73)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Jim McCrary (1939–2012) was a photographer whose images captured iconic moments before he was laid to rest at Forest L...
Roman Andrzejewski
1931–2012 (age 81)
Górczyński Cemetery
Roman Andrzejewski (1931–2012) was a Polish politician who served his community through public office.
Alojzy Andrzej Łuczak
1930–2011 (age 81)
Junikowo Cemetery
Alojzy Andrzej Łuczak (1930-2011) was a Polish person from Poznań who was laid to rest at Junikowo Cemetery.
Биркенфельд, Всеволод Янович
1927–2010 (age 83)
Forest Cemetery
Viktor Georgievich Gromov (1927-2010) was a Russian resident from Lunevo who was buried at Staro-Severnoe Cemetery.
Faivi Klyuchik
1933–2008 (age 75)
Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery
Faivi Klyuchik was a gifted photographer whose lens preserved the resilience and quiet joys of community life.
Claus Nissen
1938–2008 (age 70)
Holmen Cemetery
Actor Claus Nissen is remembered for authentic performances and a warm presence.
Pierre Haicault de La Regontais
1924–2007 (age 83)
Le Pouliguen
Pierre Haicault de La Regontais served his country with quiet resolve and is remembered at Le Pouliguen.
John Kenneth Galbraith
1908–2006 (age 98)
Indian Hill Cemetery
John Kenneth Galbraith (1908–2006) was a Canadian-American economist and diplomat buried at Indian Hill Cemetery.
John C. Trever
1916–2006 (age 90)
Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum
John C. Trever (1916–2006) was a Milwaukee-born archaeologist and biblical scholar whose remains lie at Mountain View ...