Notable Deaths on August 17
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
1886–1969 (age 83)
Graceland Cemetery
Pioneering modernist architect known for his minimalist approach and famous phrase "less is more."
John B. Weller
1812–1875 (age 63)
Girod Street Cemetery
John B. Weller was an American politician and diplomat who served as Governor of California and U.S. Senator.
John Baptiste Charles Lucas
1758–1842 (age 84)
Calvary Cemetery
John Baptiste Charles Lucas (1758-1842) was a French-born politician and judge in Missouri.
Lorenzo Da Ponte
1749–1838 (age 89)
Calvary Cemetery
Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian librettist and poet best known for his collaborations with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Veliko Stoyanov
1943–2024 (age 81)
Sinemorets
Veliko Stoyanov was an accomplished Bulgarian actor whose performances enriched the nation's cultural arts.
Ferenc Novák
1931–2024 (age 93)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Ferenc Novák was a prominent Hungarian choreographer known for his innovative contributions to dance.
Silvio Santos
1930–2024 (age 94)
Jewish Cemetery of Butantã
Senor Abravanel (Hebrew: סניור אברבנאל, romanized: Senhor Abarbanel; pronounced [saniur avravne'el]; 12 Dece...
Justyna Burska
1995–2024 (age 29)
Konstantynów Łódzki
Justyna Burska (7 April 1995 – 17 August 2024) was a Polish swimmer.
Boris Bystrov
1945–2024 (age 79)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Boris Yevgenievich Bystrov (Russian: Борис Евгеньевич Быстров; 12 February 1945 – 17 August 2024...
István Eőry
1932–2023 (age 91)
Kisoroszi
István Eőry was a dedicated Hungarian coach who significantly influenced athletic development and sports training.
Gabriella Kotsis
1928–2023 (age 95)
Óbuda Cemetery
Gabriella Kotsis (31 May 1928 – 17 August 2023) was a Hungarian indoor volleyball coach.
Jerzy Klamka
1931–2023 (age 92)
Powązki Cemetery
Polish electronic engineer whose innovations advanced the field of technology.
Borysław Kozielski
1964–2023 (age 59)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Borysław Kozielski (1964–2023) was a chairperson and organizational leader in Poland.
Arthur Pound
1930–2022 (age 92)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Arthur Joseph Pound (19 March 1930 – 17 August 2022) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne F...
William L. Webb, Jr.
1925–2021 (age 96)
West Point Cemetery
William L. Webb, Jr. (1925–2021) of Mineral Wells was buried at West Point Cemetery.
Lone Høyer Hansen
1950–2021 (age 71)
Holmen Cemetery
Lone Høyer Hansen (1950 – August 17, 2021) was a Danish sculptor who created works with combinations of untraditional...
Boyd Grant
1933–2020 (age 87)
Twin Falls Cemetery
Boyd Grant (1933-2020) made his mark as a college basketball coach before being buried at Twin Falls Cemetery in Idaho.
László Eősze
1923–2020 (age 97)
Farkasréti Cemetery
László Eősze was a distinguished pianist whose artistry resonated with grace and precision.
Cedric Benson
1982–2019 (age 37)
Texas State Cemetery
Cedric Benson (1982–2019) was an American football running back who starred with the University of Texas and played ni...
Dana Rutkutė
1922–2019 (age 97)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Actor Dana Rutkutė (1922–2019) inspired audiences with luminous performances that reflected the courage and kindness ...
José A. Martínez Suárez
1925–2019 (age 94)
La Chacarita Cemetery
José Antonio Martínez Suárez (2 October 1925 – 17 August 2019) was an Argentine film director and screenwriter.
Eugeniusz Rychlewski
1926–2019 (age 93)
Górczyński Cemetery
Eugeniusz Rychlewski was a Polish economist who lived from 1926 to 2019.
Lloyd Tyrell-Kenyon, 6th Baron Kenyon
1947–2019 (age 72)
St Chad's Church, Hanmer
Lloyd Tyrell-Kenyon, 6th Baron Kenyon, is remembered for his thoughtful political service and the steady support he offe...
Jiří Kubík
1951–2018 (age 67)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jiří Kubík was a Brno-based pedagogue who dedicated his career to education.
Vladimir Sharov
1952–2018 (age 66)
Peredelkino Cemetery
Vladimir Alexandrovich Sharov (Russian: Владимир Александрович Шаров, April 7, 1952 – August...
Jerry Roberts
1940–2017 (age 77)
Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
Jerry Roberts (1940-2017) was interred at Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery.
Edith Imogene Hancock May
1928–2017 (age 89)
Mars Hill Cemetery
Edith Imogene Hancock May (1928–2017) of Galena rests at Mars Hill Cemetery after a lifetime treasured by family.
František Hrůza
1923–2017 (age 94)
Měřín
František Hrůza was a Catholic priest from Měřín who dedicated his life to pastoral ministry and spiritual service.
Shelby Westbrook
1922–2016 (age 94)
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Shelby Westbrook (1922–2016) was a Tuskegee Airman and decorated fighter pilot from Arkansas who was later interred at...
Kim Ok-seon
1927–2016 (age 89)
Yongin Catholic Park Cemetery
Kim Ok-seon (1927-2016) was a South Korean individual buried at Yongin Catholic Park Cemetery.
Edward Borowski
1928–2016 (age 88)
Cmentarz Oliwski
Edward Borowski was a Polish biochemist whose career spanned decades of scientific research and innovation.
Horst Schmid-Schickhardt
1937–2016 (age 79)
Pragfriedhof Stuttgart
Horst Schmid-Schickhardt was a dedicated bank teller whose career reflected his commitment to financial service.
Mike Gaechter
1940–2015 (age 75)
Restland Memorial Park
Mike Gaechter was an American NFL defensive back, notably for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s.
Arnošt Lavante
1924–2015 (age 91)
Olšany Cemetery
Accomplished translator who bridged cultures through his linguistic expertise.
Václav Zápotocký
1906–2015 (age 109)
Vršovice Cemetery
Václav Zápotocký (1906–2015) was a Czech economist who lived to 108 years old.
Bohdan Jezierski
1929–2015 (age 86)
Powązki Cemetery
Bohdan Jezierski was a Polish architect whose designs contributed to the built landscape of his nation.
Josef Podpěra
1932–2014 (age 82)
Cemetery in Vysoké Popovice
Josef Podpěra lived from 1932 to 2014 as a community member.
Чукарин, Николай Иванович
1934–2014 (age 80)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
A person of service whose memory is honored at the Federal Military Memorial Cemetery.
Jack Harshman
1927–2013 (age 86)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Jack Harshman (1927–2013) of San Diego is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
Tamara Waskoff
1924–2013 (age 89)
Alexander Nevsky cemetery
Tamara Waskoff was an Estonian from Tallinn who lived from 1924 to 2013 and was buried at Alexander Nevsky cemetery.
Ottorino Beltrami
1917–2013 (age 96)
major cemetery of Milan
Ottorino Beltrami was an Italian manager whose professional career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Tiennot Grumbach
1939–2013 (age 74)
Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery
Tiennot Grumbach was a lawyer respected for his steady counsel and principled approach.
Christian-Philippe Chanut
1948–2013 (age 65)
Chartreuse Cemetery
Christian-Philippe Chanut was a Catholic priest devoted to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.
Uta Franz
1935–2012 (age 77)
Carinthia
Uta Franz was an accomplished actor whose performances showcased her talent and dedication to the dramatic arts.
Jan Sikora
1921–2011 (age 90)
Wołomin
Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry and spiritual leadership served his community faithfully.
Jüri Rästas
1934–2010 (age 76)
Liiva Cemetery
Jüri Rästas is remembered as a sailor whose steady hand and generosity shaped Estonia's maritime tradition.
Else Hagen
1914–2010 (age 96)
Ullern cemetery
Else Hagen was an accomplished writer whose literary contributions enriched Norwegian cultural life.
Tim Kelly
1944–2009 (age 65)
Anchorage Memorial Park
Tim Kelly (1944–2009) passed away in Sacramento and is buried at Anchorage Memorial Park.
Katie Borg
1929–2008 (age 79)
Northern cemetery, Uddevalla
Katie Borg was a Swedish human rights defender dedicated to advancing justice and dignity.
Georges Barrier
1933–2008 (age 75)
cimetière de Chozeau
Georges Barrier was a French actor whose career contributed to theater and cinema.