Notable Deaths on August 19
720+ people died on this day throughout history
Joseph Ellicott
1760–1826 (age 66)
Batavia Cemetery
Joseph Ellicott (1760-1826) was a surveyor and land developer from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Joseph McIlvaine
1769–1826 (age 57)
Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard
Joseph McIlvaine (1769-1826) was a Bristol resident and American clergyman of the early 19th century.
Stine Wærn
1959–2025 (age 66)
Strømsgodset Church
Beloved business leader known for steady guidance and compassionate mentorship.
Eftichios Bitsakis
1927–2025 (age 98)
Palaiochora
Eftichios Bitsakis (Greek: Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης; 24 August 1927 – 19 August 2025) was a Greek philosopher...
Nicolas Rubinstein
1964–2025 (age 61)
Carantec
Nicolas Rubinstein was a contemporary artist celebrated for his inventive and reflective work.
Michel Fessler
1955–2025 (age 70)
Passy Cemetery
Michel Fessler (1955-2025) was a French screenwriter and director from Oullins who was buried at Passy Cemetery.
Al-Fatih Ali Hassanein
1946–2024 (age 78)
Eyüpsultan Cemetery
Al-Fatih Ali Hassanein was a Turkish writer whose literary works left a lasting impression on Turkish culture.
Abramo Pagani
1941–2024 (age 83)
Civico Cimitero di Borgo Solestà
Italian association football player remembered for his athletic dedication and team spirit.
Amatsyah Porat
1932–2023 (age 91)
Har HaMenuchot
Amatsyah Porat was a writer whose compassionate voice illuminated the lives of others.
Carlo Mazzone
1937–2023 (age 86)
Civico Cimitero di Borgo Solestà
Carlo "Carletto" Mazzone (19 March 1937 – 19 August 2023) was an Italian professional association football player and ...
François Moulinier
1938–2023 (age 85)
Aimargues Cemetery
French political activist dedicated to social and political causes throughout his life.
Milvi Seping
1929–2022 (age 93)
New St. John's Cemetery
A poet whose heartfelt verses offered comfort and connection to readers far and wide.
Anna Sándor
1950–2022 (age 72)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Anna Sándor was a skilled Hungarian cellist whose artistry enriched classical music.
Tekla Juniewicz
1906–2022 (age 116)
Gliwice
Tekla Juniewicz (née Dadak; 10 June 1906 – 19 August 2022) (Polish pronunciation: [ˈtɛkla juɲɛvit͡ʂ]) was a Pol...
Tadeusz Pikulicki
1954–2022 (age 68)
Cmentarz parafialny Borek Fałęcki
Tadeusz Pikulicki (1954–2022) was a valued member of his community.
Trygve Brudevold
1920–2021 (age 101)
Vestre gravlund
Trygve Brudevold (19 December 1920 – 19 August 2021) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the 1950s.
Allan Fotheringham
1932–2020 (age 88)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Allan Fotheringham (August 31, 1932 – August 19, 2020) was a Canadian newspaper and magazine journalist.
Cora Etter
1924–2020 (age 96)
Preeper Hill Cemetery
Cora Helena Etter (née Brown; October 10, 1924 – August 19, 2020) was a Canadian politician in Nova Scotia.
Władysław Sosna
1933–2020 (age 87)
Lutheran Cemetery in Cieszyn
Władysław Sosna was a dedicated teacher whose commitment to education shaped the lives of his students.
Jan Kowalski
1953–2020 (age 67)
Cmentarze przy ul. Szczecińskiej w Łodzi
Jan Kowalski (1953-2020) was a Polish individual buried at Cmentarze przy ul. Szczecińskiej in Łódź.
Raymond Clapsadle
1945–2019 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
Raymond Clapsadle was a U.S. military veteran from East Liverpool who was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in...
Rimgaudas Karvelis
1933–2019 (age 86)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Photographer Rimgaudas Karvelis (1933–2019) captured Lithuania’s soul through images teeming with light and humanity...
Lars Larsen
1948–2019 (age 71)
Sejs-Svejbæk Church
Lars Kristinus Larsen (6 August 1948 – 19 August 2019) was a Danish businessman, owner and founder of the Jysk retail ...
Enn Kokk
1937–2019 (age 82)
Uppsala Old Cemetery
Enn Kokk (19 June 1937 – 19 August 2019) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician, journalist and writer.
Ahmet Halûk Dursun
1957–2019 (age 62)
Kocaeli Province
Turkish historian known for scholarly contributions to historical studies.
Zbigniew Makowski
1930–2019 (age 89)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Zbigniew Makowski was a Warsaw native who lived from 1930 to 2019, experiencing Poland's wartime struggles and post-war ...
Zdzisław Kośmicki
1935–2018 (age 83)
Junikowo Cemetery
Zdzisław Kośmicki was a dedicated engineer whose technical expertise contributed to numerous professional projects.
Mikhail Bobrov
1923–2018 (age 95)
Serafimovskoe Cemetery
Mikhail Bobrov was a coach who dedicated his career to athletic development and mentorship.
Bea Wain
1917–2017 (age 100)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
Bea Wain (1917-2017) was an American big band singer celebrated for her recordings with Larry Clinton’s orchestra duri...
Dick Gregory
1932–2017 (age 85)
Fort Lincoln Cemetery
Dick Gregory (1932–2017) was a St. Louis comedian and civil rights activist who used satire to challenge social injust...
John Sheahan
1923–2017 (age 94)
Williams College Cemetery
John Sheahan (1923-2017) lived in Toledo and was interred at Williams College Cemetery.
Matti Liiske
1939–2017 (age 78)
Old St. John's cemetery
Matti Liiske (1939-2017) was an Estonian from Tooste who was laid to rest at Old St. John's cemetery.
Shlomo Berger
1953–2015 (age 62)
Yarkon Cemetery
Shlomo Berger (1953-2015) was a Tel-Aviv native who lived and died in Israel, buried at Yarkon Cemetery.
Erna Wobik
1931–2015 (age 84)
Bad Eisenkappel
Writer Erna Wobik explored human resilience in a body of work cherished by readers.
Vittorio Casamonica
1950–2015 (age 65)
Campo Verano
Italian individual whose life spanned the latter twentieth century.
Gladys Keating
1923–2014 (age 91)
Arlington National Cemetery
Gladys Keating (1923-2014) of Manhattan was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
Richard Dauenhauer
1942–2014 (age 72)
Alaskan Memorial Park
Richard Dauenhauer was an American poet, translator, and scholar of Tlingit literature and culture.
Michel Bongrand
1921–2014 (age 93)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Writer Michel Bongrand illuminated French life with reflective prose that balanced honesty and compassion.
Lee Thompson Young
1984–2013 (age 29)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Lee Thompson Young, born in Columbia in 1984, became a teen star through Disney Channel's The Famous Jett Jackson before...
Tony Scott
1944–2012 (age 68)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Tony Scott (1944–2012) was a British-born film director known for high-energy thrillers who was buried at Hollywood Fo...
Calvin Miller
1936–2012 (age 76)
White Cemetery
Calvin Miller (1936-2012) was laid to rest in White Cemetery after his years in Enid.
Miroslav Žurek
1946–2012 (age 66)
Ústřední hřbitov Neředín
Miroslav Žurek (1946–2012) is buried at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.
Caroline Nithila-Clair
1973–2012 (age 39)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Caroline Nithila-Clair (1973-2012) was a Parisian who died at age 39 and was buried in France.
Judit Kemenczky
1948–2011 (age 63)
Óbuda Cemetery
Judit Kemenczky was a writer whose stories resonated with readers of many generations.
Jaroslav Smolka
1933–2011 (age 78)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Jaroslav Smolka (1933–2011) was a Czech composer whose works enriched the cultural landscape.
Jan Köhler
1936–2010 (age 74)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jan Köhler (1936-2010) was a Czech individual buried at Brno Central Cemetery.
Irek Grabowski
1966–2010 (age 44)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Irek Grabowski (1966-2010) was a Polish individual from Wrocław who was interred at Grabiszyn Cemetery.
Anna Przecławska
1929–2010 (age 81)
Wilanów Cemetery
Polish pedagogue and educational scholar.
Georgiy Vasilevitsj Sorokin
1916–2010 (age 94)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Georgiy Vasilevitsj Sorokin was a respected Russian actor who contributed significantly to Soviet and Russian theater an...
Oleg Dmitriyev
1913–2009 (age 96)
Donskoe cemetery
Oleg Dmitriyev was a Russian painter who lived from 1913 to 2009.