Notable Deaths on August 1
900+ people died on this day throughout history
Hersh Goldberg-Polin
2000–2024 (age 24)
Har HaMenuchot
Hersh Goldberg-Polin is remembered for his warm spirit and the loving connections he formed within his community.
Zenon Uryga
1934–2024 (age 90)
Bronowice Cemetery
Zenon Uryga was a Polish professional whose life spanned nearly a century.
Barbara Sowa
1918–2024 (age 106)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Barbara Sowa lived from 1918 to 2024.
Esther Elam
1939–2023 (age 84)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Esther Eillam (Hebrew: אסתר עילם; July 12, 1939 – July 29, 2023) was a central figure in Israeli feminism f...
Yitzhak Hadari
1944–2023 (age 79)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Yitzhak Hadari was a lawyer known for his thoughtful advocacy and unwavering dedication to justice.
Jan Kanty Szreniawski
1931–2023 (age 92)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Jan Kanty Szreniawski was a Polish jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1931 to 2023.
Luigi Paletti
1940–2023 (age 83)
Prato
Luigi Paletti was a local politician from Prato who dedicated his life to public service.
Geneviève de Fontenay
1932–2023 (age 91)
Cimetière parisien d'Ivry
Geneviève Suzanne Marie-Thérèse Mulmann (30 August 1932 – 1 August 2023), known professionally as Geneviève de Fon...
Aimé Buiret
1947–2023 (age 76)
cemetery of Saint-Martin-du-Mont
Aimé Buiret was a skilled rugby union player whose contributions to the sport were widely respected.
Jean-Yves Goyard
1941–2023 (age 82)
cimetière de Garons
Jean-Yves Goyard lived from 1941 to 2023.
Attila Benke
1930–2022 (age 92)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Attila Benke inspired teammates with dedication and steady leadership in volleyball.
Eugeniusz Sąsiadek
1929–2022 (age 93)
Osobowice Cemetery
Eugeniusz Sąsiadek was an opera singer whose exceptional vocal talent enriched Polish musical culture.
Teresa Ferenc
1934–2022 (age 88)
Municipal Cemetery in Sopot, Poland
Polish writer Teresa Ferenc (1934–2022) created literary works that enriched Polish cultural heritage.
Mikhail Golovatov
1949–2022 (age 73)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Mikhail Vasilyevich Golovatov (Russian: Михаил Васильевич Головатов; 23 August 1949 – 1 Augus...
Betti Broadwater Haft
1933–2021 (age 88)
Putnam Valley
Betti Broadwater Haft (1933–2021) is memorialized at Putnam Valley.
Mary Gertrude Lawrence Murray
1926–2021 (age 95)
First Church Cemetery
Mary Gertrude Lawrence Murray (1926–2021) is buried at First Church Cemetery.
Heinz Vettermann
1957–2021 (age 64)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Heinz Vettermann (1957–2021) served with integrity and compassion, leaving a legacy of thoughtful public service.
Yasen Zasursky
1929–2021 (age 92)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yasen Zasursky (1929-2021) was a Moscow-born Russian figure who was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye cemetery.
Harley Redin
1919–2020 (age 101)
Silverton Cemetery
Harley Redin, the pioneering women’s basketball coach at Wayland Baptist University, was buried at Silverton Cemetery ...
Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas
1928–2019 (age 91)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas (1928–2019) emigrated from Poland and was laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Puși Dinulescu
1942–2019 (age 77)
Bellu Cemetery
Puși Dinulescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈpuʃi dinuˈlesku]; born Dumitru Dinulescu [duˈmitru] (27 August 1942 – 1...
Jesus Tuquib
1930–2019 (age 89)
Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral
Jesus Tuquib was a Filipino religious figure associated with the Catholic Church in Clarin.
Hanna Dunowska
1958–2019 (age 61)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Hanna Dunowska was a Polish actress recognized for her performances in theater and film.
Mary Carlisle
1914–2018 (age 104)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Mary Carlisle was an MGM actress who charmed audiences of the 1930s in films such as College Humor.
Ülo Valk
1935–2018 (age 83)
Metsakalmistu
Ülo Valk was a devoted coach who nurtured generations of athletes.
Tsevi Mikhal Ṿidevsḳi
1939–2018 (age 79)
Shomrei Shabbos Cemetery
Tsevi Mikhal Ṿidevsḳi was a publisher who dedicated his life to disseminating knowledge from 1939 to 2018.
Bedros Papazian
1947–2018 (age 71)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Bedros Papazian was a conductor whose expressive leadership inspired musicians and audiences.
Rotraut Wisskirchen
1936–2018 (age 82)
Friedhof Kessenich
Rotraut Wisskirchen (23 June 1936 – 1 August 2018) was a German Biblical archaeologist.
Marek Leśniak
1968–2017 (age 49)
St. Florian's Church
Marek Leśniak was a Polish individual from Kraków who lived from 1968 to 2017 and was interred at St. Florian's Church...
H. Clay Little
1929–2016 (age 87)
San Luis Obispo
H. Clay Little (1929–2016) from Missouri was buried in San Luis Obispo.
Leili Muuga
1922–2016 (age 94)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Painter Leili Muuga expressed profound emotion through works that celebrated the quiet beauty of life.
Růžena Němcová
1940–2016 (age 76)
Olšany Cemetery
Růžena Němcová was a Czech citizen.
Acar Başkut
1935–2016 (age 81)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Acar Başkut was a distinguished Turkish painter whose works made important contributions to Turkish contemporary art.
Emin Özgün
1954–2016 (age 62)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Emin Özgün was a Turkish politician dedicated to public service and community advancement.
Hamit Homriş
1944–2016 (age 72)
Çengelköy Cemetery
Hamit Homriş was a dedicated Turkish politician who served his community throughout his career in public service.
Barbara Krzyżanowska-Świniarska
1941–2015 (age 74)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Barbara Krzyżanowska-Świniarska (1941-2015) was a Polish individual who was buried at Central Cemetery in Szczecin.
Ron Loneski
1937–2014 (age 77)
Riverside National Cemetery
Ron Loneski (1937–2014) of Hammond served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces and was buried at Riverside National Ce...
Paul Lättemäe
1955–2014 (age 59)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Paul Lättemäe (1955-2014) was an Estonian from Koeru who was laid to rest at Pärnamäe Cemetery.
Wilford White
1928–2013 (age 85)
City of Mesa Cemetery
Wilford White (1928–2013) of Mesa was an American football player remembered at the City of Mesa Cemetery.
Gail Kobe
1929–2013 (age 84)
Riverlawn Cemetery
Gail Kobe (1929–2013) was an American television actress and producer known for her work in soap operas and series.
Jacek Filipowicz
1967–2013 (age 46)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Jacek Filipowicz (1967-2013) was a Polish individual who was buried at Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw.
Pierre Badel
1928–2013 (age 85)
Cimetière Pasteur de Bagnolet
French actor whose performances contributed to French cinema and theater throughout his career.
Vladislav Tomovich
1933–2012 (age 79)
Canada
Vladislav Tomovich was a university teacher whose career spanned several decades.
June Broili
1919–2011 (age 92)
Masonic Memorial Gardens
June Broili (1919–2011) from Bancroft was laid to rest at Masonic Memorial Gardens.
Lembit Remmelgas
1953–2011 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Lembit Remmelgas was a deeply respected journalist whose reporting illuminated Estonian life and whose memory rests at M...
Ephraim Marcus
1920–2011 (age 91)
Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery
Ephraim Marcus was an accomplished recorder player whose musical artistry enriched cultural life.
Lolita Lebrón
1919–2010 (age 91)
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
Lolita Lebrón (1919–2010) was a Puerto Rican nationalist activist noted for her 1954 attack on the U.S. House of Repr...
Howard Smit
1911–2009 (age 98)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
Howard Smit (1911–2009) was a Hollywood makeup artist and union advocate from Chicago laid to rest at Mount Sinai Memo...
Luis González Taboada
1918–2009 (age 91)
Lalín
Spanish physician who practiced medicine in Lalín from 1918 to 2009.
Lea Hovav
1930–2008 (age 78)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Lea Hovav was a dedicated educator whose compassionate teaching inspired generations of students.