Notable Deaths on August 22
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Jeremiah Day
1773–1867 (age 94)
Grove Street Cemetery
Jeremiah Day was an American mathematician and educator who served as president of Yale College.
Samuel Myers
1755–1836 (age 81)
Hebrew Cemetery
Samuel Myers (1755-1836) was an American Jewish merchant and community leader buried at Hebrew Cemetery.
Artur Endreß
1932–2025 (age 93)
Waldfriedhof Füssen
Artur Endreß (6 February 1932 – 22 August 2025) was a German ice hockey player.
Amnon Ben-Tor
1935–2023 (age 88)
Har HaMenuchot
Amnon Ben-Tor nurtured minds as a university teacher devoted to his students.
Shoshana Shiloni
1932–2023 (age 91)
Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion
Shoshana Shiloni was a writer whose literary works enriched Israeli cultural and literary traditions.
Graeme O'Donnell
1938–2023 (age 85)
Lilydale Memorial Park
Graeme Charles O'Donnell (19 July 1938 – 22 August 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong an...
Irena Woźniacka
1945–2023 (age 78)
Cmentarz parafialny w Starych Babicach
Polish singer and cultural artist.
James Riordan
1949–2022 (age 73)
Sacred Heart Cemetery
James Riordan (1949-2022) of Boone County was laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Piotr Szkudelski
1955–2022 (age 67)
Wilanów Cemetery
Piotr Szkudelski was a Polish percussionist whose musical career enriched the cultural heritage of his nation.
Tycho Q. Mrsich
1925–2022 (age 97)
Nordfriedhof
Tycho Quirinus Mrsich (15 September 1925 – 22 August 2022) was a German scholar of Ancient Egyptian law.
Gordon Andrews
1934–2021 (age 87)
Orbost
Gordon Andrews (11 November 1934 – 22 August 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the ...
Andrzej Schinzel
1937–2021 (age 84)
Cathedral Cemetery in Sandomierz
Andrzej Schinzel (1937-2021) was a Polish individual from Sandomierz who was buried at Cathedral Cemetery in Sandomierz.
Galina Süvalep
1923–2020 (age 97)
Rakvere cemetery
Galina Süvalep was an actor whose heartfelt performances left an enduring imprint on the stage.
Józefa Hennelowa
1925–2020 (age 95)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Józefa Hennelowa (1925-2020) was a Polish scholar born in Vilnius who was buried at Rakowicki Cemetery in Poland.
Alessandro Mazzinghi
1938–2020 (age 82)
Pontedera
Alessandro "Sandro" Mazzinghi (3 October 1938 – 22 August 2020) was an Italian professional boxer who held the world l...
Jean Dorothy Moses Harrington
1924–2018 (age 94)
Center White Creek Cemetery
Jean Dorothy Moses Harrington (1924–2018) of Cambridge joined her family at Center White Creek Cemetery.
Tullio Ilomets
1921–2018 (age 97)
Old St. John's cemetery
Tullio Ilomets (13 July 1921 – 22 August 2018) was an Estonian chemist, science historian and a volunteer in heritage ...
József Székhelyi
1946–2018 (age 72)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
József Székhelyi was a Hungarian actor known for his performances in film and theater.
Bill McGrath
1936–2018 (age 82)
Minyip
William Desmond McGrath (3 December 1936 – 22 August 2018) was an Australian politician who was a member of the Nation...
Paquita Gorroño
1913–2017 (age 104)
Rabat
Paquita Gorroño was a personal assistant from Rabat who served with dedication for many decades.
Bülent Uluer
1952–2017 (age 65)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Bülent Uluer was an accomplished Turkish writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.
Mieczysław Lencznarowicz
1923–2016 (age 93)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Mieczysław Lencznarowicz lived from 1923 to 2016 in Szczecin.
Wilton S. Dillon
1923–2015 (age 92)
Washington, D.C.
Wilton S. Dillon was born in Yale in 1923 and spent his final years in Washington, D.C., where he was buried in 2015.
John G. Watson
1928–2015 (age 87)
Janesville
John G. Watson (1928–2015) of Red Mound was buried in Janesville.
Jānis Kuplais
1941–2015 (age 74)
Liepāja Central Cemetery
Jānis Kuplais was a beloved actor whose performances brought warmth and honesty to audiences across Latvia.
Mária Sudlik
1942–2015 (age 73)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Mária Sudlik was a Hungarian opera singer whose powerful voice and artistic talent enriched the nation's musical herita...
Peter Lundgreen
1936–2015 (age 79)
Göttingen
Peter Lundgreen was a historian from Göttingen whose scholarly work advanced historical knowledge.
Marie Hrdlíková
1934–2014 (age 80)
Cemetery in Mařatice
Marie Hrdlíková (1934–2014) was a member of the Mařatice community.
Renato Mori
1935–2014 (age 79)
Cimitero Flaminio
Italian dub director whose technical expertise enhanced dubbed media productions.
Catherine Serebriakoff
1913–2014 (age 101)
Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery
Catherine Serebriakoff painted vividly expressive works and is remembered in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois.
Jonny Schlegel
1921–2013 (age 92)
Stadtgottesacker
Jonny Schlegel was a person whose life was valued by those who knew him.
Ellen Whitney Angell
1928–2012 (age 84)
Ketchum Cemetery
Ellen Whitney Angell (1928–2012) was laid to rest in Ketchum Cemetery, marking the final chapter of her long life.
Avraham Ḥayim Roth
1924–2012 (age 88)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Rabbi Avraham Ḥayim Roth guided generations with compassionate scholarship.
Alois Mucnjak
1925–2012 (age 87)
Simmeringer Friedhof
Alois Mucnjak was a dedicated conservator who protected cultural heritage with care.
Joshua Laks
1927–2011 (age 84)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Joshua Laks was a respected author whose literary works enriched Jewish and Israeli cultural heritage.
William R. Kirtley
1914–2010 (age 96)
Crown Hill Cemetery
William R. Kirtley (1914–2010) of Crawfordsville was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
David Avadon
1948–2009 (age 61)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
David Avadon (1948–2009) of Inglewood is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
David B. Goddard
1947–2008 (age 61)
Cedar City
David B. Goddard (1947–2008) hailed from Panguitch and was buried in Cedar City.
Ralph Young
1918–2008 (age 90)
Desert Memorial Park
Ralph Young (1918-2008) was a New York City-born American singer and actor who enjoyed success in nightclubs and televis...
Jeff MacKay
1948–2008 (age 60)
Kyle Cemetery
Jeff MacKay brought memorable performances to screen and is remembered for his generosity within the artistic community.
Sara Chinski
1951–2008 (age 57)
Yarkon Cemetery
Sara Chinski was an art historian whose research deepened appreciation for visual culture.
Ivan Bitrakov, architect
1933–2008 (age 75)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Ivan Bitrakov was a skilled Bulgarian architect whose designs contributed to the nation's built heritage.
Heino Luik
1932–2007 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Heino Luik was a dedicated conservationist whose passion preserved Estonia’s natural heritage for future generations.
Eve Lokk
1935–2006 (age 71)
Pauluse Cemetery
Eve Lokk was an artist whose vision resonated through her thoughtful and expressive creations.
Tsadoḳ Eshel
1920–2005 (age 85)
Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery
Tsadoḳ Eshel was a journalist whose measured insight helped readers navigate the world with clarity.
Al Dvorin
1922–2004 (age 82)
Shalom Memorial Park
Al Dvorin was a Chicago-born show business announcer remembered for introducing Elvis Presley at concerts and television...
Robert Linn
1908–2004 (age 96)
Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum
Robert Linn (1908-2004) was a lifelong Burgettstown-area resident who now rests at Beaver Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Jim Nelson
1947–2004 (age 57)
Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum
Jim Nelson (1947–2004) was a major league baseball pitcher who appeared in the early 1970s.
Jacques Busse
1922–2004 (age 82)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Jacques Busse (1922–2004) was a French teacher.
Stanislav Rudek
1945–2002 (age 57)
Ostrava cemetery
Stanislav Rudek (1945–2002) was an Ostrava resident of the post-war era.