Notable Deaths on August 24
640+ people died on this day throughout history
Egbert Benson
1746–1833 (age 87)
Prospect Cemetery
Egbert Benson was a New York jurist, politician, and founding member of the American Academy of the Arts and Sciences.
Iouri Rostov
1953–2025 (age 72)
Palm - Robarts Memorial Park
Iouri Rostov (1953–2025) died in Washington, D.C., and was buried at Palm - Robarts Memorial Park.
Dimitris Konstantaras
1946–2025 (age 79)
First Cemetery of Athens
Dimitris Konstantaras (Greek: Δημήτρης Κωνσταντάρας; 9 October 1946 – 24 August 2025) was a Greek ...
Stig Broström
1945–2024 (age 79)
Helsingør Cemetery
Stig Broström was a Danish pedagogue whose career was devoted to advancing educational practices and mentoring.
Christos Yannaras
1935–2024 (age 89)
First Cemetery of Athens
Christos Yannaras (; also Giannaras; Greek: Χρήστος Γιανναράς [janaˈras]; 10 April 1935 – 24 August 2...
Charlie Watts
1941–2021 (age 80)
Devon
Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of the Rolling Stones ...
Jorge Sanjinez Lenz
1917–2020 (age 103)
Pucallpa
Jorge Sanjinez Lenz (January 24, 1917 – August 24, 2020) was a Peruvian veteran who participated as a military volunte...
Jean Mauriac
1924–2020 (age 96)
Cimetière de Vémars
Jean Mauriac's writings offered thoughtful reflections on society, leaving an enduring imprint on readers.
Erling Bjerno
1929–2019 (age 90)
Vestre Cemetery
Erling D.
Antonín Vozár
1942–2018 (age 76)
Cemetery in Mařatice
Antonín Vozár (1942–2018) was a member of the Mařatice community.
Aleksei Paramonov
1925–2018 (age 93)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Aleksei Aleksandrovich Paramonov (Russian: Алексей Александрович Парамонов; 21 February 192...
Valentina Rastvorova
1933–2018 (age 85)
Donskoe cemetery
Valentyna Ksenofontivna Rastvorova (Валентина Ксенофонтовна Растворова; 17 July 1933 –...
Friedhelm Lamprecht
1941–2017 (age 76)
Neuenheim cemetery
Friedhelm Lamprecht was a skilled surgeon whose career was devoted to patient care and medical excellence.
Jeanne Martin
1927–2016 (age 89)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Jeanne Martin (1927–2016) of Coral Gables is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Neil Berry
1922–2016 (age 94)
Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South
Neil Berry (1922–2016) was an American infielder who played for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago Whit...
Fortunatus Schnyder-Rubensohn
1915–2016 (age 101)
Friedhof am Hörnli
Fortunatus Schnyder-Rubensohn was a renowned art historian whose scholarly contributions significantly advanced his fiel...
Antoni Brzusek
1928–2016 (age 88)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Antoni Brzusek (1928–2016) was a Polish resident of Lublin.
Nathan Rosenberg
1927–2015 (age 88)
Los Gatos Memorial Park
Nathan Rosenberg (1927-2015) was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park after a life connected to Passaic.
Marcy Borders
1973–2015 (age 42)
Rosedale and Rosehill Cemetery
Marcy Borders (1973–2015) of Bayonne became known as the “Dust Lady” after surviving the September 11 attacks and ...
Ahmet Hatipoğlu
1933–2015 (age 82)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Ahmet Hatipoğlu was a Turkish musician whose compositions and performances enriched Turkish culture.
Kapiton Vasilevitsj Novozjilov
1928–2013 (age 85)
Kazanskoe cemetery (Pushkin)
Kapiton Vasilevitsj Novozjilov was a Russian resident from Petergof who lived from 1928 to 2013.
Walter Carlein
1922–2011 (age 89)
Baden-Baden
German politician from Baden-Baden who served his community through decades of public service.
Theodore R. Milton
1915–2010 (age 95)
Arlington National Cemetery
Theodore R. Milton (1915-2010) dedicated decades to the U.S. Army and is remembered among the veterans laid to rest at A...
Christiane Pezin
1947–2010 (age 63)
Sin-le-Noble Communal Cemetery
French politician dedicated to public service and community advancement.
T. J. Turner
1963–2009 (age 46)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
T. J. Turner (1963–2009) played as a defensive end in the NFL before being buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lufkin.
Tad Mosel
1922–2008 (age 86)
Wildwood Cemetery
Tad Mosel (1922-2008), the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, is interred at Wildwood Cemetery in Steubenville.
Vasiliy Vladimirskiy
1915–2008 (age 93)
Danilov Cemetery
Vasiliy Vladimirskiy was a Soviet physicist who contributed to scientific advancement during the 20th century.
Antanas Stancevičius
1920–2007 (age 87)
Karmėlava cemetery
Antanas Stancevičius devoted himself to teaching and guiding students with kindness throughout his life.
Odd Sandnæs
1944–2006 (age 62)
Ullern cemetery
Actor Odd Sandnæs brought sincerity to every role he played.
Birger Gustafsson
1923–2006 (age 83)
Skogskyrkogården
Birger Gustafsson was a Swedish association football player.
Noble "Thin Man" Watts
1926–2004 (age 78)
Union Cemetery
Noble "Thin Man" Watts (1926–2004) was a DeLand-born rhythm and blues tenor saxophonist buried in Union Cemetery.
Bob Price
1927–2004 (age 77)
Fairview Cemetery
Bob Price (1927–2004) was an American politician who represented Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives during the...
Yosh Halevi
1925–2004 (age 79)
Morasha Cemetery
Yosh Halevi was a gifted playwright whose words resonated on Israeli stages.
John Jacob Rhodes
1916–2003 (age 87)
City of Mesa Cemetery
John Jacob Rhodes (1916–2003) of Council Grove served as a Republican U.S. Representative from Arizona and was buried ...
Yukio Okutsu
1921–2003 (age 82)
East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2
Yukio Okutsu (1921–2003) was a World War II Medal of Honor recipient from Koloa who now rests at East Hawaii Veterans ...
Shoshana Levi-Hochman
1913–2003 (age 90)
Har HaMenuchot
Shoshana Levi-Hochman was a physician whose compassion comforted many patients.
Mikhail Ivanov
1924–2003 (age 79)
Southern Cemetery
Mikhail Ivanov lived from 1924 to 2003.
Jane Greer
1924–2001 (age 77)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Jane Greer was an American film actress best remembered for her femme fatale role in the noir classic Out of the Past.
Hank Sauer
1917–2001 (age 84)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Hank Sauer was an American baseball outfielder who won the National League MVP with the Chicago Cubs in 1952.
Delbert Leroy Gratz
1920–2000 (age 80)
Ebenezer Cemetery
Delbert Leroy Gratz, 1920–2000, was a steadfast community member remembered for his quiet strength.
Jan Anastáz Opasek
1913–1999 (age 86)
Břevnov cemetery
Czech writer Jan Anastáz Opasek (1913–1999) contributed significantly to twentieth-century Czech literature.
Serhii Pryhoda
1919–1999 (age 80)
Perepechino Cemetery
Serhii Pryhoda was a twentieth-century scientist whose research and scholarly contributions advanced knowledge in his fi...
Alexandre Lagoya
1929–1999 (age 70)
new cemetery of Montmorency
Alexandre Lagoya (29 June 1929 – 24 August 1999) was a French classical guitarist and composer.
Charles Diggs
1922–1998 (age 76)
Detroit Memorial Park East
Charles Diggs (1922–1998), the Detroit-born U.S. congressman, rests at Detroit Memorial Park East.
E. G. Marshall
1914–1998 (age 84)
Middle Patent Rural Cemetery
E. G. Marshall (1914-1998), the Owatonna-born actor, was laid to rest at Middle Patent Rural Cemetery.
Jerry Clower
1926–1998 (age 72)
East Fork Cemetery
Jerry Clower (1926–1998) of Liberty is buried in East Fork Cemetery.
Jim Kirby
1922–1998 (age 76)
Tewantin
James Francis Kirby (21 December 1922 – 24 August 1998) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbo...
Yuliy Schreider
1927–1998 (age 71)
Krasnogorskoye Cemetery
Julius Anatolyevich Schreider, OP [Yu.
John Littleton
1922–1998 (age 76)
Cimetière de l'Est
John Littleton composed lasting melodies that continue to inspire listeners.
Manuel Felix Drumm
1922–1997 (age 75)
Moline
Manuel Felix Drumm (1922-1997) was buried in Moline.