Notable Deaths on August 25
770+ people died on this day throughout history
Otway Burns
1775–1850 (age 75)
Beaufort
Otway Burns was a North Carolina privateer and naval officer who lived from 1775 to 1850.
Kuini Liliha
1802–1839 (age 37)
Waiola Church
Kuini Liliha (1802-1839) was a Hawaiian noblewoman from Oahu buried at Waiola Church.
Jehudi Ashmun
1794–1828 (age 34)
Grove Street Cemetery
Jehudi Ashmun was an American missionary and colonization advocate who lived from 1794 to 1828.
Edward Preble
1761–1807 (age 46)
Eastern Cemetery
Edward Preble was an American naval officer who served as Commodore during the Barbary Wars.
Jerzy Bruliński
1936–2023 (age 87)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Jerzy Bruliński was a resident of Szczecin who lived from 1936 to 2023.
Rościsław Kozłowski
1936–2023 (age 87)
Orthodox Cemetery in Warsaw
Polish cleric Rościsław Kozłowski (1936–2023) was a dedicated spiritual leader in the Polish Orthodox Church.
Sergey Filatov
1936–2023 (age 87)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sergey Alexandrovich Filatov (Russian: Сергей Александрович Филатов, 10 July 1936 – 25 Augus...
Aurélie Normand
1986–2023 (age 37)
Aimargues Cemetery
Aurélie Normand was a luminous painter whose vibrant works celebrated Aimargues and beyond.
Diane de Margerie
1927–2023 (age 96)
cimetière de Saint-Maixme-Hauterive
Diane Jacquin de Margerie (24 December 1927 – 25 August 2023) was a French woman of letters and translator from Englis...
Inez Foxx
1942–2022 (age 80)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
Inez Foxx (1942-2022) was a Greensboro-born soul singer celebrated for her recordings with the Foxx family before being ...
Alpay Ekler
1964–2022 (age 58)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Alpay Ekler was a skilled Turkish puppeteer who contributed to the art of puppet theater.
Ali Güney
1956–2022 (age 66)
Ayazağa Cemetery
Ali Güney (1956-2022) was a Turkish individual from Şanlıurfa Province who was buried at Ayazağa Cemetery.
Zdenka Procházková
1926–2021 (age 95)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Czech actress Zdenka Procházková (1926–2021) was a prominent performer in Czech theatre and film.
Czesław Wilczyński
1929–2021 (age 92)
Zduńska Wola
Czesław Wilczyński was a community member whose life contributed to the history of his town.
Toomas Huik
1931–2020 (age 89)
Metsakalmistu
Toomas Huik was a conscientious translator who connected cultures through language and whose memory rests at Metsakalmis...
Neil Sachse
1951–2020 (age 69)
Centennial Park Cemetery
Neil Frederick Sachse (3 January 1951 – 25 August 2020) was a South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Vi...
Yvon Le Corre
1939–2020 (age 81)
cimetière de Tréguier
Yvon Le Corre (7 October 1939 – 25 August 2020) was a French painter, educator, and navigator.
Guy Sella
1964–2019 (age 55)
Kinneret Cemetery
Guy Sella honored his nation through years of devoted military service and steadfast camaraderie.
John McCain
1936–2018 (age 82)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
John McCain (1936-2018) was an American naval aviator, prisoner of war, and long-serving U.S. senator from Arizona.
Petr Mečkovský
1949–2018 (age 69)
Cemetery in Židenice
Petr Mečkovský (1949–2018) was a resident of the Židenice community.
Wolfgang Seffner
1931–2018 (age 87)
Leipzig South Cemetery
Wolfgang Seffner was a veterinarian dedicated to animal health and welfare.
Rich Piana
1970–2017 (age 47)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Rich Piana (1970–2017) was an American bodybuilder and social-media personality who was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial...
Urszula Perkowska
1942–2017 (age 75)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Urszula Perkowska was a Polish historian whose scholarly research advanced understanding of Polish history from 1942 to ...
Kristjan Pett
1915–2016 (age 101)
Metsakalmistu
Kristjan Pett was a dedicated military professional whose calm leadership served his nation with honor.
Martin Werwigk
1925–2016 (age 91)
Friedhof Lankwitz
Martin Werwigk was an accomplished architect whose designs contributed to the built environment of his time.
Roy W. Moses
1925–2015 (age 90)
Center White Creek Cemetery
Roy W. Moses (1925–2015) of Cambridge was buried at Center White Creek Cemetery.
Vassili Brioukhov
1924–2015 (age 91)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Vassili Brioukhov was a Soviet military officer and World War II veteran who served in the armed forces.
Anatoly Vyatkin
1946–2015 (age 69)
Khovanskoye Cemetery
Anatoly Vyatkin was a Russian scientist whose research contributed to the advancement of knowledge.
Claude Cabanes
1936–2015 (age 79)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Claude Cabanes was a writer whose thoughtful reflections left a lasting literary impression.
Guy S. Meloy III
1930–2013 (age 83)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Guy S. Meloy III (1930–2013) was a U.S. Army officer whose service was honored with burial at Fort Sam Houston Nationa...
Gábor Hernyák
1928–2013 (age 85)
Rudabánya
Gábor Hernyák was a geologist whose fieldwork deepened understanding of Hungary's mineral heritage.
Henrik Widmark
1929–2013 (age 84)
Sandviken south cemetery
Henrik Widmark was a Swedish metallurgist.
Liliya Tolmachyova
1932–2013 (age 81)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Liliya Tolmachyova was a talented Russian actress whose performances enriched Soviet and Russian theater and film.
Gilbert Jarvela
1919–2011 (age 92)
Tahoma National Cemetery
Gilbert Jarvela (1919–2011) of Cloquet was laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Esther Earl
1994–2010 (age 16)
Medway
Esther Earl (1994–2010) was an American fan community activist and YouTube personality whose friendship with John Gree...
Anita Lee Blair
1916–2010 (age 94)
Texas State Cemetery
Anita Lee Blair (1916–2010) was a Texas politician mid-century whose service is honored with interment at the Texas St...
Emmerich Kerle
1916–2010 (age 94)
Cemetery Mariahilf
Emmerich Kerle was a sculptor whose thoughtful works continue to grace public spaces and invite contemplation.
Ted Kennedy
1932–2009 (age 77)
Arlington National Cemetery
Ted Kennedy was a Massachusetts senator and central figure of the Democratic Party who championed health care and educat...
Stuart E. Barstad
1929–2009 (age 80)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stuart E. Barstad (1929–2009) was a U.S. Air Force chaplain who provided spiritual care to airmen across several decad...
James Mushovic
1925–2009 (age 84)
Coronado
James Mushovic (1925–2009) was buried in Coronado following his passing.
László Lipp
1948–2009 (age 61)
Holy Angels Church in Gazdagrét
Catholic priest László Lipp is celebrated for his compassionate leadership and steadfast devotion to his parish.
Yuri Garankin
1932–2009 (age 77)
Orenburg
Yuri Garankin (1932-2009) was a Russian born in Oral, Kazakhstan who lived through the post-Stalin Soviet era and was bu...
René Morizur
1944–2009 (age 65)
Brignoles
René Morizur was a saxophonist from Brignoles.
William H. Gourley
1933–2008 (age 75)
Arlington National Cemetery
William H. Gourley (1933–2008) of Philadelphia was an American military veteran interred at Arlington National Cemeter...
Adam Nodelman
1966–2008 (age 42)
Mount Evergreen Cemetery
Adam Nodelman (1966–2008) is buried at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.
William E. Fears
1920–2008 (age 88)
Edge Hill Cemetery
William E. Fears (1920–2008) was a longtime Jonesboro resident who was buried at Edge Hill Cemetery.
Kenan Artun
1921–2007 (age 86)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Kenan Artun was a Turkish actor whose performances contributed to the richness of Turkish theater and cinema.
Emiliano Jiménez Hernández
1941–2007 (age 66)
Campo Verano
Writer dedicated to literary expression and cultural enrichment.
Perry Lafferty
1917–2005 (age 88)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Perry Lafferty (1917–2005) was an American television executive and producer involved with shows like The Tonight Show...
Wyott Ordung
1922–2005 (age 83)
Riverside National Cemetery
Wyott Ordung (1922–2005) rests at Riverside National Cemetery, reflecting his status as a U.S. military veteran.