Notable Deaths on August 26
660+ people died on this day throughout history
John Drew
1796–1865 (age 69)
Muskogee County
John Drew lived from 1796 to 1865 and was buried in Muskogee County.
Thomas Fitzsimons
1741–1811 (age 70)
Saint Mary's Catholic Churchyard
Thomas Fitzsimons (1741-1811) was an Irish-born figure in American history.
Győző Mihályi
1954–2024 (age 70)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Győző Mihályi was a Hungarian actor known for his performances in theater and film.
Andrzej Precigs
1949–2023 (age 74)
Evangelical Cemetery of the Augsburg Confession in Warsaw
Andrzej Cezary Precigs (22 August 1949 – 26 August 2023) was a Polish theatre, film and voice actor; dubbing director ...
Gleb Panfilov
1934–2023 (age 89)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Gleb Anatolyevich Panfilov (Russian: Глеб Анатольевич Панфилов; 21 May 1934 – 26 August 2023) w...
Ronald J. Glasser
1939–2022 (age 83)
United Hebrew Brotherhood Cemetery
Ronald J. Glasser was a physician and author best known for his Vietnam War memoir "365 Days."
Olav Anton
1954–2022 (age 68)
Liiva Cemetery
Olav Anton (born 28 July 1954 – August 2022) was an Estonian politician.
Shemuʼel Zaʻafrani
1954–2022 (age 68)
Har HaMenuchot
Shemu'el Za'afrani was an Israeli religious figure from Tiberias who lived from 1954 to 2022.
Espen Skjønberg
1924–2022 (age 98)
Fagerborg Church
Espen Henrik Skjønberg (7 April 1924 – 26 August 2022) was a Norwegian actor of stage, screen, and television.
Marion Lund
1968–2022 (age 54)
Fredriksvern Church
Marion Lund (1968–2022) was a respected poet whose literary contributions enriched her community.
Hana Zagorová
1946–2022 (age 76)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Hana Zagorová (6 September 1946 – 26 August 2022) was a Czech singer, actress and presenter.
Franciszek Gąsior
1947–2021 (age 74)
Mościce Cemetery in Tarnów
Franciszek Gąsior (21 April 1947 – 26 August 2021) was a Polish handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olymp...
Vladimir Shadrin
1948–2021 (age 73)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vladimir Nikolaevich Shadrin (Russian: Владимир Николаевич Шадрин; 6 June 1948 – 26 August 202...
Aleksiej Zwieriew
1929–2021 (age 92)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Aleksiej Zwieriew (1929-2021) was a Russian individual from Staroyuryevsky District who lived through nearly a century o...
Jüri Alperten
1957–2020 (age 63)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Alperten (16 September 1957 in Tallinn – 26 August 2020 in Tallinn) was an Estonian conductor, pianist and music...
Chen Jiayong
1922–2019 (age 97)
Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery
Chen Jiayong (Chinese: 陈家镛; also romanized as Chia-yung Chen; 17 February 1922 – 26 August 2019) was a Chinese m...
Barbara Darrow
1931–2018 (age 87)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Barbara Darrow (1931–2018), whose life began in Hollywood, rests at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Toomas Kreen
1959–2018 (age 59)
Metsakalmistu
Toomas Kreen touched audiences with performances defined by warmth and steadfast devotion to craft.
John W. Cramer
1928–2017 (age 89)
Freeport
John W. Cramer (1928–2017) was a U.S. Representative from New York who returned to Freeport before being buried there.
Paul Comi
1932–2016 (age 84)
Riverside National Cemetery
Paul Comi was an American character actor known for guest roles on television series from the 1950s onward.
Moshe Ekron
1922–2016 (age 94)
Morasha Cemetery
Moshe Ekron's disciplined leadership and calm courage guided troops and inspired future officers.
Marc Peyrade
1961–2016 (age 55)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Marc Peyrade was a French individual whose life extended from 1961 to 2016.
Karel Holubář
1937–2015 (age 78)
Brno Central Cemetery
Karel Holubář (1937–2015) was a Brno resident.
Julian Bojanowski
1922–2014 (age 92)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Julian Bojanowski was a Polish test pilot whose courage advanced aviation development and safety.
Ola Julén
1970–2013 (age 43)
Bromma churchyard
Ola Julén (1970–2013) was a Swedish poet whose literary work contributed to contemporary Swedish verse.
Jacek Staszewski
1933–2013 (age 80)
Cemetery of St. George in Toruń
Jacek Staszewski was a respected historian whose scholarly contributions enriched Polish historical scholarship until hi...
Russ Alben
1929–2012 (age 83)
Hillside Memorial Park
Russ Alben was an American advertising executive and composer known for creating memorable jingles and managing high-pro...
Jiří Löff
1931–2011 (age 80)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Jiří Löff (1931–2011) was a Czech resident remembered in Prostějov.
Lorenzo Morales
1914–2011 (age 97)
Central Cemetery of Valledupar
Colombian composer whose musical works enriched the nation's cultural and artistic heritage.
Rustum Roy
1924–2010 (age 86)
Graysville Cemetery
Rustum Roy (1924–2010) was an Indian-born materials scientist and academic who championed interdisciplinary research a...
Ott Ernesaks
1938–2009 (age 71)
Metsakalmistu
Coach Ott Ernesaks guided athletes with integrity and a steady commitment to their development.
Gennadij Zalogin
1953–2009 (age 56)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Талантливый актер, чьи роли оставили неизгладимый след в истории ...
Nikolai Sayama
1914–2008 (age 94)
Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
Nikolai Sayama was a Christian minister who lived from 1914 to 2008.
Jan Mareš
1916–2007 (age 91)
Roudnice nad Labem cemetery
Jan Mareš (1916–2007) was a respected teacher in the Roudnice nad Labem community.
Almarin Phillips
1925–2006 (age 81)
Laurel Grove Cemetery
Almarin Phillips (1925–2006) was a Port Jervis resident whose burial took place at Laurel Grove Cemetery.
Vlastimil Durdík
1920–2006 (age 86)
Bubeneč Cemetery
Vlastimil Durdík (1920–2006) was a Czech architect whose works shaped the architectural landscape of his time.
Epameinondas Zafeiropoulos
1933–2006 (age 73)
First Cemetery of Athens
Epameinondas Zafeiropoulos was a Greek lawyer whose legal career and service to the profession extended from 1933 until ...
Muzaffer Buyrukçu
1928–2006 (age 78)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Muzaffer Buyrukçu was a Turkish writer whose works contributed to Turkish literature.
Miguel Bebán
1918–2006 (age 88)
Mausoleum of the Argentine Association of Actors
Argentine actor with a distinguished career in film and theater.
Josef Pochylý
1927–2005 (age 78)
Cemetery in Sady
Josef Pochylý (1927–2005) was buried in Sady.
Ruth Fitzmayer Schwarz
1925–2004 (age 79)
Abington Township
Ruth Fitzmayer Schwarz (1925-2004) lived in Louisville and was interred in Abington Township.
Clive Charles
1951–2003 (age 52)
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Clive Charles (1951-2003) was an English-born soccer player and coach who became a beloved figure in American soccer and...
Henry T. Drennan
1913–2003 (age 90)
Lakeview Cemetery
Henry T. Drennan (1913–2003) from Portland rests at Lakeview Cemetery.
Friedrich Riha
1910–2002 (age 92)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Friedrich Riha was an Austrian professional who worked in middle management throughout his career.
Jan Nedbal
1923–2002 (age 79)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Jan Nedbal (1923–2002) was a Czech resident buried at Vinohrady Cemetery in Prague.
Gunilla Fredelius
1945–2002 (age 57)
Skogskyrkogården
Gunilla Fredelius was a Swedish psychologist dedicated to advancing mental health and human understanding.
Béla Gyires
1909–2001 (age 92)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Béla Gyires inspired generations with his mathematical clarity.
Zdeněk Bažant
1908–2001 (age 93)
Strašnice Crematorium
Zdeněk Bažant (1908–2001) was a Czech teacher whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Vladimír Kocman
1906–2001 (age 95)
Cemetery in Židenice
Vladimír Kocman (1906–2001) was interred in the Cemetery in Židenice.
Gleb Maksimov
1926–2001 (age 75)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Gleb Maksimov was a Soviet scientist whose research contributed to twentieth-century scientific advancement.