Notable Deaths on August 28
700+ people died on this day throughout history
Henry St. George Tucker, Sr.
1780–1848 (age 68)
Mount Hebron Cemetery and Gatehouse
Henry St. George Tucker, Sr. (1780-1848) was a prominent Williamsburg figure buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery and Gatehou...
Lucas Sullivant
1765–1823 (age 58)
Green Lawn Cemetery
Lucas Sullivant was an American pioneer and founder of Columbus, Ohio who lived from 1765 to 1823.
Andrew Ellicott
1754–1820 (age 66)
West Point Cemetery
Andrew Ellicott (1754-1820) was a prominent surveyor and mathematician who helped establish the boundaries of the Distri...
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
1745–1818 (age 73)
Saint Charles Borromeo Cemetery
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable (1745-1818) was a Saint-Marc resident of Haitian or African descent who lived during the re...
Peter H. Armacost
1935–2025 (age 90)
Sunnyside Cemetery
Peter H. Armacost (1935–2025) was an American academic administrator who served as president of Dickinson College.
Rami Heuberger
1963–2025 (age 62)
Yarkon Cemetery
Rami Heuberger (Hebrew: רמי הויברגר; 12 October 1963 – 28 August 2025) was an Israeli actor, comedian and...
Affan Kurniawan
2004–2025 (age 21)
Karet Bivak Cemetery
A young entrepreneur in the online motorcycle taxi service industry whose life was cut short.
Willy Walravens
1938–2023 (age 85)
Schepdaal
Willy Walravens was a lawyer from Schepdaal who dedicated his career to justice and the service of his clients.
Stefan Arczyński
1916–2022 (age 106)
Oropesa
Stefan Arczyński (31 July 1916 – 28 August 2022) was a Polish photographer and veteran of World War II.
Teresa Żylis-Gara
1930–2021 (age 91)
Doły cemetery
Teresa Żylis-Gara (1930-2021) was a renowned Polish opera soprano who performed at major international opera houses thr...
Chadwick Boseman
1976–2020 (age 44)
Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020) was an American actor from Anderson who is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Domas Smaliukas
1936–2020 (age 84)
Karveliškės Cemetery
Domas Smaliukas was a botanist whose research and mentorship nurtured appreciation for Lithuania’s plant heritage.
Jan Klenberg
1931–2020 (age 89)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Jan Gottfrid Klenberg (22 October 1931 – 28 August 2020) was a Finnish admiral.
Jérôme Bonduelle
1969–2020 (age 51)
Cimetière de l'Est
Jérôme Bonduelle is remembered for his calm leadership and thoughtful stewardship.
Michel Aumont
1936–2019 (age 83)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Michel Henri Aumont (15 October 1936 – 28 August 2019) was a French theatre, film, and television actor.
Natalia Raigorodsky
1929–2018 (age 89)
Hillcrest Cemetery
Natalia Raigorodsky (1929–2018) was laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery in Tulsa after decades of life in the area.
Miroslav Novák
1942–2018 (age 76)
Kvasice cemetery
Miroslav Novák (1942–2018) was a Czech scientist remembered for his contributions to research.
Sergey Talanov
1960–2018 (age 58)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sergey Talanov was a Russian clown and performer known for his entertaining performances.
Albert Rèche
1913–2016 (age 103)
Chartreuse Cemetery
Albert Rèche was a journalist dedicated to truthful reporting and public information.
Oliver Ferraro
1987–2015 (age 28)
Sea Girt
Oliver Ferraro (1987–2015) from Spring Lake is buried in Sea Girt.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste
1993–2015 (age 22)
Maple Grove Cemetery
Kyle Jean-Baptiste (1993–2015) was an American Broadway actor from New York City interred at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Laurence Dubois-Destrizais
1962–2015 (age 53)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Laurence Dubois-Destrizais was a Parisian who lived during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Pierre Hebey
1926–2015 (age 89)
Passy Cemetery
Pierre Hebey was a French Algerian-born individual who lived in France from 1926 to 2015.
Urban Dahllöf
1928–2014 (age 86)
Västra kyrkogården, Göteborg
Urban Dahllöf was a Swedish docent who lived from 1928 to 2014.
Arda Uskan
1947–2014 (age 67)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish screenwriter whose creative works contributed to film and television.
Edmund Bacon Fitzgerald
1926–2013 (age 87)
Forest Home Cemetery
Edmund Bacon Fitzgerald (1926–2013) was an American business executive who led major firms and engaged in public servi...
Benjamin Shemer
1925–2013 (age 88)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Benjamin Shemer was a steady manager who guided teams with empathy and discernment.
Jiří Lomák
1949–2012 (age 63)
Cemetery in Horní Újezd
Jiří Lomák (1949–2012) was a member of the Horní Újezd community.
Jerzy Mencel
1918–2012 (age 94)
Wilmslow
Jerzy Mencel, aircraft pilot of Wilmslow, 1918–2012.
Robert J. McCully
1923–2011 (age 88)
Homewood Cemetery
Robert J. McCully (1923–2011) was valued for his integrity and steadfast character.
William H. Guier
1926–2011 (age 85)
Mount Carmel Cemetery
William H. Guier (1926–2011) of Wichita was laid to rest at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Dempsey
1920–2011 (age 91)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Mary Elizabeth Dempsey (1920–2011) was remembered as a devoted member of her community.
Zbigniew Piasecki
1916–2011 (age 95)
Czerniaków Cemetery
Zbigniew Piasecki was a Polish music educator who lived from 1916 to 2011.
William P. Foster
1919–2010 (age 91)
Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park
William P. Foster (1919–2010) was laid to rest at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park near Kansas City.
Cornelia Vismann
1961–2010 (age 49)
Kirchhof Alt-Schöneberg
Cornelia Vismann was a respected jurist whose legal scholarship and expertise shaped her field.
DJ AM
1973–2009 (age 36)
Hillside Memorial Park
DJ AM (Adam Goldstein, 1973–2009) was a Philadelphia-born DJ and music producer credited with bringing turntablism bac...
Robert Helde
1923–2009 (age 86)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Robert Helde was a dedicated military figure known for his thoughtful leadership and ongoing support of veterans.
Danuta Łomaczewska
1928–2009 (age 81)
Powązki Cemetery
Danuta Łomaczewska was a Polish photographer.
Miła Kołpikówna
1909–2009 (age 100)
Orthodox Cemetery in Warsaw
Polish ballet dancer whose performances exemplified classical grace and artistry.
Wonderful Smith
1911–2008 (age 97)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Wonderful Smith (1911-2008) was an African American comedian and film actor remembered for his work from the 1930s onwar...
Phil Hill
1927–2008 (age 81)
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Phil Hill was an American race car driver who became the first U.S. Formula One World Champion in 1961.
Janusz Przedpełski
1926–2008 (age 82)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Janusz Przedpełski (1926-2008) was a Polish figure from Sochaczew who was laid to rest at Powązki Military Cemetery.
Muriel McAvoy
1919–2007 (age 88)
Woodstock Cemetery
Muriel McAvoy (1919–2007) lies in Woodstock Cemetery.
Miklós Farkas
1932–2007 (age 75)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Miklós Farkas (1932-2007) was a Hungarian figure born in Budapest and buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Manfred Beckert
1926–2007 (age 81)
Westfriedhof
German professor whose academic scholarship and teaching contributed to higher education and scholarly discourse.
Philippe Maillard-Bruné
1910–2007 (age 97)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Motorcycle racer Philippe Maillard-Bruné (1910–2007) was a dedicated competitor in French motorsport.
William F. Quinn
1919–2006 (age 87)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
William F. Quinn served as the last territorial governor and the first state governor of Hawaii.
Victor Elyashar
1913–2006 (age 93)
Har HaMenuchot
Victor Elyashar was an Israeli diplomat whose career advanced international relations and service to his nation.
Bianca Della Corte
1915–2006 (age 91)
Neuilly-sur-Seine Old Communal Cemetery
Bianca Della Corte was an actress whose career spanned European theater and cinema during the 20th century.
Henrik Vass
1915–2004 (age 89)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Henrik Vass was a dedicated politician who served Hungary with integrity.