Notable Deaths on August 29
670+ people died on this day throughout history
Sarah Sherman Hoar
1783–1866 (age 83)
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
American woman from a prominent New England family involved in intellectual and social circles of her era.
Stephen Cassin
1783–1857 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stephen Cassin was a United States Navy officer who lived from 1783 to 1857.
John Mullanphy
1758–1833 (age 75)
Calvary Cemetery
John Mullanphy (1758-1833) was an Irish-born St. Louis merchant and philanthropist.
Thomas Biddle
1790–1831 (age 41)
Calvary Cemetery
Thomas Biddle (1790-1831) was a Philadelphia-born fur trader and businessman.
Menachem Hacohen
1932–2025 (age 93)
Har HaMenuchot
Menachem Hacohen (Hebrew: מנחם הכהן; 26 July 1932 – 29 August 2025) was an Israeli rabbi, writer, thinker and ...
Mihaela Peneș
1947–2024 (age 77)
Bellu Cemetery
Mihaela Peneș (22 July 1947 – 29 August 2024) was a Romanian javelin thrower.
Óscar Luis Cárdenas
1961–2024 (age 63)
Cementerio Metropolitano del Sur
Colombian soccer commentator whose broadcasting brought the passion of the sport to national audiences.
Jean-Charles Tacchella
1925–2024 (age 99)
cimetière de Roussillon
Jean-Charles Tacchella (23 September 1925 – 29 August 2024) was a French screenwriter and film director.
Stanisław Papież
1965–2023 (age 58)
Podgórze New Cemetery
Stanisław Papież (29 March 1965 – 29 August 2023) was a Polish journalist and politician.
Nicolas Mazier
1991–2023 (age 32)
Cimetière de Dole
Nicolas Mazier was a dedicated soldier who served his country with courage and honor.
Vladimir Gusev
1933–2022 (age 89)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vladimir Kuzmich Gusev (Russian: Владимир Кузьмич Гусев, 19 April 1932 – 29 August 2022) was a Rus...
Hans-Christian Ströbele
1939–2022 (age 83)
Dreifaltigkeitskirchhof II
Hans-Christian Ströbele (German: [hans ˈkʁɪsti̯a(ː)n ˈʃtʁøːbələ]; 7 June 1939 – 29 August 2022) was a Ger...
Pradip Mukherjee
1946–2022 (age 76)
Novo Cemetery
Pradip Mukherjee, also known as Pradip Mukhopadhyay (11 August 1946 – 29 August 2022), was an Indian actor and dramati...
Ed Asner
1929–2021 (age 92)
Sheffield Cemetery
Ed Asner (1929–2021) was an award-winning actor and former SAG president from Kansas City buried at Sheffield Cemetery...
Ben-Zion Bayer
1936–2021 (age 85)
Yarkon Cemetery
Lawyer Ben-Zion Bayer was admired for his principled advocacy and thoughtful mentorship.
Menahem Sherman
1925–2021 (age 96)
Morasha Cemetery
Menahem Sherman faithfully served as a military officer, leading with calm determination.
Mikhail Nenashev
1960–2021 (age 61)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Mikhail Nenashev (1960-2021) was a Russian from Kozlovka who was buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery.
Clifford Robinson
1966–2020 (age 54)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Clifford Robinson was an NBA All-Star forward known for his scoring and shot-blocking with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Tage Sundström
1931–2020 (age 89)
Umeå north cemetery
Swedish ice hockey player who represented Sweden in international competition.
Vladimir Andreyev
1930–2020 (age 90)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vladimir Alekseyevich Andreyev (27 August 1930 – 29 August 2020), also spelt Vladimir Alekseevich Andreev, was a Sovie...
Jürgen Schadeberg
1931–2020 (age 89)
Nice
Jürgen Schadeberg (18 March 1931 – 29 August 2020) was a German-born South African photographer and artist.
Barbara Johnson Zuber
1926–2019 (age 93)
Albany Rural Cemetery
Barbara Johnson Zuber (1926–2019) passed away in Philadelphia and is interred at Albany Rural Cemetery.
Jim Leavelle
1920–2019 (age 99)
Grove Hill Memorial Park
Jim Leavelle (1920–2019) of Red River County rests at Grove Hill Memorial Park.
Enn Anupõld
1937–2019 (age 82)
Metsakalmistu
Journalist Enn Anupõld modeled integrity through a career dedicated to clear, responsible reporting.
János Tóth
1930–2019 (age 89)
Farkasréti Cemetery
János Tóth was a Hungarian screenwriter whose scripts contributed to the nation's film and television legacy.
Marcela Baltaretuová
1946–2019 (age 73)
Olšany Cemetery
Marcela Baltaretuová (1946–2019) lived a life of service to her community.
Janusz Hajnos
1968–2019 (age 51)
Nowy Targ
Janusz Mariusz Hajnos (27 August 1968 – 29 August 2019) was a Polish ice hockey player.
Marie Severin
1929–2018 (age 89)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Marie Severin was a pioneering American comic-book artist and colorist best known for her work at Marvel Comics.
Louise Carlson
1930–2017 (age 87)
Uranie Cemetery
Louise Carlson was a dedicated school teacher committed to education.
Naomi Zorea
1923–2016 (age 93)
Ma'agan Michael
Naomi Zorea was born in Riga in 1923 and passed away in 2016, buried at Ma'agan Michael, Israel.
Troels Munk
1925–2016 (age 91)
Taarbæk Kirkegård
Troels Munk was a Danish actor who lived from 1925 to 2016.
Visti Hald
1955–2016 (age 61)
Humlebæk Cemetery
Visti Hald was a celebrated Danish opera singer whose performances brought lyric warmth to audiences.
Steffen Lüttge
1945–2016 (age 71)
Lundtofte Kirkegård
Steffen Lüttge was a Danish sculptor whose works contributed to late twentieth-century artistic heritage.
Zbigniew Józefowicz
1925–2016 (age 91)
Doły cemetery
Zbigniew Józefowicz (1925-2016) was a Polish individual from Tarnów who was buried at Doły cemetery.
Pierre Peaucelle
1930–2015 (age 85)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Pierre Peaucelle was a French management scholar and historian who specialized in the history of management thought and ...
Marian Adachi Kohn
1929–2014 (age 85)
Honolulu Harbor
Marian Adachi Kohn (1929–2014) was born in Honolulu and is buried at Honolulu Harbor.
Логвиненко Василий Васильевич
1978–2014 (age 36)
Nikopol
Military personnel from Nikopol who stood as an example of steadfast service and quiet bravery.
Остроушко Денис Валерьевич
1989–2014 (age 25)
Nikopol
Денис Валерьевич Остроушко was a military personnel from Nikopol who made the ultimate sacrifice...
Троценко Максим Николаевич
1985–2014 (age 29)
Nikopol
Committed military personnel from Nikopol remembered for his loyalty and strength of character.
Jaroslav Barták
1938–2014 (age 76)
Roudnice nad Labem cemetery
Jaroslav Barták (1938–2014) was a resident of Roudnice nad Labem.
Marguerite Hartung
1913–2013 (age 100)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Marguerite Hartung, who passed away in 2013, was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Georgi Boyadzhiev
1933–2013 (age 80)
Central Cemetery park
Georgi Boyadzhiev (1933-2013) was a Bulgarian from Asenovgrad who was buried at Central Cemetery park.
Jiří Tomek
1931–2013 (age 82)
Hřbitov Červený Kostelec
Jiří Tomek (1931–2013) was a Czech actor.
Marek Sochacki
1956–2012 (age 56)
Cathedral Cemetery in Sandomierz
Marek Sochacki (1956-2012) was a Polish individual buried at Cathedral Cemetery in Sandomierz.
David P. Reynolds
1915–2011 (age 96)
Hollywood Cemetery
David P. Reynolds was an American businessman who led Reynolds Metals Company and left a legacy of philanthropy.
Maciej Wójcicki
1935–2011 (age 76)
Witomino Cemetery in Gdynia
Maciej Wójcicki was a Polish opera singer who lived from 1935 to 2011.
Hasan Polat
1919–2010 (age 91)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish politician dedicated to public service.
Judit Matatek
1976–2009 (age 33)
Mihályfa
Judit Matatek was a cherished actor whose heartfelt performances and mentorship touched many.
Salme Kõiv
1909–2007 (age 98)
Metsakalmistu
Salme Kõiv illuminated Estonian life through tender and thoughtful storytelling.
Huguette Galmiche
1920–2007 (age 87)
Viviers
Model Huguette Galmiche brought grace to Viviers' artistic circles.