Notable Deaths on August 2
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Julia Alapai
1814–1849 (age 35)
Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii
Julia Alapai (1814-1849) was a Hawaiian noblewoman buried at the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii.
John Stanly
1774–1833 (age 59)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
John Stanly (1774-1833) was a New Bern resident of note, buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Brenda Haram Canedy
1932–2023 (age 91)
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Brenda Haram Canedy (1932–2023) of Marion rests at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Anti Kidron
1943–2023 (age 80)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Psychologist who offered compassionate guidance and advocacy.
Svend Erik Bjerg
1944–2023 (age 79)
Søllerød Cemetery
Svend Erik Bjerg (16 November 1944 – 2 August 2023) was a Danish cyclist.
Jack Deloplaine
1954–2022 (age 68)
Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery
Jack Deloplaine (1954–2022) was an American football running back from Pottstown interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Ceme...
Stavros Psycharis
1945–2022 (age 77)
First Cemetery of Athens
Stavros Psycharis (Greek: Σταύρος Ψυχάρης; 1945 – 2 August 2022) was a Greek publisher and politician.
Aleksander Karcz
1939–2022 (age 83)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Aleksander Karcz was a Polish professional whose contributions were valued in his community.
Zbyszko Piwoński
1929–2022 (age 93)
cmentarz komunalny w Zielonej Górze
Zbyszko Piwoński (9 July 1929 – 2 August 2022) was a Polish teacher and politician.
Claude Frantzen
1937–2022 (age 85)
Saint-Cloud cemetery
Claude Frantzen was a devoted official whose steady leadership touched generations in Saint-Cloud.
Hüseyin Özay
1959–2021 (age 62)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Hüseyin Özay was a Turkish actor who lived from 1959 to 2021.
Kalyani Menon
1951–2021 (age 70)
London
Kalyani Menon (05 July 1941 – 2 August 2021) was an Indian playback singer who worked in the Indian film industry.
Carol A. Timmons
1958–2020 (age 62)
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Carol A. Timmons (1958–2020) was the Adjutant General of the Delaware National Guard and is buried at Delaware Veteran...
Gintautas Akelaitis
1949–2020 (age 71)
Karveliškės Cemetery
Linguist Gintautas Akelaitis enriched understanding of language and culture through his thoughtful work.
Schoschana Rabinovici
1932–2019 (age 87)
Tel-Aviv
Schoschana Rabinovici (née Suzanne Weksler; November 14, 1932 – August 2, 2019) was a Holocaust survivor and the auth...
Benyamin Avigal
1934–2019 (age 85)
Yarkon Cemetery
Benyamin Avigal (1934-2019) lived in Israel and was buried at Yarkon Cemetery.
Romuald Lazarowicz
1953–2019 (age 66)
Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław
Romuald Lazarowicz (1953-2019) was a Polish individual from Wrocław who was buried at Saint Lawrence Cemetery in his ho...
Stanisław Raułuszkiewicz
1926–2019 (age 93)
Holy Family Cemetery
Stanisław Raułuszkiewicz (1926-2019) was a Polish resident from Suwałki who experienced both World War II and Poland'...
Dawid Kostecki
1981–2019 (age 38)
Pobitno Cemetery in Rzeszów
Dawid Kostecki (27 June 1981 – 2 August 2019) was a Polish professional boxer who fought at light heavyweight.
Alexandra Strelchenko
1937–2019 (age 82)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Alexandra Ilinichna Strelchenko (Russian: Александра Ильинична Стрельченко; 2 February 193...
Kim Maeng-gon
1945–2018 (age 73)
Jindallae Memorial Park
Kim Maeng-gon (1945-2018) was a South Korean individual buried at Jindallae Memorial Park.
Viktor Tyumenev
1957–2018 (age 61)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Viktor Nikolaevich Tyumenev (Russian: Виктор Николаевич Тюменев; June 1, 1957 — August 2, 2018)...
Lily Troelsø Borring
1933–2017 (age 84)
Ringsted Cemetery
Sculptor Lily Troelsø Borring created sensitive works that invited reflection on Danish life.
Greg Stemrick
1951–2016 (age 65)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Greg Stemrick (1951–2016) was an NFL defensive back who spent the bulk of his career with the Houston Oilers.
Bill Talbot
1931–2016 (age 85)
Rose Hill Cemetery
Bill Talbot (1931-2016) spent his final years in Evansville before being buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Tyler Drumheller
1952–2015 (age 63)
Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Former CIA officer Tyler Drumheller (1952–2015) was laid to rest at Columbia Gardens Cemetery.
André Eve
1931–2015 (age 84)
Pithiviers
André Eve was a rose breeder from Pithiviers.
Hans-Henrik Ley
1923–2014 (age 91)
Vedbæk Cemetery
Hans-Henrik Ley was a composer whose music offered a heartfelt bridge between classical form and contemporary feeling.
Pierre Gonzalez de Gaspard
1928–2014 (age 86)
Cimetière de Grenelle
Pierre Gonzalez de Gaspard was a lawyer whose integrity and compassion guided both his cases and his community work.
Valerijus Charazovas
1918–2013 (age 95)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Lithuanian politician Valerijus Charazovas (1918–2013) dedicated his life to public service.
János Sipos
1951–2012 (age 61)
Rákospalota Cemetery
János Sipos was a Hungarian journalist and media professional.
Jiří Steinbroch
1950–2012 (age 62)
Olšany Cemetery
Jiří Steinbroch was a Czech figure whose work contributed to his nation's cultural life.
Густаф Мандал
1929–2012 (age 83)
Sollentuna cemetery
Swedish cinematographer who worked in Swedish film production.
Floria Bloise
1929–2012 (age 83)
Mausoleum of the Argentine Association of Actors
Argentine actress whose talent and charisma captivated audiences for decades.
Delois Barrett Campbell
1926–2011 (age 85)
Oak Woods Cemetery
Delois Barrett Campbell (1926–2011) of Chicago sang gospel as part of The Barrett Sisters.
Friedrich Beyer
1929–2010 (age 81)
Stammersdorfer Zentralfriedhof
Radio personality Friedrich Beyer brought warmth and thoughtful conversation to countless listeners.
Vladislav Operchalski
1940–2010 (age 70)
Cemetery in Doly
Vladislav Operchalski (1940–2010) was a resident of the Doly community.
Lev Valentinovich Misozhnikov
1935–2010 (age 75)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian architect and designer (1935–2010).
Jeanne Hood
1926–2009 (age 83)
Palm Downtown Mortuary and Cemetery
Jeanne Hood (1926–2009) spent her life in Saint Paul before being buried at Palm Downtown Mortuary and Cemetery.
Billy Lee Riley
1933–2009 (age 76)
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Billy Lee Riley (1933–2009), the American rockabilly singer-songwriter, is buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Pocahont...
Sándor Püski
1911–2009 (age 98)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Sándor Püski was a distinguished publisher who nurtured Hungarian literature with vision and care.
György Gerevich
1946–2008 (age 62)
Farkasréti Cemetery
György Gerevich was a Hungarian fencer who lived from 1946 to 2008.
Irena Turnau
1925–2008 (age 83)
Gołąbki Cemetery
Irena Turnau was a historian whose scholarly career spanned from 1925 to 2008.
Frank Rosenfelt
1921–2007 (age 86)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Frank Rosenfelt was an American film executive who guided MGM during pivotal moments in its mid-20th-century history.
Chauncey Bailey
1949–2007 (age 58)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Chauncey Bailey (1949–2007) was an American journalist and editor who was the editor-in-chief of the Oakland Post at t...
Willi Geismeier
1934–2007 (age 73)
Französischer Friedhof
Willi Geismeier was a German university teacher whose academic work enriched higher education.
Helmut Faissner
1928–2007 (age 79)
Aachen Forest Cemetery
Helmut Faissner was a German physicist whose career extended from 1928 until his death in 2007.
Fitz Eugene Dixon Jr.
1923–2006 (age 83)
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery
Fitz Eugene Dixon Jr. (1923–2006) was a Philadelphia businessman, sports owner, and philanthropist buried at Saint Tho...
Muhan Soysal
1935–2006 (age 71)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Muhan Soysal was a Turkish economist whose professional work advanced economic scholarship from 1935 to 2006.
Грибняк, Виталий Васильевич
1929–2006 (age 77)
Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery
Inessa Vladimirovna Sinyavina (1929-2006) was a Russian figure buried at Baigushi Cemetery.