Notable Deaths on December 11
740+ people died on this day throughout history
Benjamin Edes
1732–1803 (age 71)
Boston
Charlestown printer and publisher who was involved in colonial-era printing and journalism.
Leif Agnar Ellevset
1940–2025 (age 85)
Asker Church
Leif Agnar Ellevset is remembered for his steadfast dedication to his community and church.
Nermin Abadan Unat
1921–2025 (age 104)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Nermin Abadan Unat (18 September 1921 – 11 December 2025) was a Turkish academic, lawyer, sociologist, writer and a pr...
Andrzej Szajkowski
1938–2025 (age 87)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Andrzej Szajkowski was a Polish jurist whose legal career was marked by professional expertise and integrity.
Boris Skrynnik
1948–2025 (age 77)
Danilov Cemetery
Boris Ivanovich Skrynnik (Russian: Борис Иванович Скрынник; 15 July 1948 – 11 December 2025) was ...
Wojciech Jakubowski
1929–2024 (age 95)
Municipal Cemetery in Sopot, Poland
Polish graphic artist Wojciech Jakubowski (1929–2024) made significant contributions to visual design and artistic exp...
Zuzanna Kościjańska
1933–2023 (age 90)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Zuzanna Kościjańska (1933-2023) was a Polish individual from Sekursko who was interred at Central Cemetery in Szczecin...
Anne Rice
1941–2021 (age 80)
Metairie Cemetery
Anne Rice, the New Orleans-born author celebrated for her lush, Gothic novels, died in 2021 and rests at Metairie Cemete...
János Gulyás
1946–2021 (age 75)
Farkasréti Cemetery
János Gulyás was a Hungarian cinematographer whose visual artistry advanced Hungarian cinema.
Mel Lastman
1933–2021 (age 88)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park
Melvin Douglas Lastman (March 9, 1933 – December 11, 2021) was a Canadian businessman and politician who served as the...
Fyodor Ladygin
1937–2021 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Fyodor Ladygin was a Russian military professional dedicated to his country's service.
Jim Burns
1945–2020 (age 75)
All Saints Cemetery
Jim Burns (1945–2020) of McLeansboro was laid to rest at All Saints Cemetery after his passing.
Irena Veisaitė
1928–2020 (age 92)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Irena Veisaitė (9 January 1928 – 11 December 2020) was a Lithuanian theatre scholar, intellectual and human rights ac...
Andrzej Tomaszewicz
1943–2020 (age 77)
Sieradz
Andrzej Tomaszewicz (1943 – 11 December 2020), was a Polish historian and politician who served as a Senator.
Lev Shcheglov
1946–2020 (age 74)
Preobrazhenskoe Jewish Cemetery
Lev Shcheglov (28 August 1946 – 11 December 2020) was a Russian physician who focused on sexology and psychotherapy.
Stefan Matalewski
1928–2019 (age 91)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Stefan Matalewski (1928-2019) was a Polish man born in Grodzisk Wielkopolski who later resided in Szczecin, where he was...
Andrzej Cieński
1931–2019 (age 88)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Andrzej Cieński (1931-2019) was a Polish individual buried at Grabiszyn Cemetery in Wrocław.
Martin Warnke
1937–2019 (age 82)
St. Laurentius church
Martin Warnke was a university teacher whose dedication to education shaped generations of students.
Ziyaettin Yağcı
1945–2018 (age 73)
Buruk Cemetery
Turkish statesperson whose political career was dedicated to national service.
Beat Kaufmann
1932–2017 (age 85)
Rosenberg cemetery
Beat Kaufmann was a business executive who led with ethics and strategic insight.
Irina Tarasevich
1928–2017 (age 89)
Donskoe cemetery
Irina Tarasevich was a Russian scientist whose research contributed to scientific advancement.
Alexander Macdonald-Buchanan
1931–2017 (age 86)
Contin
Alexander Macdonald-Buchanan was a Scottish gentleman who lived from 1931 to 2017.
Ehud Pecker
1928–2016 (age 88)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Ehud Pecker was a painter whose thoughtful compositions captured the luminous moments of daily life.
Horst Kettner
1942–2016 (age 74)
Munich Forest Cemetery
Horst Kettner was a cinematographer whose visual artistry advanced film and media production.
Mosheh Dov Salanṭ
1928–2015 (age 87)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Mosheh Dov Salanṭ was a devoted community leader whose legacy endured throughout his life.
Catherine Bouroche
1942–2015 (age 73)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Catherine Bouroche (1942-2015) was a French individual from Casteljaloux.
Charles Young
1935–2012 (age 77)
Roselawn Cemetery
Charles Young (1935-2012) of Augusta was laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.
Semiha Es
1912–2012 (age 100)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish photographer whose work documented Turkish culture and society.
Hans-Dieter Döpmann
1929–2012 (age 83)
Schlosskirche Buch
Hans-Dieter Döpmann was a German theologian whose scholarly work influenced religious thought and education.
Maurice Roy
1929–2012 (age 83)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Maurice Roy (1929-2012) was a French individual born in Lyon's 7th arrondissement.
John Patrick Foley
1935–2011 (age 76)
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
John Patrick Foley (1935–2011) served as an American cardinal of the Catholic Church and president of the Pontifical C...
Anna Staniewska
1919–2009 (age 90)
Powązki Cemetery
Translator Anna Staniewska (1919–2009) bridged cultures through her work in language and literature.
Bettie Page
1923–2008 (age 85)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Nashville-born Bettie Page (1923–2008) was an American pin-up model and cult icon who rests at Westwood Village Memori...
Maddie Blaustein
1960–2008 (age 48)
Congregation B'nai Israel Cemetery
Maddie Blaustein was a dedicated professional whose legacy continues to inspire.
Josef Botek
1948–2008 (age 60)
Cemetery in Ostrožská Nová Ves
Josef Botek (1948–2008) was buried in Ostrožská Nová Ves.
Jorge Dangond Daza
1922–2008 (age 86)
Central Cemetery of Valledupar
Colombian politician whose public service advanced democratic governance in his region.
Kwang-Ping Hsu
1936–2007 (age 71)
Arlington National Cemetery
Kwang-Ping Hsu (1936–2007) hailed from Shandong and served as a veteran honored with burial at Arlington National Ceme...
Freddie Fields
1923–2007 (age 84)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Freddie Fields was an American theatrical agent and film producer who co-founded the Creative Management Agency.
Emmett H. Walker, Jr.
1924–2007 (age 83)
Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Emmett H. Walker Jr. (1924–2007) was a U.S. Army major general who served as Adjutant General of Texas and commanded t...
Earl B. Olson
1915–2006 (age 91)
Fairview Cemetery
Earl B. Olson (1915–2006) lies at Fairview Cemetery.
Karel Bartošek
1927–2006 (age 79)
Olšany Cemetery
Karel Bartošek (1927–2006) was buried in Olšany Cemetery.
Betty Abbott
1923–2005 (age 82)
Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Betty Abbott (1923-2005) of Council Bluffs is buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
Roman Łomnicki
1916–2005 (age 89)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Roman Łomnicki was a Polish architect whose career left a notable mark on twentieth-century Polish architecture.
Friedrich Ebel
1944–2005 (age 61)
Dahlem Cemetery
Friedrich Ebel was a German jurist who lived from 1944 to 2005.
Karl August Bettermann
1913–2005 (age 92)
Buschey-Friedhof
Karl August Bettermann was a German judge who served with dedication to the principles of law and justice.
Jerzy Batruch
1931–2004 (age 73)
Zagórz
Polish ski jumper Jerzy Batruch (1931–2004) was a dedicated winter sports athlete.
Rosemary Dawson
d. 2003
Church of St Nicholas, Remenham
Rosemary Dawson was a devoted member of the Remenham parish whose quiet generosity touched those around her.
Ila Schütz
1944–2002 (age 58)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Actor remembered for her luminous presence on stage and screen.
Mstislav Volkov
1923–2001 (age 78)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Mstislav Volkov was a Soviet scientist who lived from 1923 to 2001.
Pauline Curley
1903–2000 (age 97)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Pauline Curley was an American actress of the silent film era.