Notable Deaths on December 13
810+ people died on this day throughout history
William Chauvenet
1820–1870 (age 50)
Bellefontaine Cemetery
William Chauvenet was an American mathematician and astronomer who founded the U.S. Naval Academy's astronomical observa...
Archie Clement
1846–1866 (age 20)
Arnold Cemetery
Archie Clement (1846-1866) was a Confederate guerrilla fighter who died young during the post-Civil War period.
Robert Lenox
1759–1839 (age 80)
New York City Marble Cemetery
Robert Lenox (1759-1839) was a Scottish-born New York merchant and real estate developer who amassed considerable wealth...
Benjamin Stoddert
1751–1813 (age 62)
Addison Chapel Cemetery
Benjamin Stoddert was a Charles County resident and notable figure who lived from 1751 to 1813.
Salvador Trapani
1955–2025 (age 70)
Parque de la Eternidad
Salvador Trapani was an Argentine from Carreras who was buried at Parque de la Eternidad in 2025.
Yetvart Tomasyan
1949–2024 (age 75)
Balıklı Armenian Cemetery
Yetvart Tomasyan (born 1949 in Istanbul) is a Turkish-Armenian publisher who founded Aras Publishing in 1993.
Zofia Merle
1938–2023 (age 85)
Powązki Cemetery
Zofia Merle (1938-2023) was a Polish person born in Warsaw and buried at Powązki Cemetery.
Wojciech Łazarek
1937–2023 (age 86)
Łódź Radogoszcz Cemetery
Wojciech Łazarek (4 October 1937 – 13 December 2023) was a Polish football manager and player who played as forward.
Józef Tejchma
1927–2021 (age 94)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Józef Tejchma (14 July 1927 – 13 December 2021) was a Polish communist politician.
Sergei Solovyov
1944–2021 (age 77)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sergei Alexandrovich Solovyov (Russian: Серге́й Алекса́ндрович Соловьёв; 25 August 1944 –...
Josef Kostka
1932–2020 (age 88)
Cemetery in Kvítkovice
Josef Kostka (1932–2020) was a resident of Kvítkovice.
Lawrence Bittaker
1940–2019 (age 79)
San Quentin Prison Cemetery
Lawrence Bittaker (1940–2019) died in Pittsburgh and was interred at the San Quentin Prison Cemetery.
Ekaterina Durova
1959–2019 (age 60)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Ekaterina Lvovna Durova (Russian: Екатери́на Льво́вна Ду́рова; 25 July 1959 – 13 December 20...
Gudrun Zapf-von Hesse
1918–2019 (age 101)
Alter Friedhof Darmstadt
Gudrun Zapf von Hesse (2 January 1918 – 13 December 2019) was a German book-binder, calligrapher and typographer.
József Karger-Kocsis
1950–2018 (age 68)
Saint Gerard church in Kelenföld
József Karger-Kocsis was a dedicated researcher whose thoughtful scholarship advanced knowledge and supported aspiring ...
Abdulhalim Aras
1925–2018 (age 93)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Abdulhalim Aras was a respected Turkish lawyer whose career spanned decades of dedicated legal service.
Viktor Sloka
1932–2018 (age 86)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Scientist whose research and intellectual contributions advanced knowledge in his field.
Michel Bouchez
1937–2018 (age 81)
Fouquieres-les-Lens Communal Cemetery
Michel Bouchez was a politician who lived from 1937 to 2018.
Tommy Nobis
1943–2017 (age 74)
Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Columbarium
Tommy Nobis was a pioneering Atlanta Falcons linebacker remembered as one of the NFL's fiercest defenders in the 1960s a...
Jörg Benz
1937–2017 (age 80)
Friedhof Wülflingen
Handball player Jörg Benz inspired teammates with his skillful play and positive energy.
Zdeňka Vrbová
1948–2017 (age 69)
Cemetery in Vrbno pod Pradědem
Zdeňka Vrbová (1948–2017) was a cherished member of the Vrbno pod Pradědem community.
Wojciech Kardynalski
1948–2017 (age 69)
cmentarz komunalny w Cedzynie
Wojciech Kardynalski (1948–2017) was a Polish resident of Cedzyna.
Alan Thicke
1947–2016 (age 69)
Santa Barbara Cemetery
Alan Thicke (1947-2016) was a Canadian actor and television host best known for his role in "Growing Pains" and is burie...
Lembit Krumm
1928–2016 (age 88)
Metsakalmistu
Lembit Krumm was a technologist whose steady insight guided collaborative innovation.
Hubert Raid
1932–2016 (age 84)
Pauluse Cemetery
Hubert Raid brought scientific rigor and deep compassion to veterinary medicine.
Forrest Perkins
1920–2014 (age 94)
Calvary Cemetery
Forrest Perkins (1920–2014) was a football coach from Dodgeville whose burial site is Calvary Cemetery.
Marina Gordon
1917–2013 (age 96)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Marina Gordon was a Soviet-born American singer and voice teacher celebrated for her interpretations of classical and Yi...
Adolf Polák
1933–2013 (age 80)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Adolf Polák (1933–2013) was a Czech resident commemorated in Prostějov.
Jack Hanlon
1916–2012 (age 96)
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Jack Hanlon was a Fort Worth-born actor who began his career as a child performer in silent films and later worked behin...
Vladislav Trojan
1925–2012 (age 87)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Vladislav Trojan was a Czech individual who lived from 1925 to 2012.
Georges Bellec
1918–2012 (age 94)
Courteuil
Georges Bellec sang with a generous heart, uniting listeners through the power of his music.
Enno Lehis
1912–2011 (age 99)
Metsakalmistu
Painter Enno Lehis depicted Estonia's light and land with honesty and warmth.
Madis Rubel
1935–2011 (age 76)
Old St. John's cemetery
Madis Rubel combined quiet curiosity with generous mentorship, helping others understand Estonia’s geological heritage...
Algė Savickaitė
1940–2011 (age 71)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Drama teacher Algė Savickaitė inspired generations of students to explore the stage with confidence.
Bergit Forchhammer
1921–2011 (age 90)
Lyngby Parkkirkegård
Bergit Forchhammer was a thoughtful writer whose work brought insight and empathy to everyday life.
Ferenc Rákosi
1921–2010 (age 89)
Csepel Cemetery
Ferenc Rákosi was a devoted footballer whose passion invigorated teammates and fans.
Jan Sobotka
1938–2010 (age 72)
Cemetery in Židenice
Jan Sobotka (1938–2010) was a lifelong member of the Židenice community.
Jules-Édouard Pilotte
1912–2010 (age 98)
Causapscal
Jules-Édouard Pilotte was a Catholic priest who served the Causapscal community with devotion.
Peter Lehrecke
1924–2010 (age 86)
Friedhof Heerstraße
Peter Lehrecke was a prominent twentieth-century architect whose designs shaped the urban landscape.
Vladas Katkevičius
1937–2009 (age 72)
Karmėlava cemetery
Vladas Katkevičius was a Lithuanian politician whose career reflected a commitment to public service and national devel...
Feridun Üstün
1916–2009 (age 93)
Heybeliada Cemetery
Feridun Üstün was a Turkish politician whose long career in public service shaped aspects of modern Turkey.
Józef Gawłowski
1926–2009 (age 83)
Salwator Cemetery
Józef Gawłowski was an accomplished architect whose designs and professional work advanced architectural practice.
Isaak Magiton
1922–2009 (age 87)
Donskoe cemetery
Isaak Magiton was a screenwriter who lived from 1922 to 2009.
Tatyana Popko
1939–2008 (age 69)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Tatyana Popko was a Soviet and Russian ballet dancer who contributed to the distinguished tradition of Russian classical...
Jack Thornton
1914–2007 (age 93)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Jack Thornton (1914-2007) spent his years rooted in Portsmouth before being buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Floyd Red Crow Westerman
1936–2007 (age 71)
Saint Matthew Cemetery
Floyd Red Crow Westerman (1936–2007) was a Dakota Sioux actor, musician, and activist buried at Saint Matthew Cemetery...
Vladimír Koutník
1921–2007 (age 86)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vladimír Koutník (1921-2007) was a Czech individual who lived through 86 years of profound historical changes in Centr...
Lamar Hunt
1932–2006 (age 74)
Dallas
Lamar Hunt (1932–2006) was an American sports entrepreneur who founded the Kansas City Chiefs, conceived the American ...
Susse Bruun
1927–2006 (age 79)
Assistens Cemetery
Susse Bruun was a Danish sculptor whose artistic works reflected her creative vision.
Olga Poliakoff
1921–2006 (age 85)
General Cemetery of Valencia
Olga Poliakoff was a twentieth-century ballet dancer whose artistic contributions enriched European cultural life.