Notable Deaths on December 20
830+ people died on this day throughout history
Lila Marangou
1938–2025 (age 87)
Zografou cemetery
An accomplished writer whose literary works enriched Greek cultural life.
Michał Urbaniak
1943–2025 (age 82)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Michał Urbaniak (22 January 1943 – 20 December 2025) was a Polish jazz musician who played violin, lyricon, and saxop...
Pierre Vial
1928–2025 (age 97)
Montparnasse Cemetery
French actor Pierre Vial (1928–2025) was a distinguished performer in French cinema and theater.
Herman Magnus
1936–2024 (age 88)
Droeshout
Herman Magnus was a venerable politician known for his steady devotion to civic life.
Márton Kalmár
1946–2024 (age 78)
Central graveyard in Szeged
Márton Kalmár was a talented Hungarian sculptor and visual artist.
Didier Pineau-Valencienne
1931–2024 (age 93)
La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire
Didier Pineau-Valencienne was a French businessperson and industrial leader.
Zoltán Iszlai
1933–2022 (age 89)
Siófok
Siófok writer Zoltán Iszlai captured the soul of the lakeside and encouraged budding authors.
Vural Avar
1938–2022 (age 84)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Vural Avar was a Turkish statesman who lived from 1938 to 2022.
Kira Gałczyńska
1936–2022 (age 86)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish writer Kira Gałczyńska (1936–2022) enriched Polish literature through her devoted literary career.
Luigi Stucchi
1941–2022 (age 81)
cemetery of Tradate
Luigi Stucchi (14 August 1941 – 20 December 2022) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church, who served as an auxi...
Maya Ruiz-Picasso
1935–2022 (age 87)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Maya Ruiz-Picasso (1935-2022) was the daughter of Pablo Picasso, born in Boulogne-Billancourt, who managed her father's ...
Elizabeth Fennema
1928–2021 (age 93)
Forest Hill Cemetery
Elizabeth Fennema (1928–2021) of Winfield was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Kimera Bartee
1972–2021 (age 49)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Former MLB outfielder and coach Kimera Bartee (1972–2021) is remembered for his time on the field and laid to rest at ...
Toivo Kurg
1946–2021 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Toivo Kurg was a dedicated Estonian weightlifter known for his discipline and support of emerging athletes.
Géza Dezső Fekete
1939–2021 (age 82)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Géza Dezső Fekete was a respected sculptor whose evocative works enhanced public spaces and inspired fellow artists.
Hans G. Forsberg
1930–2021 (age 91)
Österhaninge begravningsplats
Swedish engineer dedicated to technological innovation and development.
Ulf Schramm
1936–2021 (age 85)
Torslunda cemetery
Ulf Schramm is a Swedish former footballer.
Ayşe Mayda
1916–2021 (age 105)
Kokluca Cemetery
Turkish orthodontist and healthcare professional.
Wiesław Makarewicz
1935–2021 (age 86)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Wiesław Makarewicz (1935–2021) was a Polish biochemist whose research advanced scientific knowledge.
Nikolay Cheburkin
1941–2021 (age 80)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Nikolay Vsevolodovich Cheburkin (Russian: Николай Всеволодович Чебуркин; May 3, 1941, Orsk, O...
Pierre Cassignard
1965–2021 (age 56)
Vaucluse
French actor whose performances enriched French theatre and cinema.
Pierre Philippe
1931–2021 (age 90)
Saint-Ouen Cemetery
Pierre Philippe was a skilled French screenwriter whose scripts contributed significantly to French cinema.
Svatopluk Karásek
1942–2020 (age 78)
Cemetery in Motol
Svatopluk Karásek (18 October 1942 – 20 December 2020) was a Czech singer, evangelical clergyman, and politician who ...
Michal Kobylinski
1957–2020 (age 63)
Powązki Cemetery
Michal Kobylinski was a Polish poet whose literary works enriched the nation's cultural heritage.
Charlotte Harris
1930–2019 (age 89)
Green Hills Memorial Park
Charlotte Harris (1930-2019) was a long-time Oak Park resident whose life spanned nearly nine decades before her interme...
Milton C. Clegg
1933–2019 (age 86)
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Milton C. Clegg (1933–2019) of Salt Lake City was buried at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
Alexandr Erml
1950–2019 (age 69)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Alexandr Erml (1950–2019) was a longtime resident of Zlín.
Stefan Garwatowski
1931–2019 (age 88)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Stefan Adam Garwatowski or Gerwatowski ( 1931 - 20 December 2019) was a Polish painter.
Jerzy Panek
1946–2019 (age 73)
Cmentarz Komunalny w Częstochowie
Jerzy Panek (1946–2019) was a dedicated politician.
Yuri Pshenichnikov
1940–2019 (age 79)
Khovanskoye Cemetery
Yuri Pavlovich Pshenichnikov (Russian: Юрий Павлович Пшеничников; 2 June 1940 – 20 December 201...
Maria Starzycka
1934–2018 (age 84)
Salwator Cemetery
Maria Starzycka was a physician whose dedication to medical practice and patient care served her community with compassi...
Charlie Hennigan
1935–2017 (age 82)
Bienville
Charlie Hennigan (1935–2017) was an American football wide receiver who set early AFL receiving records with the Houst...
David Salman
1918–2017 (age 99)
Har HaMenuchot
An entrepreneur whose ventures strengthened communities.
Javier del Rey Redondo
1937–2017 (age 80)
Columbarium of the church of Santiago el Mayor
Javier del Rey Redondo was a Spanish metalworker whose skilled craftsmanship preserved traditional artisanal techniques.
Andrew Killgore
1919–2016 (age 97)
Arlington National Cemetery
Andrew Killgore (1919–2016) was a devoted servant whose legacy reflects a lifetime of commitment.
Minni Patune
1918–2016 (age 98)
Metsakalmistu
Minni Patune was an Estonian from Surva who lived through both world wars and the Soviet occupation, dying in 2016 at ag...
Viljar Ansko
1948–2016 (age 68)
Raadi cemetery
Viljar Ansko was a compassionate physician whose care touched many lives.
Béla Nováky
1944–2016 (age 72)
Iglesia de San Gerardo (Újbuda)
Béla Nováky was a Hungarian university teacher whose dedication to scholarship and education inspired countless studen...
Vladimir Klinkov
1967–2014 (age 47)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Vladimir Klinkov supported young athletes with warmth and a steady belief in their potential.
Ferenc Lantos
1929–2014 (age 85)
Public cemetery of Pécs
Ferenc Lantos was a Hungarian painter whose artistic work contributed to the nation's cultural heritage.
Madis Norvik
1932–2013 (age 81)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Linguist Madis Norvik enriched the study of language and guided future scholars with care and insight.
Antoine Terrasse
1928–2013 (age 85)
cemetery of Fontainebleau
Antoine Terrasse (1928–2013) was a distinguished art historian.
Jimmy McCracklin
1921–2012 (age 91)
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
Jimmy McCracklin (1921–2012) was an American blues pianist, singer, and songwriter whose career spanned decades before...
Milada Poláčková
1922–2012 (age 90)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Milada Poláčková (1922–2012) was a valued presence in her family and community.
Marian Berkowicz
1935–2012 (age 77)
Stalowa Wola Municipal Cemetery
Polish poet whose literary works enriched Polish cultural heritage.
Josef Hajda
1909–2011 (age 102)
Bubeneč Cemetery
Czech jurist known for his legal expertise and contributions to the judicial system.
Alena Ambrová
1955–2010 (age 55)
Cemetery in Židenice
Alena Ambrová was a Czech individual who lived from 1955 to 2010 in Brno and was buried at Cemetery in Židenice.
Waldir Régis
1939–2010 (age 71)
Cemitério Jardim da Saudade
Waldir Régis was a businessperson whose entrepreneurial efforts contributed to regional economic development.
Franc Cyž
1922–2010 (age 88)
Friedhof Milkel
Franc Cyž was a teacher dedicated to his profession and students.
Marcel Cremer
1955–2009 (age 54)
Crombach
Marcel Cremer was a Belgian writer whose literary works contributed to contemporary Belgian culture.