Notable Deaths on December 22
800+ people died on this day throughout history
George Eliot
1819–1880 (age 61)
Highgate Cemetery
George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, one of the leading English novelists of the Victorian era, author of Mi...
David Hosack
1769–1835 (age 66)
Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum
David Hosack was a prominent New York City physician and botanist who lived from 1769 to 1835.
Stratton Christophersen Jaquette
1944–2024 (age 80)
Grays Hill Cemetery
Stratton Christophersen Jaquette (1944-2024) of Philadelphia was interred at Grays Hill Cemetery.
Daniel Höglander
1979–2024 (age 45)
Maria Magdalena Church
Daniel Höglander was a Swedish restaurateur whose work contributed to Sweden's dining and hospitality culture.
Micha Michaely
1928–2023 (age 95)
Har HaMenuchot
Micha Michaely (Hebrew: מיכה מיכאלי; 3 October 1928 – 22 December 2023) was an Israeli economist, professor ...
Lille Palle
1942–2023 (age 81)
New Cemetery of Gilleleje
Lille Palle was a beloved Danish musician whose performances brought joy to audiences throughout his career.
Ingrid Steeger
1947–2023 (age 76)
Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf
Ingrid Steeger (German: [ˈɪŋ.ɡʁiːt ˈʃteː.gɐ] ; 1 April 1947 – 22 December 2023) was a German actress and com...
Ze'ev Iviansky
1923–2022 (age 99)
Ein Harod Meuhad
Ze'ev Iviansky (Hebrew: זאב איביאנסקי; 1 December 1923 – 22 December 2022) was an Israeli political scient...
Vera Gutkina
1953–2022 (age 69)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Vera Gutkina was a writer whose literary talents enriched contemporary literature from 1953 to 2022.
Yehuda Hayuth
1946–2022 (age 76)
Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery
Yehuda Hayuth (Hebrew: יהודה חיות; April 10, 1946 - December 20, 2022) was an Israeli professor of geography, ...
Edgar H. Brown
1926–2021 (age 95)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Edgar H. Brown (1926–2021) was an American mathematician noted for his contributions to homotopy theory and cohomology...
Ardo Põder
1971–2021 (age 50)
Liiva Cemetery
Ardo Põder kept the beat of countless performances while nurturing young musicians with patience.
Jadwiga Meszaros
d. 2021
Cemetery in Pruszków-Żbików
Jadwiga Meszaros was a Polish microbiologist whose scientific contributions are remembered.
Serge Lentz
1934–2021 (age 87)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Serge Lentz was a writer whose vivid prose chronicled the complexities of his era.
Jørgen Sverker Nilsson
1938–2020 (age 82)
Hørsholm Kirkegård
Jørgen Sverker Nilsson was a dedicated military officer whose service exemplified professionalism and commitment.
Claude Brasseur
1936–2020 (age 84)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Claude Brasseur (French pronunciation: [klod bʁasœʁ]; 15 June 1936 – 22 December 2020) was a French actor.
Stanisław Majewski
1939–2019 (age 80)
Cemetery on Sienkiewicza Street in Katowice
Polish civil engineer whose work contributed to infrastructure development.
Tony Britton
1924–2019 (age 95)
Golders Green Crematorium
Anthony Edward Lowry Britton (9 June 1924 – 22 December 2019) was an English actor.
Aime Vassila
1939–2018 (age 79)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aime Vassila was a steadfast blood donor whose generosity supported countless patients.
Thomas Kenner
1932–2018 (age 86)
Friedhof St. Leonhard
Thomas Kenner will be remembered for his steady presence and heartfelt support of those around him.
Zinaida Sorotsjinskaja
1925–2018 (age 93)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Zinaida Sorotsjinskaja was a Russian actor known for her performances in theater and film.
Paddy Ashdown
1941–2018 (age 77)
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Norton-sub-Hamdon
Jeremy John Durham Ashdown, Baron Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon (27 February 1941 – 22 December 2018), better known as ...
Hermann Leo Simon
1917–2017 (age 100)
Riehen
A gentle presence in Riehen whose steady kindness enriched community life.
Lech Przyborowski
1926–2017 (age 91)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Lech Przyborowski was a pharmacist who served his community with professional dedication.
Harold L. Copenhaver
1921–2016 (age 95)
Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery
Harold L. Copenhaver (1921–2016) was a Girard community member honored in death at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Marga Frefel
1926–2016 (age 90)
Schosshalden cemetery
Marga Frefel was a beloved Swiss pianist who fostered musical excellence through performance and mentorship.
János Szávó
1938–2016 (age 78)
Törökszentmiklós
János Szávó was a Hungarian association football referee.
Lisa Ben
1921–2015 (age 94)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Lisa Ben (1921–2015) died in San Francisco and was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
George Clayton Johnson
1929–2015 (age 86)
Riverside National Cemetery
George Clayton Johnson was an American science fiction writer and television pioneer, co-creating The Twilight Zone pilo...
Carson Van Osten
1946–2015 (age 69)
The Woodlands
Carson Van Osten (1946–2015) was a Philadelphia-born cartoonist and musician whose remains lie at The Woodlands.
Armin Schneebeli
1943–2014 (age 71)
Rosenberg cemetery
Politician Armin Schneebeli devoted himself to public service and thoughtful leadership.
Eva Hoppach
1940–2014 (age 74)
Worpswede
German painter and visual artist.
Leonard Jackson
1928–2013 (age 85)
Calverton National Cemetery
Leonard Jackson (1928-2013) of Jacksonville was a U.S. military veteran laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery.
John Grefe
1947–2013 (age 66)
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
John Grefe (1947–2013) was an American chess player and master of the board now interred at Sacramento Valley National...
Bill McBride
1945–2012 (age 67)
Arlington National Cemetery
Bill McBride (1945-2012) of Belleville was a U.S. military officer whose service earned him burial at Arlington National...
Cliff Osmond
1937–2012 (age 75)
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Cliff Osmond was a Jersey City-born actor, writer, and director who appeared regularly on stage and screen, including in...
Ryan Freel
1976–2012 (age 36)
Oaklawn Cemetery
Ryan Freel (1976–2012) built a life in Jacksonville before being buried at Oaklawn Cemetery following a career as a pr...
Ofra Elyagon
1921–2012 (age 91)
Trumpeldor cemetery
Ofra Elyagon celebrated everyday life through her writing, leaving a lasting impression on Israeli letters.
Ulla Rodhe
1932–2012 (age 80)
St. Paul's Church
Ulla Rodhe was a Swedish actress whose career contributed significantly to Swedish theater and film.
Philippe Chat
1954–2012 (age 58)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Philippe Chat was a French individual born in Paris who lived during the latter half of the 20th century.
William G. Joslyn
1922–2011 (age 89)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
William G. Joslyn, originally from San Francisco, is interred at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
Bennie Ellender
1925–2011 (age 86)
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Bennie Ellender (1925–2011) rests at Garden of Memories Cemetery following his passing in Sulphur.
Bedřich Burkot
1926–2011 (age 85)
Cemetery in Doubrava
Bedřich Burkot (1926–2011) was a respected elder of the community.
Soetikno Loekito Disastro
1921–2011 (age 90)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Soetikno Loekito Disastro was an Indonesian politician who served his nation from 1921 to 2011.
DuWayne LeRoy Goodwin
1919–2010 (age 91)
Idaho Falls
DuWayne LeRoy Goodwin (1919-2010) of Blackfoot was laid to rest in Idaho Falls.
Valentin Dyakov
1925–2010 (age 85)
Kuntsevo Cemetery
Valentin Dyakov was a Russian individual who lived from 1925 to 2010 and was buried at Kuntsevo Cemetery in Moscow.
Ferdinand Židlík
1924–2009 (age 85)
Ústřední hřbitov Neředín
Ferdinand Židlík (1924–2009) was a Czech resident whose life spanned most of the twentieth century.
Norm Cook
1955–2008 (age 53)
New Union Cemetery
Norm Cook (1955–2008) was an American professional basketball player from Chicago who was buried at New Union Cemetery...
Coy Bacon
1942–2008 (age 66)
Woodland Cemetery
Coy Bacon (1942–2008) was an NFL defensive lineman celebrated for his pass-rushing and laid to rest at Woodland Cemete...
Hillar Nahkmann
1964–2008 (age 44)
Karjaküla cemetery
Hillar Nahkmann was an Estonian journalist whose dedicated reporting and writing served the public throughout his career...