Notable Deaths on December 26
830+ people died on this day throughout history
Philip St. George Cocke
1809–1861 (age 52)
Hollywood Cemetery
Philip St. George Cocke (1809-1861) was a Confederate officer and plantation owner from Fluvanna County, Virginia.
Joel Barlow
1754–1812 (age 58)
Great Pasture Road Cemetery
Joel Barlow (1754-1812) was a Redding-based American poet, diplomat, and political theorist of the Revolutionary era.
Claude Pair
1934–2024 (age 90)
Lunéville
Claude Pair was a computer scientist from Lunéville.
Henning Andersen
1944–2023 (age 79)
Søndermark Cemetery
Danish sculptor whose artistic works enriched Denmark's cultural and visual landscape.
Wolfgang Schäuble
1942–2023 (age 81)
Waldbachfriedhof Offenburg
Wolfgang Schäuble (German pronunciation: [ˈvɔlfɡaŋ ˈʃɔʏblə]; 18 September 1942 – 26 December 2023) was a Ger...
Patrick Buisson
1949–2023 (age 74)
Batignolles Cemetery
Patrick Buisson (19 April 1949 – 26 December 2023) was a French right-wing essayist, journalist and political advisor.
Fred Valentine
1935–2022 (age 87)
Fort Lincoln Cemetery
Fred Valentine (1935–2022) was a Clarksdale-born professional baseball player who patrolled the outfield in the major ...
Konrad Kruis
1930–2022 (age 92)
Bogenhausener Friedhof
Konrad Kruis (11 May 1930 – 26 December 2022) was a German lawyer and judge.
Isaac Johsua
1939–2022 (age 83)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Isaac Johsua devoted his life to shaping economic thought and mentoring younger scholars.
Christèle Würmser
1959–2022 (age 63)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Christèle Würmser was an actor whose career was devoted to the performing arts.
Sarah Weddington
1945–2021 (age 76)
Texas State Cemetery
Sarah Weddington (1945–2021), the attorney who argued Roe v. Wade and later served in the Texas legislature, is interr...
Edward O. Wilson
1929–2021 (age 92)
Westview Cemetery
Edward O. Wilson, the renowned biologist and naturalist, died in 2021 and is buried at Westview Cemetery.
Karolos Papoulias
1929–2021 (age 92)
Ioannina Island
Karolos Papoulias (Greek: Κάρολος Παπούλιας [ˈkarolos paˈpuʎas]; 4 June 1929 – 26 December 2021) wa...
Desmond Tutu
1931–2021 (age 90)
St. George's Cathedral
Desmond Mpilo Tutu (7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021) was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for h...
Grzegorz Więzik
1963–2021 (age 58)
Bielsko-Biała
Grzegorz Więzik (21 July 1963 – 26 December 2021) was a Polish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Raymond Fau
1936–2021 (age 85)
cimetière Saint-Roch de Viviers-lès-Montagnes
Raymond Fau (16 August 1936 – 27 December 2021) was a French singer-songwriter and photographer.
Bill Sheridan
1942–2020 (age 78)
Arlington National Cemetery
Bill Sheridan (1942–2020) of Brooklyn was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.
Aarne Anmann
1957–2020 (age 63)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aarne Anmann was an Estonian from Tartu who lived from 1957 to 2020 and was buried at Rahumäe Cemetery.
Luděk Löbl
1933–2020 (age 87)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech singer whose performances enriched the nation's musical heritage.
Ariadna Gierek-Łapińska
1938–2020 (age 82)
Sosnowiec
Ariadna Gierek-Łapińska was a Polish university teacher from Sosnowiec.
George Blake
1922–2020 (age 98)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
George Blake (né Behar; 11 November 1922 – 26 December 2020) was a spy who worked for Britain's Secret Intelligence S...
Janusz Kupczak
1938–2019 (age 81)
Holy Family Cemetery
Janusz Kupczak (1938-2019) was a Polish resident who lived through the communist era and the democratic transformation o...
Galina Volchek
1933–2019 (age 86)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Galina Borisovna (Berovna) Volchek (Russian: Гали́на Бори́совна Во́лчек; 19 December 1933 – 26...
Claude Régy
1923–2019 (age 96)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Claude Régy was a visionary theatrical director whose quiet, profound productions left a lasting mark on the stage.
John Culver
1932–2018 (age 86)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Culver was an American politician who represented Iowa in both the U.S. House and Senate during the 1960s and 1970s...
Michel Ciry
1919–2018 (age 99)
Varengeville-Sur-Mer Churchyard
Michel Ciry was a composer whose elegant music bridged tradition and imagination.
Mieczysław Kaczmarek (generał)
1951–2017 (age 66)
Toruń
Mieczysław Kaczmarek (1951-2017) was a Polish general from Jeniniec buried in the cemeteries of Toruń.
Jindřich Urbánek
1951–2016 (age 65)
Brno
Jindřich Urbánek (1951–2016) was a Czech judge.
Erling Tiedemann
1932–2015 (age 83)
Vestre Katolske Kirkegård
Erling Tiedemann championed principled service in public life.
Jarosław Stanisławski
1931–2015 (age 84)
Górczyński Cemetery
Jarosław Stanisławski was a Polish photographer known for his contributions to twentieth-century visual documentation.
Josette Wiart
1938–2015 (age 77)
Somain Communal Cemetery
Josette Wiart was a nurturing politician whose passion for social equity left a lasting imprint on her community.
Marta Eggerth
1912–2013 (age 101)
Greenwood Union Cemetery
Marta Eggerth (1912–2013) was a Hungarian-born singer and actress celebrated for her operetta performances and buried ...
Johann Winter
1949–2012 (age 63)
Gersthof cemetery
Johann Winter was an Austrian architect whose professional work contributed to Austria's architectural heritage.
Helge Scheuer
1924–2011 (age 87)
Sorgenfri Cemetery
Helge Scheuer was a respected actor cherished for his heartfelt performances.
Erwin Nowak
1924–2011 (age 87)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Erwin Nowak was an Austrian politician whose career in public service spanned several decades.
Tatyana Kuznetsova
1933–2011 (age 78)
Khimki Cemetery
Tatyana Kuznetsova was a Russian scientist whose dedicated research advanced knowledge in her field of specialization.
Charlotte Park
1918–2010 (age 92)
Green River Cemetery
Charlotte Park (1918–2010) was an American painter associated with the New York School and the Massachusetts art scene...
Samuel E. Patullo
1924–2009 (age 85)
Bound Brook Mountain Avenue Cemetery
Samuel E. Patullo is remembered by neighbors for decades of steady support and quiet acts of kindness.
Charles F. Baird
1922–2009 (age 87)
Edgewood Cemetery
Charles F. Baird (1922–2009) was a respected member of his community.
Adam Bielawski (1935–2009)
1935–2009 (age 74)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish citizen whose life and service were honored with burial at Powązki Military Cemetery.
Dmitry Persin
1963–2009 (age 46)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Dmitry Persin was a Russian from Novosibirsk who lived from 1963 to 2009 and was buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery.
Ellie Nesler
1952–2008 (age 56)
Altaville Protestant Cemetery
Ellie Nesler (1952-2008) of San Andreas was interred at Altaville Protestant Cemetery.
Edward Mason
1919–2007 (age 88)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Edward Mason (1919-2007) remained connected to the Mount Auburn area throughout his life before being laid to rest there...
Charles A. Curtze
1911–2007 (age 96)
Erie Cemetery
Charles A. Curtze (1911–2007) was an Erie resident whose long life ended with burial at Erie Cemetery.
Carl Widseth
1934–2007 (age 73)
Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery
Carl Widseth (1934–2007) of Ely was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
Józef Teliga
1914–2007 (age 93)
Cmentarz Komunalny nr 1 w Kielcach
Józef Teliga was a Polish resident of Kielce who lived from 1914 to 2007.
Chris Brown
1961–2006 (age 45)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Chris Brown (1961-2006) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television and film roles before his death in Jac...
Gerald Ford
1913–2006 (age 93)
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Gerald Ford (1913–2006) served as the 38th President of the United States before dying in Omaha and being interred at ...
Rudolf Meijel
1914–2006 (age 92)
Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery
Rudolf Meijel was a sportsman who inspired others through perseverance and good cheer.
Jacob Toren
1939–2006 (age 67)
Rishon LeZion
Jacob Toren was an electrical engineer whose thoughtful leadership left a lasting impression on Rishon LeZion.