Notable Deaths on December 4
750+ people died on this day throughout history
William Clayton
1814–1879 (age 65)
Salt Lake City Cemetery
William Clayton (1814-1879) of Penwortham was a prominent Mormon leader buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Davlet Sheikh-Ali
1931–2024 (age 93)
Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery
Davlet Sheikh-Ali was a Kazakh writer and intellectual noted for his contributions to literature.
David Tzadka
1936–2024 (age 88)
Pardes Hanna-Karkur
Rabbi David Tzadka was a revered spiritual leader whose rabbinical service enriched his community.
Princess Birgitta of Sweden
1937–2024 (age 87)
Kungliga begravningsplatsen
Princess Birgitta of Sweden (Birgitta Ingeborg Alice; 19 January 1937 – 4 December 2024) was a member of the Swedish ...
Grete Knudsen
1940–2023 (age 83)
Møllendal cemetery
Grete Knudsen (13 October 1940 – 4 December 2023) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.
Zdzisław Antolski
1953–2023 (age 70)
cmentarz komunalny w Cedzynie
Zdzisław Antolski (16 January 1953 – 4 December 2023) was a Polish poet.
Preben Damgaard
1963–2022 (age 59)
Søllerød Cemetery
Preben Damgaard was a Danish businessperson known for his entrepreneurial contributions.
Gyuláné Tölgyszéky Papp
1941–2022 (age 81)
Iglesia de San Gerardo (Újbuda)
Gyuláné Tölgyszéky Papp was a devoted special education teacher who helped every child feel seen and capable.
Percy Johnson
1933–2021 (age 88)
Fremantle Cemetery
Percy John Johnson (28 January 1933 – 4 December 2021) was an Australian rules footballer and coach, who played 13 sta...
Idang Rasjidi
1958–2021 (age 63)
Kampung Kandang Cemetery
Idang Rasjidi was a jazz musician whose performances significantly contributed to Indonesian jazz music.
Boris Grigorʹevich Misnik
1938–2021 (age 83)
Khovanskoye Cemetery
Boris Misnik (Russian: Бори́с Григо́рьевич Ми́сник; 30 July 1938 – 4 December 2021) was a Rus...
Josette Banzet
1938–2020 (age 82)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Josette Banzet was a French-born actress who worked in American film and television before her 2020 interment at Westwoo...
Leonard Goldberg
1934–2019 (age 85)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Leonard Goldberg was a television and film producer whose credits include Kojak and Blue Bloods.
Don Powers
1989–2017 (age 28)
Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens
Don Powers (1989–2017) was a Lincolnton native memorialized at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
Janina Rubach-Kuczewska
1919–2017 (age 98)
Powązki Cemetery
Janina Rubach-Kuczewska (1919-2017) was a Polish centenarian born in Krasnoyarsk who lived through nearly a century of h...
Sergey Davydov
1917–2017 (age 100)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Sergey Davydov was a scientist who lived from 1917 to 2017.
Ádám Dévényi
1957–2016 (age 59)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Hungarian musician whose performances enriched the nation's cultural life.
Věra Floriánová
1922–2016 (age 94)
Brno Central Cemetery
Věra Floriánová (1922–2016) was a Brno resident remembered by her community.
Piotr Szymanowski
1946–2016 (age 70)
Powązki Cemetery
Polish diplomat and international relations professional.
Robert Loggia
1930–2015 (age 85)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Robert Loggia was a Staten Island-born actor whose memorable roles in "Scarface" and "Big" made him a prolific character...
Dallas Zuber
1923–2015 (age 92)
Covington Memorial Gardens
Dallas Zuber of Fort Wayne (1923–2015) is interred at Covington Memorial Gardens.
Jon Milos
1930–2015 (age 85)
Limhamn
Jon Milos was a Swedish writer whose literary contributions enriched Swedish culture.
Bohdan Mikuć
1930–2015 (age 85)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish actor whose performances enriched Polish theatre and entertainment.
Emil Knebel
1934–2013 (age 79)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Emil Knebel was a talented photographer whose artistic vision and technical skill created a lasting visual legacy.
Max Ruh
1938–2013 (age 75)
Forest cemetery (cemetery grounds and funeral parlour)
Max Ruh was a historian whose thoughtful scholarship and mentorship deepened understanding of the past.
Hilmar Moore
1920–2012 (age 92)
Morton Cemetery
Hilmar Moore (1920–2012) served as the long-tenured mayor of Richmond, Texas, and was buried at Morton Cemetery in San...
Louis Dale Rodabaugh
1913–2012 (age 99)
Eagle Creek Cemetery
Louis Dale Rodabaugh (1913-2012) was an Akron resident buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery.
Besse Cooper
1896–2012 (age 116)
New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
Besse Cooper of Sullivan County lived to 116, briefly becoming the world's oldest living person before her death in 2012...
Ydir Amazit
1925–2012 (age 87)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Ydir Amazit was an Algerian-born individual who spent his later life in France.
Bryan O'Byrne
1931–2009 (age 78)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bryan O'Byrne (1931–2009) reached the end of his life in Plattsburgh and rests in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Paula Hawkins
1927–2009 (age 82)
Palm Cemetery
Paula Hawkins (1927–2009) served as a U.S. senator from Florida before passing away in Salt Lake City and being buried...
Forrest J Ackerman
1916–2008 (age 92)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forrest J Ackerman (1916–2008) was a Los Angeles-based science fiction collector, writer, and editor whose extensive f...
Warren M. Robbins
1923–2008 (age 85)
Congressional Cemetery
Warren M. Robbins (1923–2008) was an art collector and founder of the National Museum of African Art who was interred ...
Emilio Rossi
1923–2008 (age 85)
Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno
Emilio Rossi was an Italian journalist who worked during a transformative period in twentieth-century Italian media.
Chip Reese
1951–2007 (age 56)
Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery
Chip Reese (1951–2007) was an American professional poker player renowned for his tournament victories and legendary s...
Jay H. Gordon
1930–2007 (age 77)
Norwich University Cemetery
Jay H. Gordon (1930–2007) of Bellows Falls was interred at Norwich University Cemetery.
Tibor Fabiny
1924–2007 (age 83)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Tibor Fabiny was a theologian whose humble scholarship nurtured thoughtful dialogue and spiritual care.
Haralambie Alexa
1930–2007 (age 77)
Sfânta Vineri Cemetery
Haralambie Alexa was a Romanian politician dedicated to public service during a transformative era in his nation's histo...
Gregg Hoffman
1963–2005 (age 42)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
Gregg Hoffman (1963-2005) was a film producer whose work at Lionsgate helped launch the Saw franchise.
György Hintsch
1925–2005 (age 80)
Farkasréti Cemetery
György Hintsch was a celebrated screenwriter whose works reflected the heart of Hungarian storytelling.
Michael Drakulich
1924–2004 (age 80)
Las Vegas
Michael Drakulich (1924–2004) was commemorated after his burial in Las Vegas.
Thomas Reddin
1916–2004 (age 88)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Thomas Reddin (1916–2004) is remembered in New York City and now lies at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Nick Wasylik
1916–2004 (age 88)
Sunset Cemetery
Nick Wasylik (1916–2004) spent his life in Manhattan before being buried at Sunset Cemetery.
Mirosław Frančić
1926–2004 (age 78)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish historian whose research advanced understanding of historical events and periods.
Tiiu Aru
1938–2003 (age 65)
Metsakalmistu
Tiiu Aru (1938-2003) was an Estonian from Ahja who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Jan Puławski
1924–2003 (age 79)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Jan Puławski (1924-2003) was a Polish figure from Terebovlia who received military honors at Powązki Military Cemetery...
Анкудинов, Максим Арикович
1970–2003 (age 33)
Nizhny Tagil
Максим Арикович Анкудинov was a Russian poet from Nizhny Tagil.
Laine Karindi
1926–2002 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Laine Karindi was a revered choir director whose exacting artistry and warm leadership strengthened Estonia’s choral t...
Zigmas Žilaitis
1944–2002 (age 58)
Jurbarkas
Zigmas Žilaitis was an explorer whose ventures inspired a deeper appreciation for the world around him.
Georg Fohrer
1915–2002 (age 87)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Georg Fohrer was a renowned theologian whose scholarly contributions advanced the field of religious studies.