Notable Deaths on December 6
770+ people died on this day throughout history
Claiborne Fox Jackson
1806–1862 (age 56)
Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site
Claiborne Fox Jackson (1806-1862) was a Fleming County resident and notable political figure of his era.
Hatice Gonnet-Bağana
1932–2025 (age 93)
Arles
Hatice Gonnet-Bağana (1932-2025) was a Turkish archaeologist specialising in the Hittites.
Svetlana Einasto
1934–2024 (age 90)
Liiva Cemetery
Svetlana Einasto shared the warmth of her cello playing and gentle guidance with many.
Kostas Georgousopoulos
1937–2024 (age 87)
Papagou cemetery
Greek writer whose literary works contributed to Greek cultural and literary heritage.
Stanisław Tym
1937–2024 (age 87)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Stanisław Aleksy Tym (Polish pronunciation: [staˈɲiswaf tɨm] ; 17 July 1937 – 6 December 2024) was a Polish actor,...
Katalin Andresz
1955–2023 (age 68)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Katalin Andresz was a Hungarian actress whose performances contributed to the richness of Hungarian theatre and cinema.
Illia Kyva
1977–2023 (age 46)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Illia Kyva (1977-2023) was a Ukrainian-born figure from Poltava who was buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery columbarium in ...
Marisa Pavan
1932–2023 (age 91)
cemetery of Gassin
Maria Luisa Pierangeli (19 June 1932 – 6 December 2023), known professionally as Marisa Pavan, was an Italian and Fren...
Adolfas Šleževičius
1948–2022 (age 74)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Adolfas Šleževičius (2 February 1948 – 6 December 2022) was a Lithuanian politician who served as Prime Minister fr...
Hanna Popowska-Taborska
1930–2022 (age 92)
Powązki Cemetery
Hanna Popowska-Taborska (March 22, 1930 – December 6, 2022) was a Polish linguist and researcher of Kashubians.
Andrée Damant
1929–2022 (age 93)
Villetaneuse
French actress Andrée Damant (1929–2022) was a talented performer in French theater and cinema.
János Kóbor
1943–2021 (age 78)
St. Stephen's Basilica
János Kóbor (17 May 1943 – 6 December 2021) was a Hungarian singer.
Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim
1937–2021 (age 84)
Westpark Cemetery
Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician from Durban who lived from 1937 to 202...
Teoman Duralı
1947–2021 (age 74)
Aşiyan Asri Cemetery
Şaban Teoman Duralı (7 February 1947 – 6 December 2021) was a Turkish philosopher, thinker and academic at the Depar...
Klaus von Beyme
1934–2021 (age 87)
Neuenheim cemetery
Klaus Gustav Heinrich von Beyme (3 July 1934 – 6 December 2021) was a German political scientist who was professor of ...
Tabaré Vázquez
1940–2020 (age 80)
Cementerio buceo
Tabaré Ramón Vázquez Rosas (Spanish pronunciation: [taβaˈɾe raˈmom ˈbaskes ˈrosas]; 17 January 1940 – 6 Decem...
Enn Sarap
1945–2019 (age 74)
Metsakalmistu
Racing driver Enn Sarap inspired Estonian motorsport with his calm precision and generous mentorship.
Ivan Kopečný
1935–2019 (age 84)
Brno Central Cemetery
Ivan Kopečný (1935-2019) was a Czech individual buried at Brno Central Cemetery.
Janusz Dzięcioł
1953–2019 (age 66)
Olsztyn
Janusz Andrzej Dzięcioł (11 December 1953 – 6 December 2019) was a Polish politician, who was also known for winning...
Irena Laskowska
1925–2019 (age 94)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Irena Laskowska (15 March 1925 – 6 December 2019) was a Polish actress.
Marian Potter
1923–2018 (age 95)
Greenwich Cemetery
Marian Potter (1923–2018) was a Greenwich community member whose final resting place is in Greenwich Cemetery.
Győző Forintos
1935–2018 (age 83)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Győző Victor Forintos (30 July 1935 – 5 December 2018) was a Hungarian chess player and by profession, an economist.
Candan Sabuncu
1944–2018 (age 74)
Antalya Province
Candan Sabuncu was a Turkish actor from Antalya Province who worked in film and television.
Mina Yuditskaya
1921–2017 (age 96)
Petah Tikva
Mina Yuditskaya was a devoted matriarch whose steady kindness shaped her circle in Petah Tikva.
Irena Wilhelmina Łukomska
1912–2017 (age 105)
Evangelical Cemetery of the Augsburg Confession in Warsaw
Irena Wilhelmina Łukomska was a Polish teacher who lived from 1912 to 2017.
Józef Dyskant
1937–2017 (age 80)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Polish military officer and serviceman.
Jakob Eliyahu Ephrathi
1920–2016 (age 96)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
He guided others with learned kindness and quiet devotion.
Jacky Morael
1959–2016 (age 57)
Argenteau
Jacky Morael served Belgian politics with integrity, advocating for social justice and environmental stewardship.
Éva Lehoczky
1925–2016 (age 91)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Éva Lehoczky was a Hungarian opera singer whose distinguished career enriched the nation's musical heritage.
Kate Williamson
1931–2013 (age 82)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kate Williamson was an American actress whose work included character roles on television and occasional film appearance...
Krystyna Pilarska
1937–2013 (age 76)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Krystyna Pilarska was a Polish physician dedicated to healthcare and patient care.
George Morse
1920–2012 (age 92)
Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum
George Morse (1920–2012) of Chicago was interred at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Béla Vándor
1941–2012 (age 71)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Béla Vándor was a dedicated physician whose compassionate care impacted many families.
Gerasim Ivanov
1918–2012 (age 94)
Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery
Gerasim Ivanov (1918–2012) was an Eastern Orthodox priest whose spiritual ministry served his community for many decad...
Jacques Rigaud
1932–2012 (age 80)
Arcachon cemetery
Jacques Rigaud devoted his career to steady public service and thoughtful care.
Barbara Orbison
1951–2011 (age 60)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Barbara Orbison was a Bielefeld-born music executive and advocate who stewarded Roy Orbison’s legacy before she was la...
Marguerite Noutary
1917–2011 (age 94)
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
Marguerite Noutary (1917–2011) is buried at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Fullerton.
Erik Werner
1930–2011 (age 81)
Mariebjerg Cemetery
Danish draftsperson whose technical expertise contributed to design and architectural endeavors.
Josef Veleta
1930–2011 (age 81)
Hernalser Friedhof
Josef Veleta was an Austrian politician whose career in public service reflected his commitment to his community.
Dezső Maros
1920–2011 (age 91)
Házsongárd cemetery
Mechanical engineer whose technical innovations advanced industrial progress.
Garland Lewis
1912–2009 (age 97)
Rose Hills Memorial Park
Garland Lewis (1912-2009) hailed from Brownstown and is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Leila Itkonen
1926–2009 (age 83)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Leila Itkonen was an actor admired for her sincere performances and lasting contributions to Finnish theatre.
Sunny von Bülow
1932–2008 (age 76)
Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard
Sunny von Bülow (1932–2008) resided in Manassas and was interred at Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard.
William Francis Macomber
1921–2008 (age 87)
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery
William Francis Macomber (1921–2008) of Duxbury was buried at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery.
Ed Dankworth
1928–2008 (age 80)
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Ed Dankworth (1928–2008) called Ballinger home before being buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Feliks Chudzyński
1942–2008 (age 66)
Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot
Feliks Chudzyński was a Polish painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape of twentieth-centur...
Bianca Bizzi
1908–2008 (age 100)
Piratello Cemetery
Bianca Bizzi was an Italian woman born in 1908 who lived through the twentieth century.
William E. Kemp
1931–2007 (age 76)
Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery
William E. Kemp (1931–2007) hailed from Faulkton and was interred at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery.
Andra Franklin
1959–2006 (age 47)
Anniston Memorial Gardens
Andra Franklin (1959–2006) of Anniston, an American football running back, was buried at Anniston Memorial Gardens.
Antin Yakymenko
1913–2006 (age 93)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Antin Yakymenko (1913–2006) was a 20th-century figure whose life reflected the major historical transitions of his era...