Notable Deaths on December 9
780+ people died on this day throughout history
Robert Molyneux
1738–1808 (age 70)
Georgetown University Jesuit Community Cemetery
Robert Molyneux was an English-born Jesuit priest who served in Georgetown and lived from 1738 to 1808.
Elisheva Barak-Ussoskin
1936–2024 (age 88)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Elisheva Barak-Ussoskin (1936-2024) was an Israeli born in Bucharest, Romania.
Janusz Jackowski
1930–2024 (age 94)
Junikowo Cemetery
Janusz Jackowski was a track and field coach who dedicated his career to developing athletic talent.
Larisa Gershtein
1951–2023 (age 72)
Har HaMenuchot
Larisa Gershtein (Hebrew: לריסה גרשטיין, Russian: Герштейн, Лариса Иосифовна; 20 Augu...
Juliane Weber
1939–2023 (age 84)
Friedhof Stieldorf
Juliane Weber was a dedicated office manager known for her professional competence.
Yolande Theule-Bacquet
1925–2023 (age 98)
Sete (Le Py) Cemetery
Yolande Theule-Bacquet is remembered for her brave service in the Resistance.
Daniel Shapira
1925–2022 (age 97)
Morasha Cemetery
Daniel Shapira was a steadfast military professional who guided others with fairness and compassion.
Boechi
1992–2022 (age 30)
Tilburg
Talented rapper whose energetic performances and creative expression made an impact on the music scene.
Emory Hodges
1945–2021 (age 76)
Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park
Emory Hodges (1945–2021) was buried at Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park after his death.
Al Unser
1939–2021 (age 82)
Sunset Memorial Park
Al Unser (1939-2021) was an American racing driver and four-time Indianapolis 500 champion interred at Sunset Memorial P...
Urve Varik
1940–2021 (age 81)
Metsakalmistu
Urve Varik was a leatherworker who honored tradition and inspired community through her craft.
Carmen Salinas
1939–2021 (age 82)
Spanish Cemetery
Carmen Salinas Lozano (5 October 1939 – 9 December 2021) was a Mexican actress, impressionist, comedian, politician, a...
Кизяев, Борис Михайлович
1938–2021 (age 83)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vladimir Konstantinovich Aladinskiy was a Moscow native who lived from 1938 to 2021 and was interred at Babushkinskiy Ce...
Maryse Wolinski
1943–2021 (age 78)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Maryse Wolinski (1943-2021) was a French journalist and writer born in Algiers who was married to cartoonist Georges Wol...
Michel-Marie Quarez
1938–2021 (age 83)
Cemetery of Saint-Denis
Michel-Marie Quarez was a graphic artist whose innovative design work influenced visual culture.
Ray Perkins
1941–2020 (age 79)
Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Ray Perkins (1941–2020) was a Petal-born American football player and coach notable for his roles with the Alabama Cri...
Yossi Bachar
1955–2020 (age 65)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Yossi Bachar was a chief executive officer celebrated for decisive leadership and mentorship.
Ivan Smith
1933–2020 (age 87)
Robinvale
Ivan Smith (31 December 1933 – 9 December 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Vict...
Jaime Daniel Castaño Zacarías
d. 2020
Panteón de Dolores
Jaime Daniel Castaño Zacarías (died 9 December 2020) was a Mexican journalist.
Michał Hebda
1929–2020 (age 91)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish engineer dedicated to industrial and infrastructural development.
Paolo Rossi
1956–2020 (age 64)
Vicenza
Paolo Rossi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpaːolo ˈrossi]; 23 September 1956 – 9 December 2020) was an Italian professio...
Marc Meneau
1943–2020 (age 77)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Marc Meneau (16 March 1943 – 9 December 2020) was a French chef, who earned three stars from the Guide Michelin.
André Molin
1941–2020 (age 79)
Cimetière de Villers-Campeau
André Molin was a committed politician who dedicated his career to serving his community.
Henriette Zobel
1962–2019 (age 57)
Humlebæk Cemetery
Businessperson Henriette Zobel led with clarity, balancing innovation and heartfelt support for her teams.
Johann Hagenauer
1933–2019 (age 86)
Gumpoldskirchen
Local historian Johann Hagenauer kept Gumpoldskirchen’s memories alive for future generations.
Norbert Ostrowski
1938–2018 (age 80)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Norbert Ostrowski was a Detroit native interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Robert Bergland
1928–2018 (age 90)
Hope Cemetery
Robert Bergland (1928–2018) of Roseau, a U.S. politician who served as Secretary of Agriculture, was buried at Hope Ce...
Yigal Bashan
1950–2018 (age 68)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Yigal Bashan (Hebrew: יגאל בשן; 11 September 1950 – 9 December 2018) was an Israeli singer-songwriter, and a...
Ewa Berger-Jankowska
1935–2018 (age 83)
Southern Communal Cemetery
Ewa Berger-Jankowska (1935–2018) was an accomplished actor whose performances enriched cultural life.
Peter Kirchner
1935–2018 (age 83)
Weißensee Cemetery
Peter Kirchner was a dedicated psychiatrist whose clinical work advanced mental health care and patient treatment.
Heinz Weisenbach
1945–2018 (age 73)
Waldfriedhof Füssen
Heinz Weisenbach (30 August 1945 - 9 December 2018) was a German ice hockey player and coach.
Tom Zenk
1958–2017 (age 59)
Saint Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery
Tom Zenk (1958-2017) of Robbinsdale was buried at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church Cemetery.
Rachel Matoki
1960–2016 (age 56)
Cemetery compound in Southwest Haifa
Rachel Matoki was an Israeli resident of Haifa who lived from 1960 to 2016.
Eliezer Yablon
1951–2016 (age 65)
Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion
Eliezer Yablon was a devoted Rishon LeZion lawyer whose steady counsel left a lasting impression.
Herbert Tachezi
1930–2016 (age 86)
Weidling Cemetery
Herbert Tachezi was a composer whose gentle mentorship and music enriched those around him.
Karel Beránek
1924–2015 (age 91)
Vršovice Cemetery
Karel Beránek was a Czech individual who lived in Prague from 1924 to 2015 and was interred at Vršovice Cemetery.
Mary Ann Mobley
1937–2014 (age 77)
Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Mary Ann Mobley was an American actress and beauty queen who gained fame as Miss America 1959 before appearing in film a...
Joan Garcés i Queralt
1914–2014 (age 100)
Benifairó de les Valls Municipal Cemetery
Joan Garcés i Queralt was a Catalan musician whose career enriched the musical traditions of Spain.
Aka Pereyma
1927–2013 (age 86)
Troy
Aka Pereyma (1927-2013) had roots in Siedlce and found his final resting place in Troy.
Jan Nepomuk Jiřiště
1974–2013 (age 39)
Turnov cemetery
Jan Nepomuk Jiřiště (1974–2013) was a Czech priest who served his community with dedication.
Zahit Atakan
1923–2013 (age 90)
Heybeliada Cemetery
Turkish soldier whose military service exemplified dedication to national defense.
Jenni Rivera
1969–2012 (age 43)
Los Angeles County
Jenni Rivera (1969–2012) was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and media personality who rose to fame in the regi...
Mary Michel Boulus
1926–2012 (age 86)
Belmont Abbey
Mary Michel Boulus, originally from China Grove, was interred at Belmont Abbey following her 2012 death.
Hana Benešová
1912–2012 (age 100)
Střešovice cemetery
Hana Benešová (1912-2012) was a Czech centenarian who witnessed an entire century of Czech and Czechoslovak history.
Myra Taylor
1917–2011 (age 94)
Bonner Springs Cemetery
Myra Taylor (1917–2011) spent her final years in Bonner Springs and was buried in Bonner Springs Cemetery.
Samuel Hadash
1925–2011 (age 86)
Kinneret Cemetery
Samuel Hadash was a steady presence in the Kinneret region, remembered for his kindness and steadfast care for his commu...
Alžběta Fatrdlová
1945–2011 (age 66)
Brno Central Cemetery
Alžběta Fatrdlová (1945–2011) was a Brno resident of 66 years.
Jacques Debary
1914–2011 (age 97)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Jacques Debary was an actor celebrated for his refined stage presence and memorable film work.
James Moody
1925–2010 (age 85)
Greenwood Memorial Park
James Moody (1925–2010) was a renowned American jazz saxophonist and flutist laid to rest at Greenwood Memorial Park i...
Rigmor Kreyberg
1926–2010 (age 84)
Vestre Aker cemetery
Compassionate social worker who championed vulnerable communities with tireless energy.