Notable Deaths on February 15
880+ people died on this day throughout history
Kahtalı Mıçe
1953–2025 (age 72)
Kâhta
Kahtalı Mıçe was a singer from Kâhta whose musical talent enriched Turkish cultural life.
Włodzimierz Kiernożycki
1951–2025 (age 74)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Włodzimierz Kiernożycki (1951-2025) was a Polish individual from Poznań who was buried at Central Cemetery in Szczeci...
Dmitry Markov
1982–2024 (age 42)
cimetière Novo-Derevenskoïe
Dmitry Alexandrovich Markov (Russian: Дмитрий Александрович Марков; 23 April 1982 – 15 Febru...
Roger Kasparian
1938–2024 (age 86)
Théoule-sur-Mer
Roger Kasparian was a skilled photographer whose work spanned decades of artistic achievement.
Marje Josing
1959–2023 (age 64)
Metsakalmistu
Economist Marje Josing dedicated her life to strengthening Estonia's financial resilience while nurturing the next gener...
Algimantas Žižiūnas
1940–2023 (age 83)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Algimantas Žižiūnas (10 January 1940 – 15 February 2023) was a Lithuanian photographer who worked in the fields of ...
Bernie Laffey
1928–2023 (age 95)
Lorne
Bernard Laffey (3 March 1928 - 15 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Footscray Footbal...
Vural Savaş
1938–2023 (age 85)
Gölbaşı Cemetery
Turkish judge with a long career in the Turkish judicial system.
Zaenal Maarif
1955–2023 (age 68)
Karanganyar
Zaenal Ma'arif (14 September 1955 – 15 February 2023) was an Indonesian lecturer and politician who was a founding mem...
Grzegorz Skrzecz
1957–2023 (age 66)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Grzegorz Skrzecz (25 August 1957 – 15 February 2023) was a Polish boxer, world championship medalist, actor, and the t...
Asta Oraspõld
1926–2022 (age 96)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Asta Oraspõld (1926-2022) was an Estonian resident of Tartu who was laid to rest at Rahumäe Cemetery.
Mohamed Haddou Chiguer
1932–2022 (age 90)
Martyrs' Cemetery in Rabat
Mohamed Haddou Chiguer (1932-2022) was a Moroccan from Khemisset who was laid to rest at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Rabat.
Onur Kumbaracıbaşı
1939–2022 (age 83)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Onur Kumbaracıbaşı (1939-2022) was a Turkish figure from Ankara buried at Cebeci Asri Cemetery.
Peter Merseburger
1928–2022 (age 94)
Friedhof Heerstraße
Peter Merseburger (9 May 1928 – 15 February 2022) was a German journalist and author.
Dominique Marcas
1920–2022 (age 102)
Illiers-l'Évêque
Dominique Marcas (8 August 1920 – 15 February 2022) was a French actress.
Johnny Pacheco
1935–2021 (age 86)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Johnny Pacheco (1935–2021) was a Dominican musician, bandleader, and co-founder of Fania Records who helped popularize...
Aarne Pruks
1949–2021 (age 72)
Maarja Cemetery
Aarne Pruks (1949-2021) was an Estonian buried at Maarja Cemetery.
Gideon Meir
1947–2021 (age 74)
Har HaMenuchot
Gideon Meir (Hebrew: גדעון מאיר; 1947 – 15 February 2021) was an Israeli diplomat.
Kenneth G. Pryke
1932–2021 (age 89)
Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
Kenneth G. Pryke was a historian who lived from 1932 to 2021.
Tadeusz Morawski
1940–2021 (age 81)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Tadeusz Morawski was a Polish scientist whose career advanced knowledge and scientific understanding.
Léon Wurmser
1931–2020 (age 89)
Beth Tfiloh Cemetery
Léon Wurmser (1931–2020) was a Zurich-born psychoanalyst laid to rest at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery.
Yosef Ben Yisrael
1928–2020 (age 92)
Har HaMenuchot
Yosef Ben Yisrael's compositions once filled rooms with warmth and continue to inspire shared remembrance.
Lucjan Jarczyk
1927–2020 (age 93)
Batowice Cemetery
Lucjan Jarczyk (1927-2020) was a Polish individual from Chorzów who was buried at Batowice Cemetery.
Leszek Hołdanowicz
1937–2020 (age 83)
Southern Communal Cemetery
Leszek Hołdanowicz was a Polish teacher dedicated to educating and inspiring his students.
Marian Guzek
1933–2020 (age 87)
Stara Miłosna Cemetery
Marian Guzek was a Polish economist and scholar.
Christer Nilsson
1941–2019 (age 78)
Västra begravningsplatsen, Oskarshamn
Swedish politician who served in public office and contributed to governance.
Shamil Isayev
1964–2019 (age 55)
Dagestan
Shamil Karamagomedovich Isayev (Russian: Шамиль Карамагомедович Исаев; 19 March 1964 – 15 Fe...
Marian Czachor
1924–2018 (age 94)
Radom
Marian Czachor (8 December 1924 – 15 February 2018) was a Polish footballer who played as a left winger.
Józef Gburzyński
1949–2018 (age 69)
Dębica Cemetery in Elbląg
Polish politician Józef Gburzyński (1949–2018) served his community with dedication.
Jacques Hébert
1920–2018 (age 98)
Plumetot
Jacques Hébert (8 August 1920 – 15 February 2018) was a French politician.
Olaf Millert
1924–2017 (age 93)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Olaf Millert supported countless individuals through his compassionate work as a psychologist.
Antoni Rogoza
1934–2017 (age 83)
Salwator Cemetery
Antoni Rogoza was a Polish association football coach whose leadership advanced the sport.
Czesław Ciesielski
1932–2017 (age 85)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Czesław Ciesielski (1932–2017) was a Polish historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the understanding of Pol...
Jerzy Fiedler
1925–2016 (age 91)
Junikowo Cemetery
Jerzy Fiedler was a dedicated Polish firefighter and public servant.
Arnaud de Borchgrave
1926–2015 (age 89)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Arnaud de Borchgrave (1926–2015) was a Belgian-born journalist and editor for publications such as Newsweek and The Wa...
Jørgen Stilling
1920–2015 (age 95)
Hellerup Cemetery
Jørgen Stilling leaves a legacy of courage and conviction.
Jerzy Rusek
1930–2015 (age 85)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish slavist whose scholarly work advanced the study of Slavic languages and cultures.
Linda Harper
1942–2014 (age 72)
Legion Memorial Cemetery
Linda Harper (1942-2014) is remembered by her community and laid to rest in Legion Memorial Cemetery.
Fanni Gyarmati
1912–2014 (age 102)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Fanni Gyarmati taught with a gentle hand, making classrooms at Fiume Road feel safe.
Bill Steltemeier
1929–2013 (age 84)
Calvary Cemetery
Bill Steltemeier (1929-2013) was a Catholic deacon and founding president of Eternal Word Television Network who was lai...
Christian Faivre
1925–2013 (age 88)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Christian Faivre (1925-2013) lived in Besançon and was buried at the Grave of Faivre.
Étienne Bernand
1923–2013 (age 90)
Cimetière de Montrouge
Étienne Bernand illuminated the mysteries of Egypt’s ancient civilization.
William H. Dabney
1934–2012 (age 78)
Christ Church Cemetery
William H. Dabney (1934–2012) was a U.S. Marine Corps officer noted for his service and is buried at Christ Church Cem...
Otmar Fitzek
1927–2012 (age 85)
Brno Central Cemetery
Otmar Fitzek (1927–2012) was a longtime Brno resident buried at Central Cemetery.
Jaime Zapata
1978–2011 (age 33)
Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens
Jaime Zapata (1978-2011) was a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent killed in the line of duty and bur...
Joe Frazier
1922–2011 (age 89)
Bixby Cemetery
Joe Frazier (1922–2011) was an American heavyweight boxing champion from Liberty buried at Bixby Cemetery.
Enelin Meiusi
1955–2011 (age 56)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Businessperson Enelin Meiusi led with integrity and care for her community.
Jeanne M. Holm
1921–2010 (age 89)
Arlington National Cemetery
Jeanne M. Holm was the first female general officer in the U.S. Air Force and a pioneer in integrating women into the mi...
Yekaterina Garkalina
1952–2009 (age 57)
Miusskaya Cemetery
Yekaterina Garkalina was a Russian teacher whose career was dedicated to educating her community.
Robert Adler
1913–2007 (age 94)
Boise
Robert Adler (1913–2007) was an Austrian-born American inventor whose pioneering work on television remote controls tr...