Notable Deaths on February 17
820+ people died on this day throughout history
Alexander Dallas Bache
1806–1867 (age 61)
Congressional Cemetery
Alexander Dallas Bache (1806-1867) was a prominent Philadelphia-born scientist and superintendent of the U.S. Coast Surv...
Krystyna Daszkiewicz
1924–2025 (age 101)
Junikowo Cemetery
Krystyna Daszkiewicz (12 March 1924 – 17 February 2025) was a Polish law professor, criminalist and psychologist.
Ants Pihlak
1942–2023 (age 81)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Ants Pihlak was an Estonian who lived from 1942 to 2023 and was buried at Rahumäe Cemetery.
Moses Elisaf
1954–2023 (age 69)
Ioannina Jewish cemetery
Moisis Elisaf (Greek: Μωυσής Ελισάφ; 17 July 1954 – 17 February 2023) was a Greek physician, academic, and...
Jeff Harris
1931–2023 (age 92)
Tocumwal
Jeffrey James Harris (31 August 1931 – 17 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn i...
Jan Dąbrowski
1934–2023 (age 89)
Powązki Cemetery
Jan Dąbrowski was a university teacher whose dedication to education influenced countless students.
Michaël Denard
1944–2023 (age 79)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Michaël Denard guided dancers with elegance and a deep belief in the expressive power of ballet.
Jenny Clève
1930–2023 (age 93)
Tourcoing
Jenny Clève (French pronunciation: [ʒɛni klɛv]; 3 April 1930 – 17 February 2023) was a French actress.
Charlie Milstead
1937–2022 (age 85)
Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Charlie Milstead was an American football quarterback who played collegiately at Texas A&M and rests in Tyler's Memorial...
Aarre Elo
1934–2022 (age 88)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Aarre Elo's screenplays gave Finnish stories cinematic eloquence.
Máté Fenyvesi
1933–2022 (age 89)
St. Stephen's Basilica
Máté Fenyvesi (20 September 1933 – 17 February 2022) was a Hungarian footballer and politician.
Gülşen Girginkoç
1930–2022 (age 92)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Gülşen Girginkoç was a Turkish actor whose performances enriched Turkish theater and cinema.
Henny Trayles
1937–2022 (age 85)
Cementerio Israelita de Berazategui
Henny Trylesinski, also known as Henny Trayles (4 June 1937 – 17 February 2022) was a German-born Uruguayan actress an...
Rush Limbaugh
1951–2021 (age 70)
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Rush Limbaugh (1951-2021) was a conservative radio host originally from Cape Girardeau and is buried at Bellefontaine Ce...
Bohumír Machát
1947–2021 (age 74)
Kroměříž
Bohumír Machát (27 October 1947 in Kroměříž – 17 February 2021 in Prague) was a Czech slalom canoeist who compet...
Antoni Jankowski
2000–2021 (age 21)
Powązki Cemetery
Antoni Jankowski was an engineer whose career was marked by technical expertise and professional promise.
René Santhonnax
1922–2021 (age 99)
cemetery of Priay
René Santhonnax was a grocer who served his community from 1922 to 2021.
Andrzej Popiel
1936–2020 (age 84)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Andrzej Popiel (24 January 1936 – 17 February 2020) was a Polish stage actor.
Ilse Garnier
1927–2020 (age 93)
Saisseval
Ilse Garnier was a writer whose lyrical stories gave voice to the resilience of ordinary lives.
Maria Teslaru
1955–2019 (age 64)
Buhuși
Romanian actress celebrated for her theatrical and cinematic performances.
Carlos Flores
1974–2019 (age 45)
Cementerio Baquíjano
Carlos Flores was a Peruvian individual from Callao who lived from 1974 to 2019 and was buried at Cementerio Baquíjano.
Popi karagiannidou
1966–2018 (age 52)
Thermi cemetery
Popi Karagiannidou was a Greek individual from Athens who lived from 1966 to 2018 and was buried at Thermi cemetery.
Rolf Sprandel
1931–2018 (age 87)
Hauptfriedhof Würzburg
Rolf Sprandel was a university teacher who dedicated his career to academic education.
Michael Novak
1933–2017 (age 84)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Michael Novak (1933–2017) was an American Catholic philosopher, journalist, and diplomat best known for writing The Sp...
Robert H. Michel
1923–2017 (age 94)
Parkview Cemetery
Robert H. Michel (1923-2017) was an American politician from Peoria who is buried at Parkview Cemetery.
Milan Oulehla
1934–2017 (age 83)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Milan Oulehla (1934–2017) was a lifelong resident of the Zlín area.
Lidia Stăniloae
1933–2017 (age 84)
Cernica monastery
Lidia Stăniloae was a Romanian physicist whose scientific research and scholarly contributions advanced the field of ph...
Leo Rosenwasser
1955–2017 (age 62)
Mausoleum of the Argentine Association of Actors
Argentine comedian known for his entertaining performances and comedic talents.
Valentina Shendrikova
1945–2017 (age 72)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Valentina Shendrikova was a Russian actor known for her performances in theater and film.
Linkoban
1985–2016 (age 31)
Holmen Cemetery
Linkoban was a Danish rapper whose music contributed to the development of hip-hop culture in Denmark.
Stanisław Laber
1941–2016 (age 75)
cmentarz komunalny w Zielonej Górze
Stanisław Laber was a skilled Polish engineer whose career advanced technical progress in his field.
Vasily Koloshenko
1922–2015 (age 93)
Canton of Vaud
A principled officer whose calm leadership upheld the Canton of Vaud.
Jean-Louis Tamvaco
1931–2015 (age 84)
Montmartre Cemetery
Jean-Louis Tamvaco was a French businessperson born in 1931 who lived until 2015.
Bob Casale
1952–2014 (age 62)
Standing Rock Cemetery
Bob Casale (1952–2014) was a Kent-born musician and founding member of the new wave band Devo.
James C. Dowdle
1934–2014 (age 80)
Sacred Heart Cemetery
James C. Dowdle (1934-2014) is buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Richard Hes
1963–2014 (age 51)
Olšany Cemetery
Richard Hes was a Czech actor recognized for his work in theater and film.
Marco Perrin
1927–2014 (age 87)
cimetière d'Auriol
Marco Perrin was an accomplished actor remembered for his expressive talent and generous spirit.
Breck Bednar
1999–2014 (age 15)
Church of St John
Breck Bednar (1999–2014) is remembered with love and sorrow by his family and friends.
Ari Avnerre
1925–2012 (age 87)
Har HaMenuchot
Ari Avnerre was a Lithuanian-born Israeli Holocaust survivor from Kaunas who lived from 1925 to 2012.
Per Mortensen
1924–2012 (age 88)
Holmen Cemetery
Per Mortensen was a Danish resistance fighter who courageously opposed Nazi occupation during World War II.
Lev Kudryavtsev
1923–2012 (age 89)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Lev Kudryavtsev was a Russian mathematician who lived from 1923 to 2012.
Dave Duerson
1960–2011 (age 51)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Dave Duerson was an NFL safety noted for his time with the Chicago Bears and for advocating for player safety before his...
Karl Hoheisel
1937–2011 (age 74)
Poppelsdorf Cemetery
Karl Hoheisel was a respected university teacher and educator.
Oliver Masing
1926–2010 (age 84)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Oliver Masing was an Estonian teacher dedicated to education and student development.
Aksel Erhardsen
1927–2010 (age 83)
Risskov Kirkegård
Aksel Erhardsen brought warmth and integrity to Danish theatre and film, leaving a legacy of grounded performances.
Mehmet Rıza Bekin
1925–2010 (age 85)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Mehmet Rıza Bekin was a Turkish military officer whose career exemplified dedication to national service.
Aleksandr Kurashov
1935–2010 (age 75)
Ostankino Cemetery
Aleksandr Kurashov was a prominent journalist who documented important events throughout his career.
Brad Van Pelt
1951–2009 (age 58)
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brad Van Pelt (1951–2009) was an American professional football linebacker from Owosso who was buried at Oak Hill Ceme...
Karl Erik Ander
1930–2009 (age 79)
Pålsjö kyrkogård
Karl Erik Ander was a Swedish writer whose literary works contributed to Swedish cultural discourse.
Evgeniy Shemyakin
1929–2009 (age 80)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Evgeniy Shemyakin (1929–2009) was a Russian physicist whose research advanced scientific understanding.