Notable Deaths on February 2
860+ people died on this day throughout history
Benjamin Trumbull
1735–1820 (age 85)
Old Cemetery
Benjamin Trumbull was a Connecticut historian and clergyman who lived from 1735 to 1820.
Igal Galai
1952–2025 (age 73)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Igal Galai was a public relations professional whose career spanned decades of strategic communication work.
Ogün Altıparmak
1938–2025 (age 87)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Ogün Altıparmak (10 November 1938 – 2 February 2025) was a Turkish professional footballer who played as a striker f...
Paweł Rościszewski
1928–2025 (age 97)
Służew Cemetery
Paweł Rościszewski (1928–2025) was a chemist remembered at Służew Cemetery.
Wilhelmenia Fernandez
1949–2024 (age 75)
Lexington Cemetery
Wilhelmenia Fernandez (1949-2024) is an American opera singer celebrated for her dramatic soprano performances on intern...
Janusz Kapuściński
1949–2024 (age 75)
Kalisz
Janusz Kapuściński was a Polish resident of Kalisz who lived from 1949 to 2024 and was buried in his hometown.
Marian Pilot
1936–2024 (age 88)
Powązki Cemetery
Marian Pilot (6 December 1936 – 2 February 2024) was a Polish writer, poet, journalist and screenwriter.
Jean-Pierre Babelon
1931–2024 (age 93)
Sarrey cemetery
Jean-Pierre Babelon was a respected French historian whose scholarly contributions advanced the field of historical rese...
Ioannis Zizioulas
1931–2023 (age 92)
First Cemetery of Athens
John Zizioulas (; Greek: Ιωάννης Ζηζιούλας [ziˈzʝulas]; 10 January 1931 – 2 February 2023) was a Gre...
Dennis Munari
1948–2023 (age 75)
Seymour
Dennis Michael Munari (18 April 1948 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and...
George Hams
1928–2023 (age 95)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
George Edward Hams (29 July 1928 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in t...
Laurie Mithen
1934–2022 (age 88)
Cheltenham Memorial Cemetery
Lawrence Sidney Mithen (15 April 1934 – 2 February 2022) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne i...
Monica Vitti
1931–2022 (age 91)
Campo Verano
Maria Luisa Ceciarelli (3 November 1931 – 2 February 2022), known professionally as Monica Vitti, was an Italian actre...
Rain Lahtmets
1936–2021 (age 85)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Rain Lahtmets ensured fair play with calm authority and enduring commitment.
Oldřich Judas
1939–2021 (age 82)
Kyjov cemetery
Oldřich Judas (1939–2021) was a longtime resident of the Kyjov area.
Philip Leder
1934–2020 (age 86)
Or Emet Cemetery
Philip Leder (1934–2020) was a geneticist who is interred at Or Emet Cemetery.
Valentin Yanin
1929–2020 (age 91)
Rozhdestvenskoe cemetery
Valentin Lavrentievich Yanin (Russian: Валентин Лаврентьевич Янин; 6 February 1929 – 2 Februar...
Jon Huntsman Sr.
1937–2018 (age 81)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park
Jon Huntsman Sr. (1937–2018) was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Huntsman chemical empire a...
Ole Thestrup
1948–2018 (age 70)
Hørby Church
Ole Svane Thestrup (12 March 1948 – 2 February 2018) was a Danish actor.
William J. Campbell
1931–2017 (age 86)
Sarasota National Cemetery
William J. Campbell (1931–2017) was a United States Air Force general whose career included top leadership roles befor...
George Lavere
1924–2016 (age 92)
Saint Marys Cemetery
George Lavere was an Oswego resident remembered locally, though public records of his profession are sparse.
Bob Elliott
1923–2016 (age 93)
West Harpswell Cemetery
Bob Elliott (1923–2016) was a Boston-born American comedian and actor best known as half of the radio-television duo B...
Preben Wolf
1918–2016 (age 98)
Humlebæk Cemetery
Preben Wolf was a respected Danish sociologist who contributed significantly to social research and analysis.
Arijaantje Mostert
1925–2016 (age 91)
Holy Cemetery
Arijaantje Mostert (1925-2016) was a Dutch person from Vlaardingen who was buried at Holy Cemetery.
Marian Denkiewicz
1923–2016 (age 93)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Marian Denkiewicz was a Polish citizen who lived from 1923 to 2016.
Galila Pagi-Zeevi
1934–2015 (age 81)
Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery
Galila Pagi-Zeevi (1934-2015) was an Israeli figure buried at Sde Yehoshua cemetery.
Elfriede Brezina
1924–2015 (age 91)
Hietzing Cemetery
Elfriede Brezina inspired generations of Vienna’s young musicians with warmth and discipline.
Jaroslav Zapletal
1927–2015 (age 88)
Kyjov cemetery
Jaroslav Zapletal (1927–2015) was a Czech resident of Kyjov.
Alekos Kitsakis
1934–2015 (age 81)
Ioannina
Alekos Kitsakis was a renowned Greek singer celebrated for his distinctive voice and performances.
Tom Olsson
1929–2015 (age 86)
Galärvarvs Cemetery
Tom Olsson was a Swedish actor.
Mehmet Sezai Pekuslu
1946–2015 (age 69)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Turkish politician committed to public service and governance.
Przemysław M. Mrozikiewicz
1964–2014 (age 50)
Górczyński Cemetery
Przemysław M. Mrozikiewicz was a university teacher dedicated to higher education.
Pepper Paire
1924–2013 (age 89)
Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery
Pepper Paire was a Los Angeles-born baseball player who starred as a catcher in the All-American Girls Professional Base...
Jerzy Piaskowski
1922–2013 (age 91)
Borek Fałȩcki
Jerzy Piaskowski was a Polish archaeologist who lived from 1922 to 2013.
Gérard Sabbat
1926–2013 (age 87)
Cemetery of Garches
Gérard Sabbat was a singer whose heartfelt performances left lasting impressions.
James F. Lloyd
1922–2012 (age 90)
Arlington National Cemetery
James F. Lloyd served as a U.S. Representative from California and remained active in veterans' affairs until his burial...
Frederick William Danker
1920–2012 (age 92)
Saint Trinity Cemetery
Frederick William Danker is remembered for his steadfast kindness and loving presence.
Robert E. Clute
1924–2011 (age 87)
Athens
Robert E. Clute (1924–2011) hailed from Earlville and was buried in Athens.
Franz Johann Wachtler
1955–2011 (age 56)
Weidling Cemetery
Franz Johann Wachtler was an esteemed Austrian histologist whose research advanced the field of microscopic tissue analy...
Alina Molska
1929–2011 (age 82)
Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery
Alina Molska (1929–2011) was an influential Polish sociologist whose research shaped sociological discourse.
Cesarino Vincenzi
1914–2011 (age 97)
cemetery of Granarolo dell'Emilia
Italian painter whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape.
Isolde Radzinowicz
1915–2011 (age 96)
Ascension Parish Burial Ground
Isolde Radzinowicz was a woman of grace who lived from 1915 to 2011.
Bob Pickett
1932–2010 (age 78)
Calvary Cemetery
Bob Pickett (1932–2010) was laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.
Rudolf Kulík
1934–2010 (age 76)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Rudolf Kulík (1934–2010) was a cherished member of his community.
İsmail Selçuk Çakıroğlu
1921–2010 (age 89)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
İsmail Selçuk Çakıroğlu was a Turkish politician.
John A. Knight
1931–2009 (age 78)
Resurrection Memorial Cemetery
John A. Knight (1931–2009) was buried at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.
Juta Orav
1929–2009 (age 80)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Juta Orav shared her love for music generously, guiding students with warmth and encouragement.
Никандр Гиллс
1945–2009 (age 64)
Ziepniekkalna cemetery
Никандр Гиллс was a scientist who inspired others through rigorous research and mentorship.
Annet van Battum
1927–2009 (age 82)
Herpt
Screenwriter Annet van Battum (1927–2009) created compelling narratives for Dutch film and television.
Makar Babikov
1921–2009 (age 88)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Makar Babikov (1921–2009) was a Russian resident of the twentieth century.