Notable Deaths on February 29
190+ people died on this day throughout history
John O'Neill
1935–2024 (age 89)
Barrabool Hills Cemetery
John O'Neill (30 August 1935 – 29 February 2024) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in t...
Brian Mulroney
1939–2024 (age 85)
Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery
Martin Brian Mulroney (March 20, 1939 – February 29, 2024) was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and politician who serv...
Éva Székely
1927–2020 (age 93)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Éva Székely (3 April 1927 – 29 February 2020) was a Hungarian swimmer.
Luis Alfonso Mendoza
1964–2020 (age 56)
Panteón Francés
Luis Alfonso Mendoza Soberano (20 November 1964 – 29 February 2020) was a Mexican voice actor, voice director and anno...
Vladislavas Domarkas
1939–2016 (age 77)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
University teacher Vladislavas Domarkas inspired curiosity and confidence in his students.
László Cselőtei
1925–2012 (age 87)
Farkasréti Cemetery
László Cselőtei was a Hungarian politician whose career encompassed public service during a transformative period in ...
Miloš Vacek
1928–2012 (age 84)
Olšany Cemetery
Miloš Vacek was a Czech composer whose works enriched the musical heritage of his nation.
Jerry Groom
1929–2008 (age 79)
Palm - Robarts Memorial Park
Jerry Groom (1929–2008) was an All-American football center at Notre Dame who later played professionally.
William Estel Potts
1935–2004 (age 69)
Arlington National Cemetery
William Estel Potts was a career U.S. Army officer whose long service earned him interment at Arlington.
Elemér Nagy
1920–2000 (age 80)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Elemér Nagy was a physicist whose research inspired colleagues and students alike.
Mieczysław Brożek
1911–2000 (age 89)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish philologist whose scholarly work advanced the study of language and literature.
Aleksandr Kondratyev
1918–2000 (age 82)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Aleksandr Kondratyev was a Russian whose life spanned much of the twentieth century.
Patrick Kermann
1959–2000 (age 41)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Patrick Kermann was a French playwright whose dramatic works contributed to contemporary theatre.
Karel Rejman
1944–1996 (age 52)
Cemetery in Prosek
Karel Rejman (1944–1996) rests at the Cemetery in Prosek.
František Čechmánek
1921–1996 (age 75)
Cemetery in Rajhrad
František Čechmánek was a Rajhrad resident who lived from 1921 to 1996.
Károly Kós
1919–1996 (age 77)
Házsongárd cemetery
Károly Kós was a Hungarian museologist who lived from 1919 to 1996.
Mario Zagari
1913–1996 (age 83)
Protestant Cemetery, Rome
Italian politician who served throughout the twentieth century.
La Lupe
1936–1992 (age 56)
Saint Raymond's Cemetery
La Lupe (1936–1992) was a Santiago de Cuba-born singer celebrated for her passionate Latin soul performances.
George Roudebush
1894–1992 (age 98)
Maple Grove Cemetery
George Roudebush (1894–1992) spent his later years in Shaker Heights and was interred at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Don Heinrich
1930–1992 (age 62)
Madronia Cemetery
Don Heinrich (1930–1992) was an American football quarterback and broadcaster who passed away in Chicago and was laid ...
Asher Hobson
1889–1992 (age 103)
Mount Horeb Union Cemetery
Asher Hobson (1889-1992) was an American agricultural economist who retired near Quenemo and is buried in Mount Horeb Un...
Ferenc Karinthy
1921–1992 (age 71)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Ferenc Karinthy was a brilliant storyteller whose wit and insight opened doors to world literature.
František Nedělka
1923–1992 (age 69)
Cemetery in Prosek
František Nedělka (1923–1992) is buried at the Cemetery in Prosek.
Mevhibe İnönü
1894–1992 (age 98)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Mevhibe İnönü was a prominent Turkish politician whose career shaped Turkish public life.
Alice Vronska
1897–1992 (age 95)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Alice Vronska was a celebrated ballerina of the early twentieth century whose career exemplified the artistry and grace ...
Vaughn Horton
1911–1988 (age 77)
Broad Top IOOF Cemetery
Vaughn Horton lived from 1911 to 1988 and was buried in Broad Top.
Oldřich Kaisr
1911–1988 (age 77)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Oldřich Kaisr (1911–1988) was a Prague resident buried in Vinohrady Cemetery.
František Žilka
1926–1988 (age 62)
Cemetery in Slavkov u Brna
František Žilka lived from 1926 to 1988 in the Czech region.
Myra M. Sampson
1887–1984 (age 97)
Oak Grove Cemetery
Myra M. Sampson was a resident of Fall River who lived from 1887 to 1984.
Valerie Harrisse Walter
1892–1984 (age 92)
Oheb Shalom Cemetery
Valerie Harrisse Walter (1892-1984) was a Baltimore resident buried at Oheb Shalom Cemetery.
Lee Roy Norvelle
1892–1984 (age 92)
Rose Hill Cemetery
Lee Roy Norvelle was a Pendleton resident who lived from 1892 to 1984.
Johan Cornelius Krieger
1917–1984 (age 67)
Holmen Cemetery
Johan Cornelius Krieger is commemorated for military service guided by honor.
Pál Juhász
1916–1984 (age 68)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Pál Juhász (1916-1984) was a Hungarian individual born in Aiud, Romania, whose life spanned the interwar period, World...
Károly Altdorfer
1916–1984 (age 68)
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Győr
Catholic priest Károly Altdorfer offered pastoral care with warmth and unwavering faith.
Adelaida Ignatevna Akimova
1931–1984 (age 53)
Gagarinsky District
Adelaida Ignatevna Akimova was a milkmaid in Gagarinsky District.
P.L. Prattis
1895–1980 (age 85)
Homewood Cemetery
P.L. Prattis (1895-1980) was a journalist and editor in the African American press.
Hengo Kings
1935–1980 (age 45)
Old St. John's cemetery
Hengo Kings was an Estonian legal scholar whose work contributed to the advancement of legal knowledge.
Yigal Allon
1918–1980 (age 62)
Ginosar
Yigal Allon was a military leader and statesman committed to Israel’s defense and unity.
Margit Árpád
1903–1980 (age 77)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Margit Árpád was a Hungarian person born in Ineu in 1903 who lived until 1980 and was buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Sándor Kapocsi
1919–1980 (age 61)
Rákospalota Cemetery
Hungarian association football player who represented his nation during the mid-20th century.
Adelina Adler
1888–1976 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Adelina Adler (1888-1976) was a Hungarian woman from Budapest who was interred at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Werner von Bercken
1897–1976 (age 79)
Meckenheim
Military personnel from Meckenheim.
Warren G. Hildenbrand, Jr.
1922–1972 (age 50)
Saint Michael's Cemetery
Warren G. Hildenbrand, Jr. was a New York City resident who lived from 1922 to 1972.
Rufus O. Suter
1904–1968 (age 64)
Greenwood Memorial Park
Rufus O. Suter (1904-1968) was an American resident of Pittsburgh.
Lena Blackburne
1886–1968 (age 82)
Morgan Cemetery
Lena Blackburne (1886-1968) was a Clifton Heights native known for preparing baseballs for major league games.
Tore Ørjasæter
1886–1968 (age 82)
Nordberg Church
Tore Ørjasæter was a Norwegian writer who lived from 1886 to 1968.
Frank Albertson
1909–1964 (age 55)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Frank Albertson was an American character actor remembered for his turns in It’s a Wonderful Life and The Maltese Falc...
Robert Wehrlin
1903–1964 (age 61)
Waldfriedhof Elsau
Illustrator Robert Wehrlin invited viewers to explore scenes imbued with thoughtful narrative through his art.
Miloš Svitavský
1900–1964 (age 64)
Holešovice cemetery
Miloš Svitavský was a steady presence in Holešovice whose calm dedication left a lasting impression.
James Simpson, Jr.
1905–1960 (age 55)
Graceland Cemetery
James Simpson, Jr. was a Chicago resident who lived from 1905 to 1960.