Notable Deaths on February 5
860+ people died on this day throughout history
Hannah Van Buren
1783–1819 (age 36)
Kinderhook Cemetery
Hannah Van Buren was the wife of U.S. President Martin Van Buren.
Juliusz Kulesza
1928–2025 (age 97)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Juliusz Kulesza (19 May 1928 – 5 February 2025) was a Polish graphic designer, writer, and participant of the Warsaw U...
Robert Sassone
1931–2023 (age 92)
Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Robert Sassone (1931-2023) lived a long life anchored by Saint Bonaventure Cemetery where he was laid to rest.
Tiia Upine
1937–2023 (age 86)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Tiia Upine’s journalism honored honesty and gave voice to the stories that knit communities together.
Imre Czeglédi
1929–2023 (age 94)
Gyula
Dedicated Gyula teacher Imre Czeglédi inspired generations with calm guidance.
Knut Borchardt
1929–2023 (age 94)
Munich Forest Cemetery
Knut Borchardt (2 June 1929 – 5 February 2023) was a German researcher, historian and former professor for history and...
Leili Pärnpuu
1950–2022 (age 72)
Metsakalmistu
Leili Pärnpuu (30 January 1950 – 5 February 2022) was an Estonian chess player who won the Estonian Women's Chess Cha...
Giovanni Torrelli
1966–2022 (age 56)
First Cemetery of Patras
Giovanni Torrelli was an Italian painter based in Patras known for his artistic contributions to the visual arts.
Robert E. Kelley
1933–2021 (age 88)
United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Robert E. Kelley (1933-2021) was a U.S. Air Force general who once served as superintendent of the Air Force Academy and...
Leonhard Puksa
1939–2021 (age 82)
Raasiku old cemetery
Leonhard Puksa was a respected Raasiku politician whose steady leadership upheld the interests of his community.
Oded Erez
1936–2021 (age 85)
Morasha Cemetery
Oded Erez led with steadfast resolve and a deep regard for those he served with.
Vladimir Vysotskiy
1954–2021 (age 67)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vladimir Vysotskiy (1954-2021) was a Russian individual from Komarno who was buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery.
Kirk Douglas
1916–2020 (age 104)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Amsterdam-born actor Kirk Douglas, an iconic Hollywood star whose career spanned decades, died in 2020 and was buried at...
John Chang
d. 2020
Sentong Baru Lawang
John Chang was an individual who died in 2020 and was buried at Sentong Baru Lawang in Indonesia.
Stanisław Juchnowicz
1923–2020 (age 97)
Salwator Cemetery
Stanisław Juchnowicz (10 June 1923–31 January 2020) was a Polish architect, urban planner, professor of technical sci...
George Klein
1935–2019 (age 84)
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
George Klein (1935–2019) spent his life in Memphis and is buried at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery.
David Kimmerle
1977–2019 (age 42)
South Jordan Cemetery
David Kimmerle (1977-2019) was a South Jordan resident who is interred at South Jordan Cemetery.
Václav Vorlíček
1930–2019 (age 89)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Václav Vorlíček (3 June 1930 – 5 February 2019) was a Czech film director.
Christien Soeryadjaya
1934–2019 (age 85)
San Diego Hills
Christien Soeryadjaya was an Indonesian whose long life witnessed significant national developments.
Yuri N. Belozerov
1929–2019 (age 90)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Уважаемый юрист, посвятивший свою жизнь правовой деятельности и �...
Anne Fraisse
1942–2019 (age 77)
cimetière d'Omonville-la-Rogue
Anne Fraisse was a French philosophy teacher devoted to intellectual education.
Heino Noor
1922–2018 (age 96)
Old St. John's cemetery
Heino Noor devoted his years to gentle, thoughtful care as a physician and mentor.
František Vozka
1931–2018 (age 87)
Cemetery in Moutnice
František Vozka was a community member who lived from 1931 to 2018.
Kostas Bakalis
1942–2018 (age 76)
Marousi
A respected Greek actor known for his work in film and television.
Benmostefa Benaouda
1925–2018 (age 93)
Annaba
Benmostefa Benaouda was a mujahid who fought for Algerian independence and national liberation.
Louis Cadène
1929–2018 (age 89)
cimetière de la Cité
Louis Cadène was a French rugby league player whose career exemplified sporting dedication.
Albert Simon
1924–2017 (age 93)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Albert Simon, who died in 2017, was laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Sonny Geraci
1947–2017 (age 70)
Knollwood Cemetery
Sonny Geraci (1947–2017) was a Cleveland-area pop singer best known for fronting The Outsiders and The Workshop and is...
Otto Kuusik
1930–2016 (age 86)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Otto Kuusik was a journalist whose integrity and thoughtful reporting deeply served his community.
Anne Moody
1940–2015 (age 75)
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
Anne Moody (1940–2015) was an American author and civil rights activist best known for her memoir Coming of Age in Mis...
Jūratis Zalensas
1952–2015 (age 63)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Sculptor whose expressive public works brought myth and human presence to architectural spaces.
József Schweitzer
1922–2015 (age 93)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Rabbi József Schweitzer was a spiritual leader beloved for his wisdom and compassion.
Anna-Maria Albrektson
1934–2015 (age 81)
Uppsala Old Cemetery
Librarian who dedicated her career to knowledge preservation and public service.
Gazi Akınal
1920–2015 (age 95)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Gazi Akınal was a Turkish association football player whose career contributed to the development of modern football in...
Jadwiga Lech-Skubińska
1924–2015 (age 91)
Zarzew Cemetery
Jadwiga Lech-Skubińska (1924–2015) was a Polish pharmacist whose career served her community's health.
Antonia "Toni" Lucero
1936–2014 (age 78)
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Antonia "Toni" Lucero (1936–2014) was a New Mexico resident laid to rest at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Paul Tanner
1917–2013 (age 96)
Eternal Hills Memorial Park
Paul Tanner (1917–2013) was an American jazz trombonist best known for his work with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and fo...
Marjorie Sheffield
1924–2013 (age 89)
Bundick Cemetery
Marjorie Sheffield (1924–2013) was a longtime Nixon resident whose memory lives on with family and friends near Bundic...
Peggy Rea
1921–2011 (age 90)
Santa Barbara Cemetery
Peggy Rea (1921-2011) was an American actress remembered for character roles on television and is buried at Santa Barbar...
Ruth H. Funk
1917–2011 (age 94)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park
Ruth H. Funk (1917-2011) is buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Paul Fux
1922–2011 (age 89)
Har HaMenuchot
Paul Fux combined creativity with craftsmanship to leave a lasting imprint on graphic design.
Gudrun Bæch
1915–2011 (age 96)
Viborg Cemetery
Gudrun Bæch was a Danish potter whose artistic craftsmanship and creative vision produced works of lasting beauty.
Boris Bekker
1929–2011 (age 82)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Boris Bekker was a Russian actor who lived from 1929 to 2011.
Feliks Soha
1930–2010 (age 80)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Translator who brought international literature to Estonian readers with grace.
Zeʼev Bonen
1926–2010 (age 84)
Ein Carmel
Zeʼev Bonen was a dedicated electrical engineer who contributed to Israel's technological progress.
Charles Maussion
1923–2010 (age 87)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Charles Maussion was a painter who contributed to Montparnasse's artistic heritage.
George Hughes
1925–2009 (age 84)
Forest Lawn Cemetery
George Hughes (1925–2009) lived in an area referenced as Q49231 before being buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mary Skinner
1945–2009 (age 64)
Terrace Heights Memorial Park
Mary Skinner (1945-2009) rests at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Xiangzhong Yang
1959–2009 (age 50)
New Storrs Cemetery
Xiangzhong Yang (1959–2009), originally from the People’s Republic of China, is interred at New Storrs Cemetery afte...
Sándor Koch
1925–2009 (age 84)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Sándor Koch was a pioneering microbiologist whose research benefited public health.