Notable Deaths on February 6
790+ people died on this day throughout history
John Pegram
1832–1865 (age 33)
Hollywood Cemetery
John Pegram (1832-1865) was a Petersburg-based Confederate general who died in the final year of the Civil War.
Marcus Morton
1784–1864 (age 80)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Marcus Morton was a Massachusetts politician who served as governor and judge.
William Eustis
1753–1825 (age 72)
Old Burying Ground
William Eustis (1753-1825) was a Cambridge resident who served as Secretary of War and Governor of Massachusetts.
John Harvie
1742–1807 (age 65)
Hollywood Cemetery
John Harvie was a Virginia planter and landowner from Albemarle County.
Peter Christensen
1975–2025 (age 50)
Sundby Cemetery
Peter Christensen (25 April 1975 – 6 February 2025) was a Danish politician.
Andrzej Marchel
1964–2025 (age 61)
Łostowicki Cemetery
Andrzej Marchel (1964-2025) was a Polish individual from Wejherowo who was recently interred at Łostowicki Cemetery.
Sebastián Piñera
1949–2024 (age 75)
Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery
Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique (Spanish: [miˈɣel ˈxwan seβasˈtjam piˈɲeɾa etʃeˈnike] ; 1 December 19...
Wanda Nowak (agronom)
1936–2024 (age 88)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Wanda Nowak was a Polish agronomist whose career advanced agricultural science and practice.
Inarts Skujiņš
1936–2023 (age 87)
Rainis Cemetery
Statesperson Inarts Skujiņš was admired for his principled leadership and service to Latvia.
István Hárdi
1922–2023 (age 101)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
István Hárdi gently guided countless patients toward renewed hope.
Răzvan Theodorescu
1939–2023 (age 84)
Bellu Cemetery
Emil Răzvan Theodorescu (22 May 1939 – 6 February 2023) was a Romanian historian and politician.
Taner Savut
1974–2023 (age 49)
Paşaköprü Cemetery
Taner Savut (10 August 1974 – c.
Wladimir de Saint-Jean
1939–2023 (age 84)
Saint-Benoît d'Encalcat (Abbey : Dourgne, France)
Wladimir de Saint-Jean was a spiritual figure dedicated to monastic life at Saint-Benoît d'Encalcat Abbey.
Raymond C. Smith
1943–2022 (age 79)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
A naval leader whose thoughtful stewardship and mentorship shaped generations of sailors.
Marianina Kriezi
1947–2022 (age 75)
Eretria
Marianina Kriezi was a Greek lyricist from Eretria whose words enriched contemporary Greek music and culture.
Henry Thillberg
1930–2022 (age 92)
Norra kyrkogården, Trelleborg
Henry Thillberg (17 August 1930 – 6 February 2022) was a Swedish footballer who played his entire career at Malmö FF ...
Ryszard Kubiak
1950–2022 (age 72)
Cmentarz Komunalny w Bydgoszczy (ul. Wiślana)
Ryszard Kubiak was a Polish individual from Bydgoszcz who lived from 1950 to 2022.
Günther Knauss
1943–2022 (age 79)
Waldfriedhof Füssen
Günther Knauss (14 February 1943 – 6 February 2022) was a German ice hockey player.
Jolán Humenyánszky
1942–2021 (age 79)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Jolán Humenyánszky was a sculptor whose public works combined monumentality with humane detail.
Pál Simon
1929–2021 (age 92)
Megyeri Cemetery
Pál Simon (17 February 1929 – 6 February 2021) was a Hungarian chemical engineer, politician and diplomat, who served...
Elisabeth von Hruby und Gelenj
1929–2021 (age 92)
Sternberg Vault in Stupno
Elisabeth von Hruby und Gelenj was born into an aristocratic family and maintained her family's heritage and traditions.
Aleksandr Kozlov
1949–2021 (age 72)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Aleksandr Petrovich Kozlov (Russian: Александр Петрович Козлов; 2 May 1949 – 6 February 2021), ...
René-Victor Pilhes
1934–2021 (age 87)
Hauts-de-Seine
René Victor Pilhes (1 July 1934 – 6 February 2021) was a French writer and publicist.
Philippe Waquet
1933–2021 (age 88)
Auray
Philippe Waquet was a lawyer from Auray who practiced law with dedication throughout his career.
Yonathan Carmon
1931–2020 (age 89)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Yonathan Carmon's choreography celebrated cultural roots and encouraged dancers with a steady hand.
İbrahim Şenocak
1916–2020 (age 104)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
İbrahim Şenocak was a Turkish politician who served his country with dedication throughout his long career in public s...
Jan Liberda
1936–2020 (age 84)
Bytom
Jan Konrad Liberda (26 November 1936 – 6 February 2020) was a Polish footballer who played as a forward.
Nikolay Krasilnikov
1927–2020 (age 93)
Volkovo Cemetery
Nikolay Nikolayevich Krasilnikov (Russian: Красильников, Николай Николаевич, 22 January 192...
Ole Stephensen
1955–2019 (age 64)
Søllerød Cemetery
Ole Stephensen was a gifted screenwriter whose thoughtful scripts resonated across Danish cinema.
Mariusz Szlachcic
1961–2019 (age 58)
Klecina Cemetery
Mariusz Szlachcic was a Polish architect who lived from 1961 to 2019.
Manfred Eigen
1927–2019 (age 92)
Göttingen City Cemetery
Manfred Eigen (German pronunciation: [ˈmanˌfʁeːt ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩] ; 9 May 1927 – 6 February 2019) was a German biophy...
Edward Müller
1938–2018 (age 80)
Zarzew Cemetery
Edward Müller was a Polish community member.
Valery Postoyanov
1941–2018 (age 77)
Soulazhgorskoe Cemetery
Valerii Ivanovich Postoyanov (11 October 1941 – 7 February 2018) was a Russian competitive rifleman.
William Edward Deeds
1920–2017 (age 97)
Maple Grove Cemetery
William Edward Deeds (1920-2017) from Lorain is buried at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Michael Hirsch
1958–2017 (age 59)
Dreifaltigkeitskirchhof I
Michael Hirsch was a composer whose musical works enriched the cultural landscape.
John L. Tishman
1926–2016 (age 90)
Salem Fields Cemetery
John L. Tishman (1926–2016) was an American real estate developer who led Tishman Realty & Construction and is buried ...
Aaron Kirschenbaum
1926–2016 (age 90)
Safed old cemetery
Aaron Kirschenbaum was a university teacher who shared his passion for learning with students for decades.
Anat Dolev
1963–2016 (age 53)
Morasha Cemetery
Anat Dolev pursued journalism with integrity, always centering compassion in her work.
Károlyné Domsa
1943–2014 (age 71)
Church of the Visitation in Újlak
Károlyné Domsa was a devoted librarian whose gentle stewardship opened doors of learning to many.
Jonnie Nicely
1936–2013 (age 77)
Lancaster
Jonnie Nicely (1936-2013) of Fort Smith was interred in Lancaster.
Ronnie Allen
1938–2013 (age 75)
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Ronnie Allen (1938-2013) of Danville is remembered in his hometown and was laid to rest at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemeter...
Tadeusz Traczyk
1921–2013 (age 92)
Powązki Cemetery
Polish mathematician whose work advanced mathematical knowledge and education.
Gudrun Genest
1914–2013 (age 99)
Dahlem Cemetery
Gudrun Genest was an accomplished actor whose performances captivated audiences throughout her long career.
Pierre Garcin
1927–2013 (age 86)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Pierre Garcin (1927–2013) was a French individual whose life reflected the dynamic history of twentieth-century France...
Janice E. Voss
1956–2012 (age 56)
Dupont Cemetery
Janice E. Voss was an American engineer and NASA astronaut who flew on five Space Shuttle missions.
Domingos Dosil
1943–2012 (age 69)
Muros
Domingos Dosil was a Spanish politician from Muros.
Brad Ecklund
1922–2010 (age 88)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Brad Ecklund (1922–2010) was a Los Angeles-born professional football center who lies in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Róbert Frenkl
1934–2010 (age 76)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Róbert Frenkl was a respected Hungarian physician known for his medical expertise and dedication.
Marian Cieślak
1921–2010 (age 89)
Witomino Cemetery in Gdynia
Respected Polish jurist and legal scholar.
Philip Carey
1925–2009 (age 84)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Philip Carey (1925–2009) Hackensack-born actor enjoyed a long career in film and daytime television, notably on “One...