Notable Deaths on February 8
850+ people died on this day throughout history
Charles Wilkes
1798–1877 (age 79)
Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Wilkes (1798-1877) was a New York City-born explorer and naval officer interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Noah Noble
1794–1844 (age 50)
Crown Hill Cemetery
Noah Noble lived from 1794 to 1844 and served as the fourth Governor of Indiana.
Countess Margarete Kálnoky von Köröspatak
1926–2025 (age 99)
Persenbeug Castle
Countess Margarete Kálnoky von Köröspatak was an Austrian noblewoman associated with Persenbeug Castle.
Jadwiga Puzynina
1928–2025 (age 97)
Pantheon of Great Polish People
Jadwiga Puzynina (née Zapolska; 29 January 1928 – 8 February 2025) was a Polish linguist, literature researcher, acad...
Burt Bacharach
1928–2023 (age 95)
Hillside Memorial Park
Burt Bacharach was a legendary composer and conductor who created some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century.
Ivan Silayev
1930–2023 (age 93)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Ivan Stepanovich Silayev (Russian: Иван Степанович Силаев; 21 October 1930 – 8 February 2023) was ...
Elena Fanchini
1985–2023 (age 38)
Vissone
Elena Fanchini (30 April 1985 – 8 February 2023) was an Italian World Cup alpine ski racer.
Gerald Williams
1966–2022 (age 56)
Sarasota National Cemetery
Gerald Williams (1966–2022) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Yankees, Braves and ot...
Robert E. Mulcahy III
1936–2022 (age 86)
Hilltop Cemetery
Robert E. Mulcahy III (1936–2022) was laid to rest at Hilltop Cemetery following residence in Short Hills.
Krzysztof Kuszewski
1940–2022 (age 82)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Krzysztof Kuszewski (19 July 1940 – 8 February 2022) was a Polish politician.
Luc Montagnier
1932–2022 (age 90)
Oléron Island
Luc Montagnier (US: MON-tən-YAY, MOHN-tahn-YAY, French: [lyk mɔ̃taɲe]; 18 August 1932 – 8 February 2022) was a Fr...
Mary Wilson
1944–2021 (age 77)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Dallas Taylor, born in Denver in 1948, was a session drummer celebrated for his work with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Shlomo Hillel
1923–2021 (age 98)
Nation's Great Leaders Graves
Shlomo Hillel (Hebrew: שלמה הלל; 9 April 1923 – 8 February 2021) was an Iraqi-born Israeli diplomat and politic...
Stig Brøgger
1941–2021 (age 80)
Søllerød Cemetery
Stig Brøgger (8 December 1941 – 8 February 2021) was a Danish artist who worked with sculpture, painting, installatio...
Michał Szewczyk
1934–2021 (age 87)
Doły cemetery
Michał Szewczyk (1934-2021) was a Polish individual from Łódź who lived through most of the 20th and early 21st cent...
Adam Kopczyński
1948–2021 (age 73)
Łódź Radogoszcz Cemetery
Adam Jakub Kopczyński (2 August 1948 – 8 February 2021) was a Polish ice hockey player.
Nikolay Rakhmanov
1932–2021 (age 89)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Nikolay Rakhmanov was a renowned photographer whose artistic vision captured important moments in Russian history.
Alevtina Parygina
1936–2021 (age 85)
Kirillovskoye
Alevtina Parygina was a Russian chemist whose scientific work advanced the field of chemistry through dedicated research...
Léo Kouper
1926–2021 (age 95)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Léo Kouper (1926–2021) was a French illustrator whose work enriched French visual arts and design.
Jean-Claude Carrière
1931–2021 (age 90)
cimetière de Colombières-sur-Orb
Jean-Claude Carrière (French: [ka.ʁjɛʁ]; 17 September 1931 – 8 February 2021) was a French novelist, screenwriter ...
Gene Roberti
1930–2020 (age 90)
Calvary Cemetery
Gene Roberti (1930-2020) was an American whose final resting place is Calvary Cemetery.
Erazim Kohák
1933–2020 (age 87)
Evangelický hřbitov v Křížlicích
Erazim Kohák (21 May 1933 – 8 February 2020) was a Czech philosopher and writer.
John Harold Haynes
1938–2019 (age 81)
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
John Harold Haynes (1938–2019), born in British Ceylon, is memorialized at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Kurt Girk
1932–2019 (age 87)
Ottakringer Friedhof
Singer Kurt Girk brought warmth to audiences with his expressive performances.
Sergei Yursky
1935–2019 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sergei Yurievich Yursky (Russian: Серге́й Ю́рьевич Ю́рский, 16 March 1935 – 8 February 2019) was...
Josef Pavlas
1947–2018 (age 71)
Brno Central Cemetery
Josef Pavlas (1947–2018) was a Czech resident whose life bridged several eras of his nation's history.
Kalju Kenk
1940–2015 (age 75)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Kalju Kenk was a mathematician treasured for his calm intellect and dedication to fostering curiosity.
Akis Florentis
1955–2015 (age 60)
Third Cemetery of Athens
Akis Florentis was an actor whose performances contributed significantly to Greek cinema and theater.
Bill Smith
1924–2013 (age 89)
O'ahu Cemetery
Bill Smith (1924–2013) of Honolulu was a longtime pillar of his community, resting at O'ahu Cemetery.
Tage Jensen
1920–2013 (age 93)
Humlebæk Cemetery
Provost Tage Jensen offered steadfast spiritual guidance and lasting support to his parish in Humlebæk.
Lya De Barberiis
1919–2013 (age 94)
Campo Verano
Italian pianist celebrated for her musical artistry and performances.
William M. Gering
1923–2012 (age 89)
Fairview Cemetery
William M. Gering (1923–2012) was a Turner County resident buried at Fairview Cemetery.
Phil Bruns
1931–2012 (age 81)
New Woodlawn Cemetery
Phil Bruns (1931-2012) was an American actor from Pipestone laid to rest at New Woodlawn Cemetery.
Zdeněk Matura
1930–2012 (age 82)
Kyjov cemetery
Zdeněk Matura (1930–2012) was a lifelong resident of Kyjov.
Henning Bendtsen
1925–2011 (age 86)
Rødovre cemetery
Henning Bendtsen was a cinematographer whose evocative imagery helped shape memorable Danish films.
Mieczysław Fęglerski
1930–2011 (age 81)
Junikowo Cemetery
Mieczysław Fęglerski (1930–2011) was a Polish basketball player who advanced the sport in Poland.
John Murtha
1932–2010 (age 78)
Grandview Cemetery
A Marine and statesman whose advocacy for veterans defined his long service in Congress.
Vanda Venckutė
1928–2010 (age 82)
Ginkūnai cemetery
Vanda Venckutė brought characters to life with warmth and genuine presence.
Karl W. Zimmermann
1947–2010 (age 63)
Cemetery Kalksburg
Karl W. Zimmermann was an Austrian architect whose designs contributed to the built environment of twentieth-century Aus...
Lev Vilkov
1931–2010 (age 79)
Miusskaya Cemetery
Russian scientist whose research contributed to Soviet scientific advancement.
Bob Thoft
1929–2009 (age 80)
Riverside Cemetery
Bob Thoft (1929-2009) of Stevensville is interred at Riverside Cemetery.
Jaroslav Kuchař
1923–2009 (age 86)
Cemetery in Libeň
Jaroslav Kuchař was an editing professional who dedicated his career to his craft.
Joe Edwards
1921–2007 (age 86)
New Montefiore Cemetery
Joe Edwards (1921–2007) was a Manhattan native whose burial at New Montefiore Cemetery ties him to the New York Jewish...
Shelby Metcalf
1930–2007 (age 77)
Memorial Cemetery of College Station
Shelby Metcalf (1930–2007) was an American college basketball coach who led Texas A&M for nearly three decades and won...
Paul Luhtein
1909–2007 (age 98)
Ranna Churchyard
Paul Luhtein was a devoted docent whose thoughtful mentorship encouraged a lifelong passion for learning.
Karel Hamal
1932–2007 (age 75)
Cemetery in Braník
Karel Hamal (1932–2007) was a Czech resident remembered in the Cemetery in Braník.
Haluk Cecan
1946–2007 (age 61)
Kanlıca Cemetery
Haluk Cecan was a Turkish photographer whose work documented and celebrated the visual culture of his time.
Aleksandr Nemirovsky
1919–2007 (age 88)
Miusskaya Cemetery
Aleksandr Nemirovsky was a Russian poet whose work contributed to twentieth-century Russian literature.
David Borissovich Judin
1919–2006 (age 87)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Выдающийся математик, чьи исследования внесли значительный вкла�...
Alene R. Dickinson
1920–2005 (age 85)
Somerset
Alene R. Dickinson (1920–2005) was laid to rest in Somerset after a life spanning most of the twentieth century.