Notable Deaths on January 13
850+ people died on this day throughout history
Theodore Foster
1752–1828 (age 76)
Swan Point Cemetery
Theodore Foster was a Brookfield resident and notable figure in early American history.
Pat Caplice
1927–2025 (age 98)
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Pat Caplice was a dedicated musician whose career spanned many decades of musical excellence.
Anne Kaaver
1947–2024 (age 77)
Liiva Cemetery
Anne Kaaver forged living landscapes that balanced artistry with community care.
Krzysztof Belczynski
1971–2024 (age 53)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Krzysztof Belczynski (1971-2024) was a Polish individual who was buried at the Central Cemetery in Szczecin.
Romuald Twardowski
1930–2024 (age 94)
Orthodox Cemetery in Warsaw
Romuald Twardowski (Polish pronunciation: [rɔˈmu.alt tfarˈdɔfskʲi]; 17 June 1930 – 13 January 2024) was a Polish ...
Seppo Mattinen
1930–2022 (age 92)
Holmen Cemetery
Seppo Mattinen was a Finnish painter whose distinctive works enriched the Nordic art community.
Wajeeh Qassim
1938–2022 (age 84)
Rabat
Wajeeh Qassim (Arabic: وجيه قاسم; 17 February 1938 – 13 January 2022) was a Palestinian politician and diploma...
Mircea Păcurariu
1932–2021 (age 89)
Annunciation Church, Sibiu
Mircea Păcurariu (30 July 1932 – 13 January 2021) was a Romanian theologian, historian and priest in the Romanian Ort...
Anna Górna
1944–2021 (age 77)
Powązki Cemetery
Polish screenwriter Anna Górna (1944–2021) created compelling narratives for film and television.
Marielle de Sarnez
1951–2021 (age 70)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Marielle de Sarnez (French: [ma.ʁjɛl də saʁ.nɛz]; 27 March 1951 – 13 January 2021) was a French politician who se...
L. Douglas Smoot
1934–2020 (age 86)
Provo City Cemetery
L. Douglas Smoot (1934–2020) was an American chemical engineer and BYU professor noted for his research on combustion ...
Alena Endlová
1937–2020 (age 83)
hřbitov Moravská Třebová
Alena Endlová (1937–2020) was a resident of Moravská Třebová.
Isabel-Clara Simó
1943–2020 (age 77)
Alcoi Cemetery
Isabel-Clara Simó i Monllor (4 April 1943 – 13 January 2020) was a Spanish journalist and writer.
Francis W. Nye
1918–2019 (age 101)
Santa Fe National Cemetery
Francis W. Nye (1918–2019) of Barton retired as a U.S. Air Force major general after a career that spanned World War I...
Mel Stottlemyre
1941–2019 (age 78)
Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Mel Stottlemyre (1941-2019) was a New York Yankees pitcher and pitching coach whose landmark career made him one of base...
Poul Winckler
1937–2019 (age 82)
Farum Kirkegård
Poul Winckler was a Danish local politician who lived from 1937 to 2019.
Pavlos Ioannou
1947–2019 (age 72)
Siatista
Pavlos Ioannou was a Christian minister who served his community in Siatista with dedication and spiritual devotion.
Fred Harris
1937–2019 (age 82)
Fawkner Memorial Park
Fred Harris (16 January 1937 – 13 January 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in ...
Julen Roselló
2016–2019 (age 3)
El Palo
Young child from El Palo whose life inspired community compassion.
Kazimierz Zelek
1937–2019 (age 82)
New Cemetery in Zakopane
Kazimierz Zelek (27 March 1937 – 13 January 2019) was a Polish cross-country skier.
Evgeny Radomyslensky
1935–2019 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Evgeny Radomyslensky was a Russian actor who lived from 1935 to 2019.
Pierre Prod'homme
1926–2019 (age 93)
Cimetière de la Porte Notre-Dame
Pierre Prod'homme was an architect devoted to creating harmonious, enduring spaces for communities.
Jean Porter
1922–2018 (age 96)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Jean Porter (1922–2018) was an American film actress remembered for her light comedies and musicals of the 1940s.
Eliyahu Winograd
1926–2018 (age 92)
Morasha Cemetery
Eliyahu Winograd (Hebrew: אליהו וינוגרד; 10 December 1926 – 13 January 2018) was an Israeli acting Supreme...
Tzimis Panousis
1954–2018 (age 64)
Nea Makri
Tzimis Panousis (Greek: Δημήτρης "Τζίμης" Πανούσης; 12 February 1954 – 13 January 2018) was a Gr...
Endre Kánya
1971–2018 (age 47)
Seini
Reformed pastor devoted to spiritual ministry and community service.
John Elder
1932–2018 (age 86)
Wycheproof
John William Elder (8 July 1932 – 13 January 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood F...
Darmanto Jatman
1942–2018 (age 76)
Semarang
Darmanto Jatman (16 August 1942 – 13 January 2018.) was an Indonesian poet and writer.
Pedro Ballester Arenas
1996–2018 (age 22)
Manchester
Pedro Ballester Arenas’s kindness and promise as a student continue to be cherished by his community.
Mishori Bilu
1938–2017 (age 79)
Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery
Mishori Bilu is remembered for his steady kindness and readiness to support others.
Lawrence Phillips
1975–2016 (age 41)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Lawrence Phillips, the Little Rock native and former NFL running back, died in 2016 and is buried at Inglewood Park Ceme...
Madeleine Foisil
1925–2016 (age 91)
Isigny-le-Buat
Madeleine Foisil preserved and shared history with a steady curiosity and generosity of spirit.
John Loveys Jervoise
1935–2016 (age 81)
Church of St. Mary, Herriard
John Loveys Jervoise (1935–2016) was a respected member of the Herriard parish.
Irwin E. Treager
1928–2015 (age 87)
Lafayette
Irwin E. Treager (1928-2015) was a Bronx resident whose final resting place is Lafayette.
Harold Wesley Kenney, Jr.
1929–2015 (age 86)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Dayton-native H. Wesley Kenney Jr. (1929-2015) was an American television producer and director who guided many soap ope...
James Eugene Bergold
1936–2015 (age 79)
Our Lady of the Magnificat Cemetery
James Eugene Bergold (1936-2015) of Queens was laid to rest at Our Lady of the Magnificat Cemetery.
Werner Ogris
1935–2015 (age 80)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Werner Ogris was a Viennese Austrian who lived from 1935 to 2015 and was buried at Vienna Central Cemetery.
Bart Robbers
1941–2015 (age 74)
Zorgvlied
Bart Robbers dedicated his career to public service with integrity and steady leadership.
Yener Rakıcıoğlu
1936–2015 (age 79)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Yener Rakıcıoğlu was a committed Turkish politician whose career reflected dedication to public service.
Patricia J. Boyle
1937–2014 (age 77)
Memorial Cemetery
Patricia J. Boyle (1937–2014) was a Detroit resident whose life concluded with burial at Memorial Cemetery.
María Klonári
1948–2014 (age 66)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Film director María Klonári crafted intimate, poetic cinema that honored resilience and human connection.
Rodney Mims Cook, Sr.
1924–2013 (age 89)
Westview Cemetery
Rodney Mims Cook Sr. (1924–2013) was an Atlanta politician and civic leader who championed urban renewal and civil rig...
Edward D. Lowry
1929–2013 (age 84)
National Memorial Park
Edward D. Lowry (1929-2013) was laid to rest at National Memorial Park.
Rüdiger Bormann
1952–2013 (age 61)
Friedhof Endenich
Rüdiger Bormann was a German physicist known for his scientific contributions.
Iraj Gorgin
1934–2012 (age 78)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Iraj Gorgin (1934–2012) was an Iranian journalist and broadcaster who helped shape Persian radio and is buried at Fore...
Anne Evans Sweeney
1917–2012 (age 95)
Fairmount Cemetery
Anne Evans Sweeney (1917–2012) is remembered by those close to her and buried with family at Fairmount Cemetery.
Leonid Sheynkman
1936–2012 (age 76)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Leonid Sheynkman was a Russian coach who dedicated his career to athletic development.
Andrei Kharitonov
1959–2012 (age 53)
Lianozovo Cemetery
Andrei Kharitonov (1959–2012) was a Russian chess player of notable skill and dedication.
Gene Cheever
1928–2011 (age 83)
Roselawn Cemetery
Gene Cheever (1928–2011) was a Brookings resident interred at Roselawn Cemetery.
Niilo Hallman
1916–2011 (age 95)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Physician Niilo Hallman dedicated decades to calm, compassionate healing.