Notable Deaths on January 17
840+ people died on this day throughout history
William Rush
1756–1833 (age 77)
The Woodlands
William Rush (1756-1833) was a Philadelphia sculptor and artist buried at The Woodlands.
Elizabeth Willing Powel
1743–1830 (age 87)
Christ Church Burial Ground
Elizabeth Willing Powel (1743-1830) was a prominent Philadelphia socialite and wife of a Revolutionary-era mayor.
Rebecca Brüel
1952–2024 (age 72)
Kerteminde Fjord
Rebecca Brüel was a singer whose expressive voice touched hearts.
Juris G. Draguns
1932–2023 (age 91)
Boalsburg Cemetery
Juris G. Draguns (1932-2023) was a Riga-born individual whose final resting place is Boalsburg Cemetery.
Andrzej Dudziński
1945–2023 (age 78)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish photographer and visual artist.
Mireille Helffer
1928–2023 (age 95)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Mireille Helffer was a French musicologist and pianist specializing in contemporary music and the works of Olivier Messi...
István Dézsi
1934–2022 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
A thoughtful physicist whose research and curiosity advanced understanding with quiet dedication.
József Sas
1939–2021 (age 82)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
József Sas (born József Polacsek; 3 January 1939 – 17 January 2021) was a Hungarian actor, comedian and theatre mana...
Nikolay Antoshkin
1942–2021 (age 79)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Nikolay Antoshkin was a Soviet Air Force general who led the aerial response to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986.
Aleksei Olgin
1931–2020 (age 89)
Metsakalmistu
Writer Aleksei Olgin told honest stories that honored the quiet strength of everyday life.
Rahşan Ecevit
1923–2020 (age 97)
Turkish State Cemetery
Zekiye Rahşan Ecevit (née Aral, 17 December 1923 – 17 January 2020) was a Turkish author, painter and politician.
Juan Carlos Saravia
1930–2020 (age 90)
Salta
Argentine singer-songwriter whose music reflected the traditions of Salta.
Lech Raczak
1946–2020 (age 74)
Górczyński Cemetery
Lech Raczak (27 January 1946 – 17 January 2020) was a Polish theatre director and theatre practitioner.
Mieczysław Gulcz
1939–2018 (age 79)
Junikowo Cemetery
Polish economist whose analytical work contributed to economic thought and policy.
Bénédicte Pesle
1927–2018 (age 91)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Bénédicte Pesle (15 May 1927 – 17 January 2018) was a French arts patron.
Claude Prouvoyeur
1927–2018 (age 91)
Dunkirk Center Cemetery
Claude Prouvoyeur (5 January 1927 – 17 January 2018) was a French politician.
Jan Boć
1939–2017 (age 78)
Osobowice Cemetery
Jan Boć was a Polish jurist whose legal scholarship and expertise influenced jurisprudence and legal practice.
Francis B. Schulte
1926–2016 (age 90)
St. Louis Cathedral
Francis B. Schulte (1926–2016) of Philadelphia rests at St. Louis Cathedral.
Myrtle Scott
1937–2016 (age 79)
Garden of Memories Cemetery
Myrtle Scott (1937–2016) of Monahans is interred at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Paul-Toomas Hage
1946–2015 (age 69)
Maarja Cemetery
Paul-Toomas Hage (1946–2015) was a businessperson known for his integrity and mentorship.
Gea Troska
1926–2015 (age 89)
Liiva Cemetery
Ethnographer Gea Troska devoted her scholarship to preserving cultural narratives for future generations.
Ludvík Horňák
1938–2015 (age 77)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Ludvík Horňák (1938–2015) was laid to rest at Malvazinky Cemetery.
Giorgos Konstas
1949–2015 (age 66)
Zografou cemetery
Greek actor whose career contributed to theatre and film in Greece.
Horst Rulfs
1946–2015 (age 69)
Bergstedter Friedhof
Horst Rulfs was a German community member remembered by his family and neighbors.
Christian Kirchner
1944–2014 (age 70)
Friedhof Heerstraße
Christian Kirchner was a respected jurist committed to legal excellence and justice.
José Da Silva Terra
1928–2014 (age 86)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
José Da Silva Terra was a Portuguese-born individual who spent his later life in France.
Robert F. Chew
1960–2013 (age 53)
Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Robert F. Chew (1960–2013) brought characters to life on screen, most notably in HBO's The Wire, before being buried a...
Marty Springstead
1937–2012 (age 75)
Sarasota National Cemetery
Marty Springstead (1937–2012) was an American Major League Baseball umpire known for his work behind the plate during ...
Johnny Otis
1921–2012 (age 91)
Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum
Johnny Otis was a bandleader, record producer, and talent scout who played a pivotal role in the rise of rhythm and blue...
Wilhelm Müller
1937–2012 (age 75)
Mödlinger Friedhof
Wilhelm Müller was a devoted Austrian parochus whose pastoral ministry served his community with dedication and compass...
Phil Bosmans
1922–2012 (age 90)
Begraafplaats van Kontich
Phil Bosmans was a celebrated Belgian writer and humanist whose compassionate works touched countless hearts.
Miroslava Večeřová
1932–2012 (age 80)
Břevnov cemetery
Miroslava Večeřová (1932–2012) was a Czech resident of Prague.
Georges Suffert
1927–2012 (age 85)
cimetière de Saint-Vérain
Georges Suffert's journalism upheld clarity, fairness, and respect for every voice.
Don Kirshner
1934–2011 (age 77)
Temple Beth El Mausoleum
Don Kirshner (1934-2011) passed away in New York City and was laid to rest at Temple Beth El Mausoleum.
Loránd Benkő
1921–2011 (age 90)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Celebrated for contributions to linguistics and cultural preservation.
Zbigniew Majkowski
1946–2011 (age 65)
Salwator Cemetery
Zbigniew Majkowski was a designer whose creative vision contributed significantly to twentieth-century design practice.
James H. Kehoe Jr.
1918–2010 (age 92)
Calvert County
James H. Kehoe Jr. (1918-2010) of Bel Air was buried in Calvert County near the Maryland coast.
Loit Reintam
1929–2010 (age 81)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
A soil scientist whose research rooted sustainable practices in attentive observation.
Recai Baturalp
1913–2010 (age 97)
Doğançay Cemetery
Turkish politician whose long career in public service shaped Turkish governance.
Romuald Pomorski
1956–2010 (age 54)
Cmentarz w Jerzmanowie
Romuald Pomorski was a Polish biologist who lived from 1956 to 2010.
Susanna Foster
1924–2009 (age 85)
Old Southeast Church Cemetery
Susanna Foster (1924-2009) was a Chicago-born actress remembered for her soprano roles and rests at Old Southeast Church...
Josef Paul
1945–2009 (age 64)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Josef Paul (1945–2009) was a Czech resident buried at Vinohrady Cemetery in Prague.
Allan Melvin
1923–2008 (age 85)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Allan Melvin (1923–2008) was a Kansas City-born actor remembered for television comedies, laid to rest at Westwood Vil...
George Keymas
1925–2008 (age 83)
South Florida National Cemetery
George Keymas (1925–2008) of Springfield was interred at South Florida National Cemetery as a U.S. military veteran.
Ernie Holmes
1948–2008 (age 60)
Pine Hill Cemetery
Ernie Holmes (1948-2008) was an NFL defensive tackle best remembered as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Steel Curtain d...
Herta Laipaik
1921–2008 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Herta Laipaik was a writer whose evocative storytelling preserved Estonia’s cultural memory with grace.
Art Buchwald
1925–2007 (age 82)
West Chop Cemetery
Art Buchwald (1925-2007) of Mount Vernon rests at West Chop Cemetery, leaving behind memories of his life.
Sigurd Aa. Aarnes
1924–2007 (age 83)
Øvsttun Kirkegård
Sigurd Aa. Aarnes was a literary critic who guided readers with keen insight.
Clarence Ray Allen
1930–2006 (age 76)
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
Clarence Ray Allen (1930-2006) was an American convicted murderer executed at San Quentin for orchestrating multiple kil...
Harold R. Collier
1915–2006 (age 91)
Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery
Harold R. Collier (1915–2006) hailed from Lansing and is buried at Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery, though his professiona...