Notable Deaths on January 18
820+ people died on this day throughout history
George N. Hollins
1799–1878 (age 79)
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
George N. Hollins was a U.S. Navy officer who commanded various vessels during the 19th century.
Alfred Vail
1807–1859 (age 52)
St. Peter's Episcopal Churchyard
Alfred Vail was a Morristown resident and telegraph pioneer who lived from 1807 to 1859.
Katrin Ehala
1953–2024 (age 71)
Metsakalmistu
Katrin Ehala was a singer whose warm performances created inclusive spaces of comfort and celebration.
Kalju Valdmann
1959–2024 (age 65)
Hageri Cemetery
A principled politician whose thoughtful leadership strengthened democratic dialogue.
József Hanzély
1930–2024 (age 94)
Óbuda Cemetery
József Hanzély was a dedicated chemical engineer whose expertise helped build stronger systems for industry and collea...
Slim Pezin
1945–2024 (age 79)
Montparnasse Cemetery
André Pezin (25 October 1945 – 18 January 2024), also known as Slim Pezin, was a French guitarist, music arranger, mu...
Walter Urbanke
1940–2023 (age 83)
Stadtfriedhof Linz /St. Martin
Business manager Walter Urbanke guided organizations with thoughtful leadership and a steady commitment to shared dignit...
Józef Hozer
1948–2023 (age 75)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Józef Hozer (19 March 1948 – 18 December 2023) was a Polish professor of economics, specialising in econometrics, sta...
Marcel Zanini
1923–2023 (age 100)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Marcel Zanini (real name Zannini; 9 September 1923 – 18 January 2023) was a Turkish-born French jazz musician.
Eduard Kuuskor
1918–2022 (age 104)
Karjaküla cemetery
Eduard Kuuskor was a military professional remembered for steadfast leadership and honorable service.
Eliezer Schweid
1929–2022 (age 93)
Har HaMenuchot
Eliezer Schweid (Hebrew: אליעזר שווייד; 7 September 1929 – 18 January 2022) was an Israeli scholar, writer...
Béla Tóth
1941–2022 (age 81)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Béla Tóth was a Hungarian sculptor who created works that enriched Hungary's artistic heritage.
Alfred Kivisaar
1953–2021 (age 68)
Jüri cemetery
Alfred Kivisaar (8 January 1953 – 18 January 2021) was an Estonian badminton player.
Nombulelo Hermans
1970–2021 (age 51)
Colesberg
Nombulelo Lilian Hermans (1 January 1970 - 18 January 2021) was a South African politician of the African National Congr...
Georges Matray
1920–2021 (age 101)
Picpus Cemetery
Georges Matray (1920–2021) was a notable French figure whose contributions shaped his era.
Catherine Rich
1932–2021 (age 89)
cimetière d'Orgeval
Catherine Rich (French pronunciation: [katʁin ʁiʃ]; née Renaudin; 10 June 1932 – 18 January 2021) was a French act...
Petr Pokorný
1933–2020 (age 87)
protestant cemetery in Proseč
Petr Pokorný (April 21, 1933 – January 18, 2020) was a Protestant theologian, professor at Charles University in Prag...
Jim Auton
1924–2020 (age 96)
Newark Cemetery
A diligent historian whose work helped keep the past alive for future generations.
Olga L. Lathrop
1924–2019 (age 95)
Salisbury National Cemetery
Olga L. Lathrop was born in 1924 and passed away in 2019, with her final resting place at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Jermaine Marshall
1990–2019 (age 29)
William Howard Day Cemetery
Jermaine Marshall (1990–2019) was buried at William Howard Day Cemetery in Goldsboro.
Saeed Abdul Ghani
1938–2019 (age 81)
10th of Ramadan City
Egyptian actor whose performances contributed to Egyptian cinema and theater.
Tadeusz Szetela
1924–2019 (age 95)
Cmentarz Komunalny w Krośnie
Polish citizen whose life spanned nearly a century.
Yawhen Markowski
1947–2019 (age 72)
Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery
A Belarusian screenwriter whose narrative work contributed to film and television production.
Wolfgang Frühwald
1935–2019 (age 84)
Augsburg
German university teacher from Augsburg who dedicated his career to academic education and scholarship.
Stansfield Turner
1923–2018 (age 95)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Stansfield Turner, born in 1923 in Highland Park, served as Director of Central Intelligence after a naval career and wa...
David Fine
1928–2018 (age 90)
Ma'ayan Baruch
David Fine (1928-2018) was a Johannesburg-born Israeli buried at Ma'ayan Baruch.
František Kostelanský
1931–2018 (age 87)
Cemetery in Židenice
František Kostelanský was a Czech individual who lived from 1931 to 2018, born in Kuželov and buried at Cemetery in �...
Behçet Güler
1932–2018 (age 86)
Kilyos Cemetery
Turkish statesperson whose leadership advanced national interests and governance.
Red Adams
1921–2017 (age 96)
Sanger Cemetery
Red Adams (1921–2017) of Parlier made his mark as a baseball pitcher and coach before being buried at Sanger Cemetery.
Teoman Özalp
1925–2017 (age 92)
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery
Teoman Özalp was a distinguished Turkish politician whose career shaped national governance and policy.
Emil İsrafilbəyov
1972–2016 (age 44)
Druid Ridge Cemetery
Emil İsrafilbəyov (1972–2016) was a native of Baku whose life is commemorated at Druid Ridge Cemetery in Baltimore.
Kalev Kasemägi
1934–2016 (age 82)
Lüganuse cemetery
Business manager who guided enterprises with a steady hand while caring for his colleagues.
Silvia Kerim
1931–2016 (age 85)
Bucharest Calvin Cemetery
Silvia Kerim was a Romanian writer based in Bucharest.
Dallas Taylor
1948–2015 (age 67)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Fred McNeill, born in Durham in 1952, played linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings before becoming an advocate for footba...
Wilhelm Angeli
1923–2015 (age 92)
Neustifter Friedhof
Anthropologist Wilhelm Angeli listened closely to communities and preserved their cultural heritage.
Guy Durandin
1916–2015 (age 99)
Cemetery Sceaux
Guy Durandin was a French research fellow.
Holland Hunter
1921–2014 (age 93)
Haverford New Meeting Cemetery
Holland Hunter (1921–2014) lived in Evanston and was laid to rest alongside family at Haverford New Meeting Cemetery.
Kathryn Abbe
1919–2014 (age 95)
Westbury Friends Cemetery
Kathryn Abbe (1919–2014) was a Brooklyn-born photographer interred at Westbury Friends Cemetery.
Nusret Arsel
1921–2014 (age 93)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures contributed to economic development.
Stanislav Lesnevskiĭ
1930–2014 (age 84)
Danilov Cemetery
Stanislav Lesnevskiĭ was a Russian writer who lived from 1930 to 2014.
Solange Certain
1928–2014 (age 86)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Solange Certain brought grace and humanity to every performance, leaving an enduring impression on audiences across gene...
Steve Knight
1935–2013 (age 78)
Woodstock Artists Cemetery
Steve Knight (1935–2013) was a blues-rock singer, keyboardist, and touring musician known for his work with the band M...
Aime Lutsar
1947–2013 (age 66)
Metsakalmistu
Aime Lutsar was a captivating actor whose generosity inspired many and whose memory rests at Metsakalmistu.
Marion Rosen
1914–2012 (age 98)
Columbia Public Cemetery
Marion Rosen (1914-2012) was a German-born physical therapist whose Rosen Method bodywork taught people to release physi...
Jiří Stoško
1930–2012 (age 82)
Cemetery in Petřvald
Jiří Stoško (1930–2012) was a resident of Petřvald.
Lourenço Chohfi
1925–2012 (age 87)
Consolação Cemetery
Lourenço Chohfi was a prominent businessperson whose entrepreneurial success shaped his community.
Karl Hofmann
1926–2012 (age 86)
Kronach
Dedicated politician whose commitment to public service benefited his community.
Charlie Cowdrey
1933–2011 (age 78)
Highland Cemetery
Charlie Cowdrey (1933–2011) of Camden Point was buried at Highland Cemetery.
Georgia Frontiere
1927–2008 (age 81)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Georgia Frontiere was an American businesswoman best known as the owner of the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams NFL franchise.
Margarete Siimer
1928–2007 (age 79)
Metsakalmistu
Journalist Margarete Siimer, known for her courageous and compassionate reporting, passed away in 2007.