Notable Deaths on January 28
880+ people died on this day throughout history
Kate Warne
1833–1868 (age 35)
Graceland Cemetery
Kate Warne was a pioneering female detective for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency who lived from 1833 to 1868.
Joseph Addison Alexander
1809–1860 (age 51)
Princeton Cemetery
Joseph Addison Alexander (1809-1860) was a Philadelphia-born scholar and theologian.
Catherine Laborde
1951–2025 (age 74)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Catherine Laborde (8 May 1951 – 28 January 2025) was a French weather presenter and author.
Andres Öpik
1947–2023 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Andres Öpik was a chemist whose curiosity advanced scientific understanding.
François Bergot
1931–2023 (age 92)
Passy Cemetery
François Bergot curated with a deep love for making cultural heritage accessible to all.
Adama Niane
1966–2023 (age 57)
Cimetière de Pantin
Adama Niane was a French-Senegalese actor whose performing career extended from 1966 to 2023.
George Ayittey
1945–2022 (age 77)
Mount Comfort Cemetery
George Ayittey (1945–2022) was laid to rest at Mount Comfort Cemetery after passing in Tarkwa.
Hans-Jørgen Schanz
1948–2022 (age 74)
Nordre Cemetery
Hans-Jørgen Schanz was a thoughtful philosopher whose teachings blended insight with humanity.
И. Н. Кожевников
1940–2022 (age 82)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
И. Н. Кожевников was a Russian statesperson (1940–2022).
Dietrich Herrmann
1965–2022 (age 57)
Schmiedeberg
Dietrich Herrmann was a deacon in Schmiedeberg, Germany.
Guy Laporte
1952–2022 (age 70)
Beaufort
Guy Laporte (15 December 1952 – 28 January 2022) was a French rugby union player and a sports executive.
Cicely Tyson
1924–2021 (age 97)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Cicely Tyson (1924–2021) was a Bronx-born actress renowned for portraying strong African American women across theater...
Enikő Börcsök
1968–2021 (age 53)
Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár actor Enikő Börcsök graced the stage with sincerity and generosity.
Andrzej Klimczak-Dobrzaniecki
1946–2020 (age 74)
Osobowice Cemetery
Andrzej Klimczak-Dobrzaniecki was an illustrator whose artistic contributions enriched Polish visual culture.
Théo Klein
1920–2020 (age 100)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Théo Klein (25 June 1920 – 28 January 2020) was a French lawyer who presided over the Conseil Représentatif des Inst...
Bertrand Huart
1953–2019 (age 66)
Cimetière d'Hélesmes
Bertrand Huart stood for steady leadership and thoughtful dialogue.
Virginia Anne “Ginny” Burnside Cox
1930–2018 (age 88)
St. Mary's City
Virginia Anne “Ginny” Burnside Cox (1930–2018) lived in Washington, D.C., and was buried at St. Mary’s City.
Ernest Hawkins
1926–2018 (age 92)
Rosemound Cemetery
Ernest Hawkins (1926–2018) was a revered college football coach whose final resting place is Rosemound Cemetery in Lam...
Sebastian Rybarczyk
1970–2018 (age 48)
Zarzew Cemetery
Sebastian Rybarczyk was a Polish journalist committed to public information.
Oolav Tamberg
1929–2017 (age 88)
Metsakalmistu
Oolav Tamberg was a steadfast figure in Estonian sport whose guidance nurtured countless athletes.
Pál Mihály
1937–2017 (age 80)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Pál Mihály was a Hungarian person from Sfântu Gheorghe who lived from 1937 to 2017 and was laid to rest at Farkasrét...
Tibor Erkel
1934–2017 (age 83)
Megyeri Cemetery
Tibor Erkel was a Hungarian politician whose career in public service contributed to his nation's governance.
Russo
1931–2017 (age 86)
Cemitério de São João Batista
Russo was a dedicated stage assistant whose technical expertise enhanced theatrical productions.
Andrzej Nikodemowicz
1925–2017 (age 92)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Andrzej Nikodemowicz was a Polish composer who enriched his nation's musical heritage.
Claire Faget
1920–2017 (age 97)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Claire Faget (1920-2017) was born in Rădăuți and spent her life in France before being buried at Père Lachaise Cemet...
Charles Bonifay
1919–2017 (age 98)
Cuges-les-Pins
Charles Bonifay was a politician whose career reflected his commitment to public service in Provence.
Carolyn Gerster
1928–2016 (age 88)
Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Carolyn Gerster (1928–2016) was a San Francisco resident whose remains are at Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Gunilla Skyttla
1934–2016 (age 82)
Kalmar south cemetery
Gunilla Skyttla was a Swedish textile artist known for her contributions to textile design.
Eike von Hippel
1935–2016 (age 81)
Nienstedten Cemetery
Eike von Hippel was a notable non-fiction writer and author.
Arthur Lawrence Alarcón
1925–2015 (age 90)
Arlington National Cemetery
Arthur Lawrence Alarcón was a distinguished federal judge who upheld justice with skill and humanity.
Edward Saylor
1920–2015 (age 95)
Tahoma National Cemetery
Edward Saylor (1920–2015) was a Brusett-born United States Army Air Forces veteran resting at Tahoma National Cemetery...
Marie Lišaníková
1939–2015 (age 76)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Marie Lišaníková (1939–2015) was a devoted member of the Zlín community.
Tatyana Lebedeva
1944–2015 (age 71)
Fedyakovskoye Cemetery
Tatyana Lebedeva was a distinguished ballet dancer whose career exemplified grace and artistic dedication.
Günther Lottes
1951–2015 (age 64)
Kirchhof Alt-Schöneberg
Günther Lottes was a university teacher dedicated to education and scholarly pursuits.
Tom Sherak
1945–2014 (age 69)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park
Tom Sherak (1945–2014), born in Brooklyn, served as a film executive and producer before being buried at Mount Sinai M...
Lia Rajandi
1929–2014 (age 85)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Teacher Lia Rajandi devoted her career to nurturing curiosity and responsible citizenship among her students.
Philippe Delaby
1961–2014 (age 53)
Tournai
Philippe Delaby's luminous pencilling brought historic narratives to life, leaving a lasting mark on Belgian comics.
Maan Zilfo Madina
1926–2013 (age 87)
Frenchtown
Maan Zilfo Madina (1926–2013) is remembered through his connection to Frenchtown and his resting place there.
Earl Williams
1948–2013 (age 65)
Rosedale Cemetery
Earl Williams (1948–2013) was an American Major League Baseball catcher for teams including the Atlanta Braves and res...
Věra Bažantová
1942–2013 (age 71)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Věra Bažantová (1942–2013) was a Prague resident laid to rest at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Anatoliy Nikolaevitsj Habarov
1926–2013 (age 87)
Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery
Anatoliy Nikolaevitsj Habarov was a notable member of Russian society.
Léo-René Maranda
1932–2012 (age 80)
Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery
Léo-René Maranda was a respected jurist who made significant contributions to Quebec law.
Horst Tietz
1921–2012 (age 91)
Nienstedten Cemetery
Horst Tietz was a prominent mathematician and academic scholar.
Albéric-Jean-Franklin Le Lasseur
1917–2012 (age 95)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Albéric-Jean-Franklin Le Lasseur is remembered for his steady presence and thoughtful companionship.
Barys Danílûk
1923–2011 (age 88)
East Brunswick Belarusian Cemetery
Barys Danílûk (1923–2011) of Staradziaviatkavičy is interred among fellow Belarusian émigrés at East Brunswick Be...
Sándor Szakács
1936–2011 (age 75)
Saint Gerard church in Kelenföld
Sándor Szakács was an esteemed academic who nurtured thoughtful discourse and guided generations of students.
François Groult
1952–2011 (age 59)
Équeurdreville-Hainneville
François Groult was a French audio engineer known for his technical contributions to the field.
Alexander Lebenstein
1927–2010 (age 83)
Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery
Alexander Lebenstein (1927–2010) survived the Holocaust and later dedicated himself to educating others about the atro...
Abbas M. Behbehani
1923–2010 (age 87)
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
Abbas M. Behbehani (1923–2010) was born in Najaf and interred at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Josef Crha
1922–2010 (age 88)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Josef Crha (1922–2010) was a resident of Prague remembered at Vinohrady Cemetery.