Notable Deaths on January 5
810+ people died on this day throughout history
David Stewart
1800–1858 (age 58)
Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
David Stewart was an American merchant and civic figure from Baltimore who lived from 1800 to 1858.
Jonathan Amory
1763–1820 (age 57)
Central Burying Ground
Jonathan Amory was an American merchant and member of a prominent Boston mercantile family.
Costas Simitis
1936–2025 (age 89)
First Cemetery of Athens
Konstantinos Simitis (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Σημίτης; 23 June 1936 – 5 January 2025) was a Greek polit...
Danuta Ptaszycka-Jackowska
1939–2025 (age 86)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Danuta Maria Ptaszycka-Jackowska (21 May 1939 – 5 January 2025) was a Polish geographer, landscape architect and educa...
Peter M. Cullen
1959–2024 (age 65)
Arlington National Cemetery
Peter M. Cullen (1959–2024) of Toledo, a U.S. military veteran, was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Toomas Haldma
1957–2024 (age 67)
Old St. John's cemetery
Toomas Haldma (1957-2024) was a Tartu resident who was buried at Old St. John's cemetery.
Mário Zagallo
1931–2024 (age 93)
Cemitério de São João Batista
Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmaɾju zaˈɡalu]; 9 August 1931 – 5 January 2024) was a Brazi...
Carl Duser
1932–2023 (age 91)
Holy Saviour Cemetery
Carl Duser (1932–2023) from Hazleton is remembered through his burial at Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Sawen Ter-Martirosjan
1936–2023 (age 87)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sawen Ter-Martirosjan was a scientist (1936–2023).
Aadu Kaasik
1937–2022 (age 85)
Metsakalmistu
Aadu Kaasik was a respected coach whose mentorship shaped the careers and characters of many athletes.
Jill Wernström
1952–2022 (age 70)
Katarina kyrkogård
Jill Wernström was a Swedish disc jockey and radio broadcaster.
Keith Goullet
1932–2022 (age 90)
Sunbury Cemetery
Keith Goullet (22 September 1932 – 5 January 2022) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne ...
Mohamed Hilmi
1931–2022 (age 91)
Sidi M'hamed Bou Qobrine Cemetery
Mohamed Ameziane Brahimi known as Mohamed Hilmi (15 February 1931 – 5 January 2022) was an Algerian actor and director...
Marian Machowski
1932–2022 (age 90)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Marian Machowski (1 October 1932 – 5 January 2022) was a Polish footballer and researcher specialising in the field of...
Maria Riemen
1937–2022 (age 85)
New Cemetery in Zakopane
Maria Riemen was a Polish politician dedicated to public service and democratic governance.
Vera Bródy
1924–2021 (age 97)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Vera Bródy (1924-2021) was a Hungarian actress from Budapest known for her work in Hungarian theater and film.
János Pipek
1954–2021 (age 67)
Budafok Cemetery
János Pipek was a Budapest-born Hungarian who lived from 1954 to 2021 and was laid to rest at Budafok Cemetery.
Lidia Lwow-Eberle
1920–2021 (age 101)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Lidia Lwow-Eberle nom de guerre "Ewa" (14 November 1920 – 5 January 2021) was a Russian born Polish patriot and parame...
Paweł Sikora
1970–2021 (age 51)
cmentarz komunalny na Majdanku w Lublinie
Paweł Sikora was a Polish resident who lived from 1970 to 2021 and was buried at the municipal cemetery on Majdanek in ...
Tamar Eytan
1919–2020 (age 101)
Har HaMenuchot
Tamar Eytan’s sculptures spoke softly yet powerfully about presence and perception.
Evangelos Bakayiannis
1934–2020 (age 86)
Cemetery of Cholargos
Aircraft mechanic whose technical expertise contributed to aviation operations.
Mien Sugandhi
1934–2020 (age 86)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Mien Sugandhi (28 July 1934 – 5 January 2020) was an Indonesian politician who served as the State Minister of Women's...
Manfred Hohn
1941–2019 (age 78)
Südwestfriedhof
Manfred Hohn was an Austrian railfan photographer.
Stanisław Patkowski
1927–2019 (age 92)
Orthodox Cemetery in Warsaw
Polish military personnel whose service reflected dedication and commitment to his nation.
István Sándor
1921–2018 (age 97)
Farkasréti Cemetery
István Sándor (8 June 1921 – 5 January 2018) was a Hungarian rower.
Miron Tegze
1921–2018 (age 97)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Miron Tegze (1921–2018) was a Prague resident who lived through nearly a century of Czech history.
Münir Özkul
1925–2018 (age 93)
Bakırköy Cemetery
Münir Özkul (15 August 1925 – 5 January 2018) was a Turkish cinema and theatre actor who was awarded the title of "S...
Nicholas Caldwell
1944–2016 (age 72)
Rolling Hills Memorial Park
Nicholas Caldwell (1944–2016) was an R&B singer best remembered as a founding member of The Whispers, laid to rest at ...
Kálmán Vándor
1922–2016 (age 94)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Kálmán Vándor was a cherished lyricist whose words gave voice to the joys and yearnings of his nation.
Mihály Meixner
1928–2016 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Mihály Meixner was a beloved radio personality whose voice brought comfort and connection to countless listeners.
Pavel Horký
1950–2015 (age 65)
Brno Central Cemetery
Pavel Horký (1950–2015) was a Catholic priest who served in Brno.
Jarmila Saidová
1932–2015 (age 83)
Cemetery in Židenice
Jarmila Saidová (1932–2015) was a member of the Židenice community.
Erdoğan Bozok
1932–2015 (age 83)
Aşiyan Asri Cemetery
A Turkish caricaturist known for his satirical art and social commentary.
Henry d'Humières
1920–2015 (age 95)
Marcolès
Henry d'Humières was a dedicated military officer whose service embodied duty and honor.
Andrzej Lichtarowicz
1930–2015 (age 85)
Gunnersbury Cemetery
Andrzej Lichtarowicz was an engineer respected for his steady commitment to excellence.
Radomír Velikovský
1955–2014 (age 59)
Cemetery in Fryšták
Radomír Velikovský (1955–2014) was a resident of Fryšták.
Stanisław Rudnicki
1929–2014 (age 85)
Protestant Reformed Cemetery in Warsaw
Stanisław Rudnicki was a Polish cardiologist whose medical practice advanced the treatment of heart disease.
Hanne Ørvad
1945–2013 (age 68)
Hillerød Kirkegård
Hanne Ørvad was a composer whose music conveyed grace and emotional depth.
Plamen T︠S︡onev
1930–2012 (age 82)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Plamen Tsonev was a significant Bulgarian writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.
János Holló
1919–2012 (age 93)
Farkasréti Cemetery
János Holló was a respected Hungarian chemist whose scientific contributions advanced the field of chemistry.
Evgraf Konchin
1930–2011 (age 81)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Russian writer and literary figure of the Soviet era.
Lucy Rawlings Tootell
1911–2010 (age 99)
New Fernwood Cemetery
Lucy Rawlings Tootell (1911–2010) is remembered at New Fernwood Cemetery.
Yury Kopeyko
1933–2010 (age 77)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yury Kopeyko (1933–2010) was a Russian painter whose artistic works contributed to twentieth-century Russian visual cu...
Xavier de Mirbeck
1947–2010 (age 63)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Xavier de Mirbeck was a French individual who died in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Harry Kinnard
1915–2009 (age 94)
Arlington National Cemetery
Harry Kinnard (1915–2009) of Dallas was a U.S. Army major general credited with the airborne offensive plan that helpe...
Carl Pohlad
1915–2009 (age 94)
Lakewood Cemetery
Carl Pohlad (1915-2009) was a billionaire banker and sports owner best known for leading the Minnesota Twins for decades...
Griffin Bell
1918–2009 (age 91)
Oak Grove Cemetery
Griffin Bell (1918–2009) served as U.S. Attorney General and is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus.
Anatolij Romanov
1932–2009 (age 77)
New Cemetery
Anatolij Romanov was a metalsmith whose craftsmanship and technical skill were highly regarded.
Phillip S. Figa
1951–2008 (age 57)
Mount Nebo Memorial Park
Phillip S. Figa (1951–2008) served as a U.S. district judge in Colorado and was laid to rest at Mount Nebo Memorial Pa...
Leonid Kolosov
1926–2008 (age 82)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Leonid Kolosov was a Russian writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century Russian letters.