Notable Deaths on January 9
830+ people died on this day throughout history
Anna Balcerska
1941–2025 (age 84)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Anna Balcerska was a Polish researcher and scholar.
Andrzej Bartczak
1945–2025 (age 80)
Cmentarz rzymskokatolicki w Rudzie Pabianickiej
Andrzej Marian Bartczak (8 March 1945 – 9 January 2025) was a Polish graphic artist, painter, illustrator and educato...
Guy Vaserdam
1984–2024 (age 40)
Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion
Guy Vaserdam was a judoka whose athletic achievements represented dedication to the sport and personal excellence.
Miklós Benedek
1946–2024 (age 78)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Miklós Benedek (28 September 1946 – 9 January 2024) was a Hungarian actor and writer.
Choi Hong-suk
1988–2024 (age 36)
Incheon Family Park
Choi Hong-Suk (26 June 1988 – 9 January 2024) was a South Korean male volleyball player.
Cédric Rosalen
1980–2024 (age 44)
Ouveillan
Cédric Rosalen was a French rugby union player whose athletic career exemplified dedication to the sport.
Ferenc Mészáros
1950–2023 (age 73)
Cemetery in Pesterzsébet
Ferenc Mészáros (11 April 1950 – 9 January 2023) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Tiny Wirtz
1923–2023 (age 100)
Melaten-Friedhof
Tiny Wirtz was a musician whose century-long life and career made him a notable figure in entertainment history.
Adolfo Kaminsky
1925–2023 (age 98)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Adolfo Kaminsky (or Adolphe; 1 October 1925 – 9 January 2023) was an Argentine-born member of the French Resistance, ...
Jørgen Hallundbæk
1962–2022 (age 60)
Vinderød cemetery
Jørgen Hallundbæk was a businessperson whose career reflected his dedication to commercial success and professional in...
Athanasios Kazdaglis
1935–2022 (age 87)
Cemetery of Preveza
A chartered accountant known for his professional expertise and integrity.
Wael el-Ebrashy
1963–2022 (age 59)
Sherbin
Wael el-Ebrashy (Arabic: وائل الإبراشي; 26 October 1963 – 9 January 2022) was an Egyptian journalist and t...
Ezra Nawi
1951–2021 (age 70)
Har HaMenuchot
Ezra Yitzhak Nawi (Hebrew: עזרא יצחק נאווי; 1951 – 9 January 2021) was a left-wing Israeli Jew human righ...
Valentin Mikhaĭlovich Sidorov
1928–2021 (age 93)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian painter and visual artist (1928–2021).
Sophia Little Bear Dahlberg
1928–2020 (age 92)
Pawhuska City Cemetery
Sophia Little Bear Dahlberg (1928–2020) of Tulsa rests at Pawhuska City Cemetery.
Andrzej Kapuścik
1949–2020 (age 71)
Vienna
Andrzej Kapuścik was an architect whose careful designs enriched Vienna's urban landscape.
Mária Bauer Mohr
1927–2020 (age 93)
East cemetery in Kaposvár
Mária Bauer Mohr was a Hungarian writer whose literary contributions enriched her nation's cultural heritage.
Maria Kwiatkowska
1934–2020 (age 86)
Doły cemetery
Maria Kwiatkowska was a Polish biologist whose scientific career extended from 1934 to 2020.
Eitan Oren
1944–2019 (age 75)
Yarkon Cemetery
Eitan Oren (1944-2019) was born in Tel-Aviv and spent his life in Israel until his burial at Yarkon Cemetery.
Franciszek Jakowczyk
1928–2019 (age 91)
Osobowice Cemetery
Franciszek Jakowczyk (1928–2019) was a Polish veteran whose service reflected the courage of his generation.
Anatoly Lukyanov
1930–2019 (age 89)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Anatoly Ivanovich Lukyanov (Russian: Анатолий Иванович Лукьянов, 7 May 1930 – 9 January 2019) ...
Odvar Nordli
1927–2018 (age 91)
Tangen Church
Odvar Nordli (1927-2018) was a Norwegian politician who served as Prime Minister of Norway from 1976 to 1981 and was bur...
László Ujlaky
1942–2018 (age 76)
Farkasréti Cemetery
László Ujlaky was a respected actor whose performances captivated audiences throughout his distinguished career.
Alois Kunc
1930–2018 (age 88)
Cemetery in Jedovnice
Alois Kunc (1930–2018) was a Czech resident remembered in Jedovnice.
Valeri Matyunin
1960–2018 (age 58)
Pushkinsky Urban District
Valeri Mikhailovich Matyunin (Russian: Валерий Михайлович Матюнин; 20 July 1960 – 9 January 20...
Aleksandr Vedernikov
1927–2018 (age 91)
Miusskaya Cemetery
Alexander Filippovich Vedernikov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Фили́ппович Веде́рников; 23 Decemb...
Neave Brown
1929–2018 (age 89)
Highgate Cemetery
Neave Brown (22 May 1929 – 9 January 2018) was an American-born British architect and artist.
Tommy Lawrence
1940–2018 (age 78)
St Elphin's Church, Warrington
Thomas Johnstone Lawrence (14 May 1940 – 10 January 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalk...
Jaroslav Muška
1928–2017 (age 89)
Vršovice Cemetery
Jaroslav Muška (1928–2017) was a respected member of the Prague community.
Krzysztof Postawski
1954–2017 (age 63)
Lublin
Gynecologist from Lublin dedicated to women's health and medical care.
Albert Charkin
1937–2017 (age 80)
Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways
Albert Charkin was a sculptor whose creative works demonstrated exceptional artistic vision and skill.
Odette Kerbaul
1921–2017 (age 96)
Bagnolet
Odette Kerbaul was a French Resistance fighter from Bagnolet.
Vítězslav Hemza
1953–2016 (age 63)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vítězslav Hemza (1953–2016) was a Brno resident.
Воробьёв, Николай Елизарович
1923–2016 (age 93)
Bratskoe kladbishche
Николай Елизарович Воробьёв was a prominent Russian scientist and researcher.
Siegmund Jaroch
1926–2016 (age 90)
Friedhof Zum Heiligen Kreuz
Siegmund Jaroch was a German politician known for his commitment to public service.
Dale T. Mortensen
1939–2014 (age 75)
Memorial Park Cemetery
Dale T. Mortensen (1939–2014) was an American economist who won the Nobel Prize for his work on labor markets.
Aili Aarelaid-Tart
1947–2014 (age 67)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aili Aarelaid-Tart was a historian whose scholarship deepened appreciation for Estonia's cultural heritage.
Süheyl Eğriboz
1927–2014 (age 87)
Eyüpsultan Cemetery
Süheyl Eğriboz was a Turkish actor with a long career in theater and cinema.
Строкин, Олег Николаевич
1960–2014 (age 54)
Samara Oblast
Oleg Nikolaevich Strokin was a military officer from Samara Oblast dedicated to his service.
Nikolay Petrakov
1937–2014 (age 77)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian politician and public servant.
Frank Page
1925–2013 (age 88)
Shreveport
Frank Page (1925–2013) died in Malvern and was buried in Shreveport.
John R. Hawkins
1934–2013 (age 79)
Maple Grove Cemetery
John R. Hawkins of Walpole left a legacy in his community before being interred at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Mae Laborde
1909–2012 (age 103)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Mae Laborde, born in Fresno in 1909, became a beloved character actress in television and film late in life, winning fan...
Yngve Hagerman
1911–2012 (age 101)
Garden of Remembrance, Norra Begravningsplatsen
Swedish civil servant dedicated to public administration.
Heinrich Tessmer
1943–2012 (age 69)
Pankow III cemetery
Heinrich Tessmer was a talented painter whose artistic contributions enriched the visual arts.
Howard Pollock
1920–2011 (age 91)
Anchorage Memorial Park
Howard Pollock (1920–2011) was an American politician who represented Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives and ...
Debbie Friedman
1951–2011 (age 60)
Harbor Lawn-Mount Olive Memorial Park
Debbie Friedman (1951–2011) was an American singer-songwriter whose contemporary Jewish liturgical music reshaped Refo...
Sister Rosemary Lynch
1917–2011 (age 94)
Santa Maria Cemetery
Sister Rosemary Lynch (1917–2011) was laid to rest at Santa Maria Cemetery after her death in Phoenix.
Dave Sisler
1931–2011 (age 80)
Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Dave Sisler (1931-2011) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who spent parts of six seasons with the Boston Red...
Marian Kiełbaszczak
1935–2011 (age 76)
Zarzew Cemetery
Marian Kiełbaszczak (1935–2011) was a member of the community remembered at Zarzew Cemetery.