Notable Deaths on July 16
730+ people died on this day throughout history
Viačka Stankievič
1932–2025 (age 93)
East Brunswick Belarusian Cemetery
Viačka Stankievič (1932–2025) of Vilnius was laid to rest at East Brunswick Belarusian Cemetery among fellow Belarus...
Reidar Jensen
1942–2025 (age 83)
Skåtøy Church
Writer Reidar Jensen is remembered for thoughtful stories that touched hearts.
Leon Kłonica
1929–2025 (age 96)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Leon Kłonica was a Polish agronomist who advanced agricultural science and farming practices.
Claus Peymann
1937–2025 (age 88)
Dorotheenstadt Cemetery
Claus Peymann (born Klaus Eberhard Peymann, German: [ˈklaʊs ˈeːbɐʁhaʁt ˈpaɪ̯man]; 7 June 1937 – 16 July 2025...
Loïk Le Floch-Prigent
1943–2025 (age 82)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Loïk Gérard Henri Marie Joseph Le Floch-Prigent (21 September 1943 – 15 July 2025) was a French engineer and busines...
Irène Schweizer
1941–2024 (age 83)
Cemetery Sihlfeld
Irène Schweizer was a pioneering pianist whose bold improvisations and advocacy reshaped modern jazz.
Benoît Duteurtre
1960–2024 (age 64)
cimetière du Valtin
Benoît Duteurtre (French: [dytœʁtʁ]) (20 March 1960 – 16 July 2024) was a French novelist and essayist.
Jane Birkin
1946–2023 (age 77)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Jane Mallory Birkin ( BUR-kin; 14 December 1946 – 16 July 2023) was an English-French actress, singer, and designer.
Jüri Hain
1941–2022 (age 81)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Art historian Jüri Hain deepened understanding of Estonian art through rigorous research and eloquent interpretation.
Egil Bakke
1927–2022 (age 95)
Asker kirkegård
Egil Bakke was a committed civil servant whose career was marked by dedication to public service.
Lars Östman
1944–2022 (age 78)
Solna cemetery
Lars Östman was a Swedish university teacher who dedicated his career to higher education.
Stanisław Pomprowicz
1925–2022 (age 97)
Cmentarz Komunalny w Krośnie
Polish soldier and military serviceman.
Biz Markie
1964–2021 (age 57)
Pinelawn Memorial Park
Biz Markie (1964-2021) of Harlem, the hip-hop artist and beatboxer, was buried at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Mihály Ráday
1942–2021 (age 79)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Mihály Ráday was a respected Hungarian actor whose career contributed significantly to the nation's theatrical and cin...
Danish Siddiqui
1983–2021 (age 38)
Jamia Millia Islamia
Danish Siddiqui (19 May 1983 – 16 July 2021) was an Indian photojournalist based in Delhi, who used to lead the nation...
Roger Fauroux
1926–2021 (age 95)
Les Moutiers-en-Cinglais
Roger Fauroux (21 November 1926 – 16 July 2021) was a French politician and civil servant who served as Minister of In...
Irena Rahalievič-Dutko
1942–2020 (age 78)
South River Belarusian Cemetery
Irena Rahalievič-Dutko (1942–2020) was associated with Lutoŭje and is buried at South River Belarusian Cemetery.
John Paul Stevens
1920–2019 (age 99)
Arlington National Cemetery
John Paul Stevens (1920-2019) was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court known for his independent jurisprudence...
Judit Bar-Ilan
1958–2019 (age 61)
Har HaMenuchot
Judit Bar-Ilan (Hebrew: יהודית בר-אילן, 1958–2019) was an Israeli computer scientist known for her researc...
Johnny Clegg
1953–2019 (age 66)
Westpark Cemetery
Johnny Clegg was a British-born South African musician and anthropologist known as the 'White Zulu' who lived from 1953 ...
Elena Viktorovna Paducheva
1935–2019 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yelena Viktorovna Paducheva (Russian: Елена Викторовна Падучева; 26 September 1935 – 16 July 20...
Gerhard Neipp
1939–2019 (age 80)
Friedhof Bredeney
Gerhard Neipp was a capable executive whose leadership contributed to organizational success and business achievement.
Joseph C. Greenley
1922–2018 (age 96)
Boise
Joseph C. Greenley (1922-2018) lived in San Jose before being buried in Boise.
Ferenc Cseh
1943–2018 (age 75)
Santa Clara
Ferenc Cseh (1943–2018) called Budapest home and was laid to rest in Santa Clara.
Evald Laprik
1929–2017 (age 88)
Metsakalmistu
Beloved teacher Evald Laprik is remembered for his quiet leadership and enduring impact on generations of students.
Nate Thurmond
1941–2016 (age 75)
Lake View Cemetery
Nate Thurmond (1941-2016) was an Akron-born basketball Hall of Famer who now rests at Lake View Cemetery.
Bonnie Brown
1938–2016 (age 78)
Brearley Cemetery
Bonnie Brown (1938–2016) of Sparkman lies at Brearley Cemetery.
Ayten Arcasoy
1929–2016 (age 87)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Ayten Arcasoy was a Turkish scientist whose research made significant contributions to her field.
Aleksander Prikk
1927–2015 (age 88)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Aleksander Prikk was a sports pedagogue whose steady guidance inspired many young athletes.
Krisztina Ferenczi
1950–2015 (age 65)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Krisztina Ferenczi was a gifted actor whose heartfelt performances and generous spirit enriched Hungary’s artistic com...
Surija Tatevjan
1937–2015 (age 78)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Surija Tatevjan was a Soviet astronomer whose research contributed to astronomical science.
Johnny Winter
1944–2014 (age 70)
Union Cemetery
Johnny Winter was a blues guitarist and singer born in 1944 in Beaumont whose fiery performances are remembered even aft...
Hervé Cristiani
1947–2014 (age 67)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
French composer Hervé Cristiani (1947–2014) shaped the contemporary classical music landscape.
Jean Panhard
1913–2014 (age 101)
Crécy-la-Chapelle
Jean Panhard was a French businessperson from Crécy-la-Chapelle who lived from 1913 to 2014.
T-Model Ford
1924–2013 (age 89)
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
T-Model Ford (1924-2013) of Mississippi was a blues guitarist and singer whose final resting place is Greenlawn Memorial...
Pamela Tower
1921–2013 (age 92)
Westbury Friends Cemetery
Pamela Tower (1921-2013) was laid to rest in Westbury Friends Cemetery.
Ellen Edinoff
1942–2013 (age 71)
Zorgvlied
Ellen Edinoff shared her passion for dance with warmth and artistry across generations.
Ewa Sułkowska-Bierezin
1935–2013 (age 78)
Doły cemetery
Ewa Sułkowska-Bierezin (1935-2013) was a Polish individual from Warsaw who was buried at Doły cemetery.
William Asher
1921–2012 (age 91)
Desert Memorial Park
William Asher was a New York City-born television director and producer who shaped classics such as I Love Lucy and Bewi...
Aleksandr Anisimov
1938–2012 (age 74)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Aleksandr Anisimov was an accomplished actor whose performances enriched Russian theater and cinema.
Robert D. Myers
1931–2011 (age 80)
Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard
Robert D. Myers (1931–2011) passed away in Philadelphia and was buried at Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard.
Els Alderliesten
1984–2011 (age 27)
Emaus Cemetery
Els Alderliesten (1984–2011) was a dance teacher.
David Dick
1930–2010 (age 80)
North Middletown Cemetery
David Dick (1930–2010) from Cincinnati now rests at North Middletown Cemetery.
Mosheh Ben Ṭov
1930–2010 (age 80)
Har HaMenuchot
Mosheh Ben Ṭov will be remembered for the steady kindness and support he shared with everyone around him.
Dorota Tyrawa
1956–2010 (age 54)
Skawina
Dorota Tyrawa was an athlete from Skawina whose dedication to sport brought honor to her community.
Donna Vee Paul
1911–2009 (age 98)
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park
Donna Vee Paul (1911–2009) of Provo is buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park after a long life in Utah.
Thomas Duncombe Dee
1920–2009 (age 89)
Washington Heights Memorial Park
Thomas Duncombe Dee (1920–2009) is laid to rest at Washington Heights Memorial Park.
Kutsiye Bozoklar
1953–2009 (age 56)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Kutsiye Bozoklar was a Turkish writer whose literary works contributed to Turkish culture.
Sherman Maxwell
1907–2008 (age 101)
The Evergreens Cemetery
Sherman Maxwell (1907–2008) was a pioneering African-American sports broadcaster whose career helped open doors for fu...
Nikolay Popov
1930–2008 (age 78)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Nikolay Popov was a Russian individual born in Bogatovsky District in 1930 who lived until 2008 and was buried at Troyek...