Notable Deaths on July 27
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Amnon Birman
1948–2025 (age 77)
Har HaMenuchot
Amnon Birman’s compassionate columns offered clarity and care to readers seeking perspective and solace.
Tiit Tiidemann
1934–2024 (age 90)
Metsakalmistu
Tiit Tiidemann was an inventive engineer whose careful leadership advanced Estonia’s infrastructure and whose memory r...
Eugenio "Nonoy" Ocampo
1932–2023 (age 91)
Good Shepherd Cemetery
Eugenio "Nonoy" Ocampo (1932–2023) of the Philippines was a beloved community elder laid to rest at Good Shepherd Ceme...
Maciej Moszew
1940–2023 (age 83)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish architect who contributed to his nation's architectural heritage.
Mary Alice
1936–2022 (age 86)
Oak Woods Cemetery
Mary Alice (1936–2022) of Indianola was an award-winning actress on stage and screen.
Pál Fekete
1928–2022 (age 94)
Szeged
Pál Fekete was a Hungarian teacher dedicated to education and student development.
Adam Jelonek
1931–2022 (age 91)
Podgórze New Cemetery
Adam Jelonek (1931–2022) was a Polish geographer whose scholarly work advanced geographical knowledge.
Bernard Cribbins
1928–2022 (age 94)
Woking Crematorium
Bernard Joseph Cribbins (29 December 1928 – 27 July 2022) was an English actor and singer whose career spanned over ei...
Dusty Hill
1949–2021 (age 72)
Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery
Dusty Hill (1949-2021) of Dallas, best known as the bassist for ZZ Top, was buried at Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery...
Nikiforos
1949–2021 (age 72)
Little St. Anne's Skete
Nikiforos was a Christian minister who served at Little St. Anne's Skete with dedication and spiritual devotion.
Jan Pęczek
1950–2021 (age 71)
Służew Cemetery (Renety Street)
Jan Pęczek (1950-2021) was a Polish individual born in Maków Podhalański who was buried at Służew Cemetery in Warsa...
Gražina Balandytė
1937–2020 (age 83)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Balandytė's thoughtful portrayals left a lasting imprint on Lithuanian theater and film.
J. Goldstein
1926–2020 (age 94)
Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery
J. Goldstein was an educator who inspired generations with steady encouragement.
Andrzej Bądkowski
1946–2020 (age 74)
Łostowicki Cemetery
Andrzej Bądkowski (1946-2020) was a Polish individual from Toruń buried at Łostowicki Cemetery.
MacArthur DeShazer
1945–2019 (age 74)
Arlington National Cemetery
MacArthur DeShazer (1945-2019) of Hollandale was a U.S. military veteran honored with burial at Arlington National Cemet...
John Robert Schrieffer
1931–2019 (age 88)
Greenwood Cemetery
John Robert Schrieffer (1931–2019) was an American physicist who shared the Nobel Prize for co-developing the BCS theo...
Vilve Nummert
1938–2019 (age 81)
Pauluse Cemetery
Vilve Maremäe (since 1971 Vilve Nummert; 30 January 1938 – 27 July 2019) was an Estonian athletics competitor.
Béla Mess
1927–2019 (age 92)
Public cemetery of Pécs
Dr. Béla Mess was a respected physician whose compassion touched countless lives.
Işılay Saygın
1947–2019 (age 72)
İzmir
Işılay Saygın (April 4, 1947 – July 26, 2019) was a Turkish architect, politician, and four-time government ministe...
Zenon Begier
1935–2019 (age 84)
Bydgoszcz
Zenon Begier (23 November 1935 – 27 July 2019) was a Polish athlete.
Carlos Cruz-Diez
1923–2019 (age 96)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Carlos Cruz-Diez (17 August 1923 – 27 July 2019) was a Venezuelan artist who played a central role in the development ...
Philip Allan Luelsdorff
1941–2018 (age 77)
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
Philip Allan Luelsdorff (1941-2018) spent his final years in St. Johns before being laid to rest at Saint Nicholas Ukrai...
Algimantas Nasvytis
1928–2018 (age 90)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Algimantas Nasvytis (8 April 1928 – 27 July 2018) was a Lithuanian architect.
Vladimir Voinovich
1932–2018 (age 86)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vladimir Nikolayevich Voinovich (Russian: Влади́мир Никола́евич Войно́вич; 26 September 193...
Karl-Heinz Mehnert
1938–2018 (age 80)
Eibenstock
Karl-Heinz Mehnert was an art historian from Eibenstock, Germany.
Marty Sklar
1934–2017 (age 83)
Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
Marty Sklar (1934–2017) was a Disney creative executive and Imagineer based out of New Brunswick who was buried at Mou...
Aleksei Peterson
1931–2017 (age 86)
Ilmjärve cemetery
Ethnologist who preserved traditional stories and inspired future cultural scholars.
Anders Dohn
1952–2017 (age 65)
Holmen Cemetery
Record producer Anders Dohn shaped landmark recordings through his creative guidance and steadfast support of artists.
James Alan McPherson
1943–2016 (age 73)
Oakland Cemetery
James Alan McPherson (1943–2016) of Savannah was a Pulitzer Prize-winning short story writer.
Jack Davis
1924–2016 (age 92)
Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery
Jack Davis (1924–2016) of Atlanta was interred at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery.
Marcus Katz
1927–2016 (age 89)
Har HaMenuchot
Marcus Katz was a businessperson known for building enterprises rooted in fairness and service.
Péter Marik
1938–2016 (age 78)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Péter Marik was a gifted actor whose sincerity in performance touched many hearts.
Roman Fedichev
1955–2016 (age 61)
Zhizdrinsky District
A Russian writer whose literary works contributed to the development of contemporary Russian literature.
Sauro Cavallini
1927–2016 (age 89)
Cimitero delle Porte Sante
Sauro Cavallini was an Italian sculptor whose works contributed to the nation's rich artistic heritage.
Józef Hurwic
1911–2016 (age 105)
Montparnasse Cemetery
A venerable physicist who shaped careers and connections across borders.
Volita Paklar
1937–2015 (age 78)
Pauluse Cemetery
Volita Paklar’s gentle leadership as a music teacher inspired countless voices and made the joy of singing a shared le...
Wallace Jones
1926–2014 (age 88)
Lexington Cemetery
Wallace Jones (1926-2014) was a University of Kentucky basketball player who helped lead the Wildcats to national promin...
George Freese
1926–2014 (age 88)
Willamette National Cemetery
George Freese (1926–2014), the Major League Baseball infielder, was interred at Willamette National Cemetery in Wheeli...
Paul Schell
1937–2014 (age 77)
Langley Woodman Cemetery
Paul Schell (1937–2014) served as mayor of Seattle and a city attorney before retiring to Fort Dodge and being buried ...
Jan Karol Zaunar
1930–2013 (age 83)
Protestant Reformed Cemetery in Warsaw
Polish economist whose research contributed to economic policy and theory.
Tony Martin
1913–2012 (age 99)
Hillside Memorial Park
Tony Martin (1913–2012) was a San Francisco-born singer and actor best known for his smooth baritone voice in Hollywoo...
Art Malone
1948–2012 (age 64)
Resthaven Park East Cemetery
Art Malone (1948–2012) of Tyler was interred at Resthaven Park East Cemetery.
Polly Platt
1939–2011 (age 72)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Polly Platt (1939-2011) was an influential film producer, production designer, and writer laid to rest at Green-Wood Cem...
Andres Asser
1960–2011 (age 51)
Pauluse Cemetery
Andres Asser was a respected businessperson whose calm leadership and community-minded approach shaped his lasting legac...
Jeska Real
1973–2010 (age 37)
San Antonio
Jeska Real (1973–2010) is associated with San Antonio and is recorded as being buried there.
Al Goodman
1943–2010 (age 67)
Maple Grove Park Cemetery
Al Goodman (1943–2010) is interred at Maple Grove Park Cemetery.
Läbibä İxsanova
1923–2010 (age 87)
Yaña Bistä cemetery
Läbibä İxsanova was a beloved children's writer dedicated to inspiring young readers.
Julian Ewell
1915–2009 (age 94)
Arlington National Cemetery
Julian Ewell (1915-2009) was a United States Army lieutenant general who commanded ground forces in the Vietnam War and ...
Eileen Gillespie Slocum
1915–2008 (age 93)
Island Cemetery
Eileen Gillespie Slocum (1915–2008) was laid to rest at Island Cemetery after a long life.
Stanisław Jędrusiak
1926–2008 (age 82)
Gliwice Central Cemetery
Polish soldier dedicated to defending his nation.