Notable Deaths on July 29
720+ people died on this day throughout history
James H. Blake
1768–1819 (age 51)
Congressional Cemetery
James H. Blake was a Maryland politician and congressman from Calvert County who served in the early 19th century.
Benjamin West
1746–1817 (age 71)
Forest Hill Cemetery
Benjamin West (1746-1817) of Tisbury was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
John McIntire
1759–1815 (age 56)
Pioneer Hill Cemetery
John McIntire was an Alexandria-based pioneer who lived from 1759 to 1815.
William Irvine
1741–1804 (age 63)
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church
William Irvine was a Scottish-born Pennsylvania military officer and statesman who served in the Revolutionary War and C...
Alon Abutbul
1965–2025 (age 60)
Givat Brenner
Alon Moni Abutbul (Hebrew: אלון מוני אבוטבול; 28 May 1965 – 29 July 2025) was an Israeli actor.
Doro Kowatsch
1956–2024 (age 68)
Seckau
Aircraft pilot Doro Kowatsch was admired for her skill and calm leadership in the skies.
Jørgen Bech-Andersen
1932–2021 (age 89)
Vedbæk Cemetery
Jørgen Bech-Andersen was a distinguished Danish microbiologist whose research advanced the field of microbiology.
Mehmet Ali Özpolat
1947–2021 (age 74)
Bakırköy Cemetery
Mehmet Ali Özpolat was a dedicated Turkish politician who served his constituents throughout his career in public servi...
Albert Vanhoye
1923–2021 (age 98)
Rome
Albert Vanhoye ([al.bɛʁ van.wa]; 24 July 1923 – 29 July 2021) was a French priest, a member of the Society of Jesus...
Joe Kernan
1946–2020 (age 74)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Joe Kernan served as governor of Indiana after a long career in public service before his death in 2020.
Andrzej Góralski
1936–2020 (age 84)
Łomża
Andrzej Góralski was a Polish mathematician from Łomża who lived from 1936 to 2020.
Jerzy Turzewski
1931–2020 (age 89)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Jerzy Turzewski (1931–2020) was a Polish citizen remembered in Warsaw's Bródnowski Cemetery.
Anatoli Fedyukin
1952–2020 (age 68)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Anatoli Viktorovich Fedyukin (Russian: Анатолий Викторович Федюкин; 26 January 1952 in Voronezh...
R. Toros
1934–2020 (age 86)
Romans-sur-Isère
Toros Rasguélénian (12 December 1934 – 29 July 2020), known professionally as R.
Jacqueline Noëlle
1926–2020 (age 94)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Jacqueline Noëlle was a French film actor whose performances contributed to French cinema.
Mona-Liisa Nousiainen
1983–2019 (age 36)
Valkeala
Mona-Liisa Nousiainen (née Malvalehto; 20 July 1983 – 29 July 2019) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in...
Zdeněk Srstka
1935–2019 (age 84)
Cemetery in Kyje
Zdeněk Srstka (26 September 1935, Prague – 29 July 2019) was a Czech actor, stuntman and weightlifter.
Nurettin Turan
1938–2019 (age 81)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Nurettin Turan was a Turkish citizen whose life extended from 1938 to 2019.
Johnny Lewis
1939–2018 (age 79)
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Johnny Lewis (1939–2018) was a Greenville area resident whose memory is treasured by family and friends at Holy Cross ...
Vibeke Skofterud
1980–2018 (age 38)
Eidsberg Church
Vibeke Westbye Skofterud (20 April 1980 – 29 July 2018) was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
Tomasz Stańko
1942–2018 (age 76)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish jazz trumpeter and composer who was a leading figure in European free jazz and avant-garde music.
Burt L. Talcott
1920–2016 (age 96)
Arlington National Cemetery
Burt L. Talcott served multiple terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from California.
Melvin Goins
1933–2016 (age 83)
East Carter County Memory Gardens
Melvin Goins (1933–2016) was laid to rest at East Carter County Memory Gardens after a life connected to his community...
Shmuel Havivi
1937–2015 (age 78)
Morasha Cemetery
Shmuel Havivi was a calm and generous presence whose kindness was felt by all who knew him.
Sylvia Turbová
1947–2015 (age 68)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech actor remembered for her contributions to theater and film.
Suna Kili
1927–2015 (age 88)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish historian and academic scholar.
Witosław Czerwonka
1949–2015 (age 66)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Witosław Czerwonka was a Polish painter whose artistic work contributed to Polish visual culture.
Jon R. Cavaiani
1943–2014 (age 71)
Arlington National Cemetery
Jon R. Cavaiani was a military professional who served his country with dedication and honor.
M. Caldwell Butler
1925–2014 (age 89)
Evergreen Burial Park
M. Caldwell Butler (1925–2014) of Roanoke, who served as a U.S. Congressman, was buried at Evergreen Burial Park.
Mati Gilden
1942–2014 (age 72)
Liiva Cemetery
Football player Mati Gilden inspired teammates with his perseverance and passion for the sport.
Alfred Keerd
1915–2014 (age 99)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Alfred Keerd encouraged athletes to pursue excellence with integrity and quiet strength.
Egidijus Rimkus
1958–2014 (age 56)
Palanga cemetery
Physician Egidijus Rimkus comforted patients with compassion and steadiness throughout his career.
Sabine Vogel
1963–2014 (age 51)
Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin
Sabine Vogel was a German historian born in 1963 whose research enriched historical scholarship and understanding.
Bobby Crespino
1938–2013 (age 75)
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Bobby Crespino (1938–2013) called Duncan home and was interred at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Pranas Džiaukštas
1925–2013 (age 88)
Tabariškiai cemetery
Academic Pranas Džiaukštas offered rigorous scholarship and steady guidance to his peers.
Jacek Korczakowski
1939–2013 (age 74)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Jacek Korczakowski was a Polish individual born in Warsaw in 1939 who died in 2013 and was buried at the Northern Commun...
Dariusz Kuc
1956–2012 (age 56)
Powązki Cemetery
Dariusz Kuc (1956–2012) was a renowned Polish cinematographer.
Igor Holts
1930–2011 (age 81)
Maarja Cemetery
Igor Holts (1930–2011) was a pedagogue remembered for his caring guidance and belief in his students.
Zbigniew Rojek
1954–2011 (age 57)
Municipal Cemetery in Olsztyn
A community member whose life was marked by dedication and service.
Bernie West
1918–2010 (age 92)
Hillside Memorial Park
Bernie West was an American actor, writer, and producer who co-created and wrote for classic sitcoms such as All in the ...
Vera Rolander
1917–2010 (age 93)
Wallinska cemeteryen
Swedish translator who facilitated cross-cultural communication.
Yakov Damsky
1934–2009 (age 75)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Russian journalist whose reporting and writing served the public interest.
Edie Huggins
1935–2008 (age 73)
West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Edie Huggins (1935-2008) was an American television reporter who spent decades bringing news to Philadelphia audiences.
Valentin Fjodorovitsj Moedretsov
1922–2008 (age 86)
Danilov Cemetery
Valentin Fjodorovitsj Moedretsov was a Soviet military officer who served throughout the Cold War period.
Gustave Leven
1914–2008 (age 94)
Passy Cemetery
Gustave Leven (1914-2008) was a Parisian businessman and entrepreneur.
Clarence Marvin Wayman
1930–2007 (age 77)
Roselawn Cemetery
Clarence Marvin Wayman (1930–2007) returned to Wheeling soil in rest at Roselawn Cemetery after decades of life in Wes...
Marvin Zindler
1921–2007 (age 86)
Beth Israel Memorial Garden
Marvin Zindler (1921–2007) was an outspoken Houston television reporter and consumer advocate whose career made him a ...
Ladislav Rektoris
1929–2006 (age 77)
Veselí nad Lužnicí
Ladislav Rektoris was a Czech illustrator who lived from 1929 to 2006.
Halit Çapın
1936–2006 (age 70)
Istanbul
Turkish journalist who contributed to Turkish media and public discourse.
Jacques Ozouf
1928–2006 (age 78)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jacques Ozouf was a French historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the field of social and cultural history.