Notable Deaths on July 4
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Fisher Ames
1758–1808 (age 50)
Old Village Cemetery
Fisher Ames was a Dedham resident from 1758 to 1808 active in late 18th-century America.
Nihat Genç
1956–2025 (age 69)
Gölbaşı Cemetery
Turkish writer known for his contributions to contemporary Turkish literature.
Karolina Hrubá-Gelenj
1931–2024 (age 93)
Hrubý-Gelenj Vault in Červené Pečky
Karolina Hrubá-Gelenj (1931–2024) was a keeper of her family's storied traditions.
Jerzy Swatoń
1947–2024 (age 77)
Municipal cemetery in Cieszyn
Jerzy Swatoń (24 May 1947 – 4 July 2024) was a Polish politician.
Jenő Jandó
1952–2023 (age 71)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Jenő Jandó (Hungarian: [ˈjɛnøː ˈjɒndoː]; 1 February 1952 – 4 July 2023) was a Hungarian pianist and Professor...
Jeremiah Farrell
1937–2022 (age 85)
Fishers
Jeremiah Farrell (1937–2022) lived in Hastings and was buried in Fishers.
Janusz Kupcewicz
1955–2022 (age 67)
Witomino Cemetery in Gdynia
Janusz Bogdan Kupcewicz (9 December 1955 – 4 July 2022) was a Polish professional footballer who played as a midfielde...
Levin Barnett "Barney" Broughton
1924–2021 (age 97)
Arlington National Cemetery
Levin Barnett 'Barney' Broughton (1924–2021) served his country before being laid to rest at Arlington National Cemete...
Harmoko
1939–2021 (age 82)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Harmoko (7 February 1939 – 4 July 2021), colloquially referred to as Bung Harmoko, was an Indonesian politician and jo...
Marianne Schubart-Vibach
1921–2021 (age 100)
Burgtorfriedhof
Marianne Schubart-Vibach was a screenwriter whose creative work enriched film and television.
Wolfgang Roth
1941–2021 (age 80)
Poppelsdorf Cemetery
Wolfgang Roth (26 January 1941 – 4 July 2021) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Ger...
János Eleki
1939–2020 (age 81)
Farkasréti Cemetery
János Eleki was a respected politician who championed responsible leadership and tireless dialogue in every endeavor.
Zenon Szoda
1935–2020 (age 85)
Powązki Cemetery
Polish computer scientist and technology pioneer.
Juta Kruusimägi
1930–2019 (age 89)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Juta Kruusimägi was an architect who designed thoughtful spaces that honored community and context.
Marju Lepajõe
1962–2019 (age 57)
Old St. John's cemetery
Marju Lepajõe (28 October 1962 - 4 July 2019) was an Estonian classical philologist, translator and historian of religi...
Lothar Eißmann
1932–2019 (age 87)
Leipzig South Cemetery
Lothar Eißmann was a geologist whose research advanced understanding of earth sciences.
Küllike Rooväli
1969–2018 (age 49)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
A photographer whose images celebrated resilience and tenderness.
Václav Stehlík
1943–2018 (age 75)
Vršovice Cemetery
Václav Stehlík (1943–2018) was a Czech resident whose life reflected the history of his nation.
Boris Kulikov
1932–2018 (age 86)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Boris Kulikov (1932–2018) was a Russian conductor whose musical leadership enriched the arts.
Georges-Emmanuel Clancier
1914–2018 (age 104)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Georges-Emmanuel Clancier (3 May 1914 – 4 July 2018) was a French poet, novelist, and journalist.
Bob Harrington
1927–2017 (age 90)
Aimwell Cemetery
Bob Harrington (1927–2017) was a Coxheath resident whose life is commemorated at Aimwell Cemetery.
Tõnu Odamus
1943–2017 (age 74)
Metsakalmistu
Tõnu Odamus was a dedicated cyclist whose passion for the sport inspired peers and emerging riders alike.
Peter Hansen-Nord
1947–2017 (age 70)
Ringsted Cemetery
Politician Peter Hansen-Nord championed open dialogue and steady leadership for Ringsted residents.
Abner Mikva
1926–2016 (age 90)
Zion Gardens
Abner Mikva (1926–2016) of Milwaukee is buried at Zion Gardens after decades as a U.S. Representative and federal judg...
Magda Kohut
1928–2016 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Magda Kohut was an actor admired for her sensitive performances and generous spirit.
Alan Walton
1936–2015 (age 79)
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Alan Walton (1936–2015) was a British-born biotech executive who helped pioneer venture capital investments in the lif...
Grethe Ilsøe
1933–2015 (age 82)
Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
Grethe Ilsøe was a devoted chairperson remembered for her steady leadership and compassion.
Jerzy Szymański
1927–2015 (age 88)
Cmentarz Oliwski
Jerzy Szymański was a celebrated Polish opera singer whose vocal talents enriched the nation's musical heritage.
Diana Poteat Stallings
1931–2014 (age 83)
Glenwood Cemetery
Diana Poteat Stallings (1931–2014) is remembered as an American whose final resting place is at Glenwood Cemetery.
Georgy Saakyan
1926–2014 (age 88)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Actor (1926–2014) whose performances contributed to Russian theater and cinema.
Jim Buck
1931–2013 (age 82)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Jim Buck (1931–2013) was a New York City dog walker whose longtime care for Manhattan's canine community made him a lo...
Robert L. Rutherford
1938–2013 (age 75)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Robert L. Rutherford (1938–2013) was a U.S. Air Force general who capped a distinguished career by being interred at F...
Innocent Lotocky
1915–2013 (age 98)
Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
Innocent Lotocky (1915–2013) was a bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church who ministered to U.S. communities.
Evgenia Kleidara
1929–2013 (age 84)
St. Raphael Monastery
A priest of deep faith who served at St. Raphael Monastery for many years.
Janusz Rożek
1921–2013 (age 92)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Janusz Rożek was a Polish farmer who lived from 1921 to 2013.
Jimmy Bivins
1919–2012 (age 93)
Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery
Jimmy Bivins (1919–2012) was a Georgian heavyweight boxer who was laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Barnabás Lőrincz
1951–2012 (age 61)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Barnabás Lőrincz (1951-2012) was a Hungarian figure from Budapest who was laid to rest at Farkasréti Cemetery.
William G. Thrash
1916–2011 (age 95)
Beaufort National Cemetery
William G. Thrash (1916-2011) was a United States Navy rear admiral buried at Beaufort National Cemetery.
Roger J. Price
1934–2011 (age 77)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Roger J. Price (1934–2011) is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Florence Anna Weaver Christoph
1937–2011 (age 74)
Elmwood Cemetery
Florence Anna Weaver Christoph (1937–2011) was a Palatine native remembered by her community.
Antoni Ogorzałek
1940–2010 (age 70)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Antoni Ogorzałek (1940-2010) was a Polish individual interred at Grabiszyn Cemetery.
Brenda Joyce
1917–2009 (age 92)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Brenda Joyce was an American actress who portrayed Jane alongside Johnny Weissmuller in several Tarzan adventures.
Robert Mitchell
1912–2009 (age 97)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Robert Mitchell (1912–2009) spent his later years in Sierra Madre and now rests at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Pat Vincent
1938–2009 (age 71)
Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery
Pat Vincent (1938-2009) was a Newark native remembered by family and friends before being interred at Larkin Sunset Gard...
Albert Huch
1934–2009 (age 75)
Fluntern Cemetery
Albert Huch was a compassionate physician whose care comforted many during times of need.
Evelyn Keyes
1916–2008 (age 92)
Waco Baptist Church Cemetery
Evelyn Keyes (1916-2008) was an American film actress best remembered for roles such as Suellen O'Hara in Gone with the ...
Zbigniew Gertych
1922–2008 (age 86)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish economist whose scholarly work contributed to economic thought and policy.
Igor Chichurov
1946–2008 (age 62)
Preobrazhenskoye Cemetery
Igor Chichurov was a Russian university teacher whose career advanced higher education in his country.
Bill Pinkney
1925–2007 (age 82)
Saint Luke's AME Church Cemetery
Bill Pinkney (1925-2007) was an American singer best known as the original lead vocalist for the Drifters.
Vladimír Slaminka
1936–2007 (age 71)
Kroměříž
Vladimír Slaminka (1936–2007) was a Czech coach based in Kroměříž.