Notable Deaths on June 1
820+ people died on this day throughout history
Emily Chubbuck
1817–1854 (age 37)
Burial Hill
Emily Chubbuck was an Eaton resident and author who lived from 1817 to 1854 and was buried at Burial Hill.
Sándor Bagdi
1929–2025 (age 96)
Central graveyard in Szeged
Geographer Sándor Bagdi blended insight and empathy to reveal the living narratives woven into every landscape.
Özer Uçuran Çiller
1937–2024 (age 87)
Kilyos Cemetery
Turkish politician who served his nation throughout his career.
Andrzej Kostenko
1936–2024 (age 88)
Łódź Radogoszcz Cemetery
Andrzej Kostenko (24 June 1936 – 1 June 2024) was a Polish screenwriter, film director, actor and cinematographer from...
Mike Batayeh
1970–2023 (age 53)
Our Lady of Hope Cemetery
Mike Batayeh (1970–2023) was a Detroit-born actor laid to rest at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.
Vello Jaaska
1936–2023 (age 87)
Elva cemetery
Botanist Vello Jaaska (1936–2023) deepened appreciation of Estonia's flora through field science and public outreach.
Taysir Nayfeh
1951–2022 (age 71)
Blacksburg
Taysir Nayfeh (1951–2022) from Tulkarm was laid to rest in Blacksburg.
Frank Manumaleuga
1956–2022 (age 66)
Palm Memorial Park Cemetery
Frank Manumaleuga (1956–2022) was an American football linebacker who played in the NFL before he was laid to rest at ...
István Szőke
1947–2022 (age 75)
Farkasréti Cemetery
István Szőke (13 February 1947 – 1 June 2022) was a Hungarian footballer who played as a midfielder for Ferencváros...
Gennadios of Sassima
1951–2022 (age 71)
Akritochori
Gennadios of Sassima was a Christian minister who dedicated his life to spiritual leadership and pastoral care.
James D. Hornfischer
1965–2021 (age 56)
Texas State Cemetery
James D. Hornfischer chronicled naval history in acclaimed books while teaching and writing as a historian.
Jacques Brijl
1927–2021 (age 94)
Nieuw Eykenduynen
Jacques Brijl was a respected military officer who upheld duty with calm resolve.
Tadeusz Szymański
1938–2021 (age 83)
Batowice Cemetery
Tadeusz Szymański (1938-2021) was a Polish individual from Lipnica Górna in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship who was burie...
Prince Amedeo, 5th Duke of Aosta
1943–2021 (age 78)
Royal Crypt of Superga
Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, 5th Duke of Aosta (Amedeo Umberto Costantino Giorgio Paolo Elena Maria Fiorenzo Zvonimir d...
Marian Filar
1942–2020 (age 78)
Municipal Cemetery No. 2 Victims of World War II in Toruń
Marian Filar (6 October 1942 – 1 June 2020) was a Polish lawyer, academic and politician who served as a member of the...
Keld Grinder-Hansen
1959–2019 (age 60)
Holmen Cemetery
Keld Grinder-Hansen was a historian who brought clarity and empathy to the study of Denmark’s past.
Andreas Byskov Sarbo
2001–2019 (age 18)
Bispebjerg Cemetery
Andreas Byskov Sarbo was a promising sport cyclist whose athletic talent was recognized during his brief but dedicated c...
Tamás Ungvári
1930–2019 (age 89)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Tamás Ungvári was a writer whose thoughtful works left a lasting impression on readers.
Ani Yudhoyono
1952–2019 (age 67)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Kristiani Herrawati Yudhoyono (6 July 1952 – 1 June 2019) was an Indonesian political and female activist, who was the...
Michel Serres
1930–2019 (age 89)
Agen
Michel Serres (; French: [miʃɛl sɛʁ]; 1 September 1930 – 1 June 2019) was a French philosopher, and historian of s...
Shirley M. Carpenter
1937–2018 (age 81)
Arlington National Cemetery
Shirley M. Carpenter (1937–2018) from Orange County is commemorated as an Arlington National Cemetery internee.
Bob Clotworthy
1931–2018 (age 87)
Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery
Bob Clotworthy (1931–2018) was an Olympic diver who captured bronze in 1952 and gold in 1956 in the 3-meter springboar...
John Julius Norwich
1929–2018 (age 89)
St Mary on Paddington Green Church
John Julius Cooper, 2nd Viscount Norwich, (15 September 1929 – 1 June 2018), also known as John Julius Norwich, was a...
Abraham Huss
1924–2015 (age 91)
Har HaMenuchot
Abraham Huss was a Hebrew poet whose literary career spanned decades of creative achievement.
John Edwards Conway
1934–2014 (age 80)
Santa Fe National Cemetery
John Edwards Conway (1934–2014) of Joplin served as a United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico afte...
Yuri Kochiyama
1921–2014 (age 93)
Green Hills Memorial Park
Yuri Kochiyama (1921-2014) was a Japanese American civil rights activist remembered for her lifelong advocacy for racial...
Felix Mandre
1928–2014 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Composer Felix Mandre composed works that balanced tradition with soulful innovation for Estonian audiences.
Küngolt Heim-Aebli
1923–2014 (age 91)
Cemetery Sihlfeld
Küngolt Heim-Aebli was a columnist whose thoughtful voice guided readers through the complexities of Swiss life.
Marc van Uchelen
1970–2013 (age 43)
Begraafplaats Sint Barbara Amsterdam
Marc van Uchelen crafted screenplays infused with humanity and warmth.
Kálmán Sütő
1929–2013 (age 84)
Felsőmarác
Kálmán Sütő was a politician committed to civic dialogue and service.
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot
1957–2013 (age 56)
Manila
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot is remembered by her family and community in Manila.
Janina Ławińska-Tyszkowska
1934–2013 (age 79)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Janina Ławińska-Tyszkowska was a Polish translator who lived from 1934 to 2013.
Aleksandr Zhuchenko
1935–2013 (age 78)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Aleksandr Zhuchenko was a politician who lived from 1935 to 2013.
Helmut Hans Korst
1916–2012 (age 96)
Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum
Helmut Hans Korst (1916–2012) of Vienna is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Kiira Kahn
1932–2012 (age 80)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Kiira Kahn was a respected journalist whose work informed and engaged her readers.
Rafael Esteban Poullet
1935–2012 (age 77)
El Puerto de Santa María
Rafael Esteban Poullet was a poet from El Puerto de Santa María whose literary works enriched Spanish poetry.
Matt Fong
1953–2011 (age 58)
United States Air Force Academy Cemetery
Matt Fong (1953-2011) was a California politician who served as state treasurer and is buried at the United States Air F...
Cameron McVicar Batjer
1919–2011 (age 92)
Hillcrest Cemetery
Cameron McVicar Batjer was a Nevada jurist who served as a justice on the Nevada Supreme Court.
Rubel Phillips
1925–2011 (age 86)
Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery
Rubel Phillips, the Mississippi politician who twice ran for governor, died in 2011 and was laid to rest at Shiloh Presb...
Tõnu Keskküla
1938–2011 (age 73)
Tartu Alexander Nevsky cemetery
Tõnu Keskküla was an Estonian individual from Paide who lived from 1938 to 2011 and was buried at Tartu Alexander Nevs...
Rosalind Nott
1955–2011 (age 56)
Ellingham
Rosalind Nott was an editor whose careful work enhanced many literary publications.
Arthur A. Link
1914–2010 (age 96)
Alexander Cemetery
Arthur A. Link (1914–2010) was the 27th governor of North Dakota and a longtime Alexander resident.
Rosa Arnsberg
1908–2010 (age 102)
Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery
Rosa Arnsberg is remembered for a life of warmth and quiet generosity.
József Vlasics
1927–2010 (age 83)
Molnári
Poet from Molnári whose verse celebrated the quiet beauty of everyday life.
István Munkácsi
1937–2010 (age 73)
Rákospalota Cemetery
Hungarian hurdler István Munkácsi carried the spirit of perseverance onto every track and into the hearts of future at...
Velimír Macharáček
1915–2010 (age 95)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Velimír Macharáček was a Czech dermatologist whose medical career served his patients with dedication.
Frank G. Harrison
1940–2009 (age 69)
Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery
Frank G. Harrison (1940-2009) was buried at Saint Agnes Roman Catholic Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Haya Toma
1931–2009 (age 78)
Cemetery compound in Southwest Haifa
Haya Toma was an Israeli artist whose creative contributions enriched the cultural life of Haifa.
Elisabeth Colbiørnsen
1917–2007 (age 90)
Vestre gravlund
Elisabeth Colbiørnsen was a writer whose clear, empathetic voice invited readers into thoughtful reflection.
Bedřich Janáček
1920–2007 (age 87)
Northern cemetery in Lund
Bedřich Janáček was a Czech composer.