Notable Deaths on June 23
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Matthew Vassar
1792–1868 (age 76)
Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
Matthew Vassar (1792-1868) was a philanthropist and founder of Vassar College.
Lea Massari
1933–2025 (age 92)
Sutri
Anna Maria Massatani (30 June 1933 – 23 June 2025), known professionally as Lea Massari, was an Italian actress.
Menuḥah Ṭoḳer
1942–2024 (age 82)
Har HaMenuchot
Beloved writer whose words resonated with compassion and insight.
Nikolay Kotelnikov
1955–2024 (age 69)
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin of Derbent
Father Nikolay Mikhailovich Kotelnikov (Russian: Николай Михайлович Котельников, 4 February ...
Frederic Forrest
1936–2023 (age 87)
Waxahachie City Cemetery
Frederic Forrest (1936–2023) was an American actor known for roles in film and television, and he rests in Waxahachie ...
Troels II Munk
1944–2023 (age 79)
Søndermark Cemetery
Troels II Munk was an actor celebrated for heartfelt performances that combined wit and sincerity.
Rocky Gattellari
1941–2023 (age 82)
Campo Verano
Rocco Gattellari (6 September 1941 – 23 June 2023) was an Italian–Australian boxer, Olympian, political candidate an...
Leo Posada
1936–2022 (age 86)
Memorial Plan Flagler Memorial Park
Leo Posada (1936–2022) was a Cuban-born Major League Baseball outfielder remembered for his time with the Kansas City ...
Mahmut Ustaosmanoğlu
1929–2022 (age 93)
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery
Mahmut Ustaosmanoğlu (1929 – 23 June 2022), also known as Mahmud Effendi and known to his followers as "Effendi Hazre...
Yrma Lydya
1999–2022 (age 23)
Panteón de Dolores
Yrma Lydya Gamboa Jiménez (17 September 1999 – 23 June 2022) was a Mexican singer who specialised in bolero music.
Yuri Shatunov
1973–2022 (age 49)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yuriy Vasilevich Shatunov (Russian: Юрий Васильевич Шатунов; 6 September 1973 – 23 June 2022) was...
Heldur Viires
1927–2021 (age 94)
Maarja Cemetery
Heldur Viires (1927-2021) was an Estonian scholar who lived in Tallinn and was buried at Maarja Cemetery.
Wojciech Karolak
1939–2021 (age 82)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Wojciech Krzysztof (Wojtek) Karolak (28 May 1939 – 23 June 2021) was a Hammond B-3 organist who referred to himself as...
Victor Balashov
1924–2021 (age 97)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Viktor Ivanovich Balashov (Russian: Виктор Иванович Балашов; 24 December 1924 – 23 June 2021) was...
Arturo Schwarz
1924–2021 (age 97)
monumental cemetery of Milan
Arturo Umberto Samuele Schwarz (2 February 1924 – 23 June 2021) was an Italian scholar, art historian, poet, writer, l...
Zdzisława Kornacewicz-Jach
1950–2020 (age 70)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Zdzisława Kornacewicz-Jach was a Polish physician dedicated to advancing healthcare.
Bronisław Kortus
1927–2020 (age 93)
Batowice Cemetery
Bronisław Kortus was a prominent Polish geographer whose career spanned much of the 20th century.
Nikolai Fadeyechev
1933–2020 (age 87)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Nikolai Borisovich Fadeyechev (27 January 1933 – 23 June 2020) was a Soviet and Russian ballet dancer, teacher, and r�...
Stephanie Niznik
1967–2019 (age 52)
Littleton
Stephanie Niznik, the Bangor-born actress known for her role on the series “Everwood,” died in 2019 and is buried in...
Indrek Näkk
1972–2019 (age 47)
Vana-Pärnu cemetery
Indrek Näkk was an architect celebrated for design excellence and collaborative spirit.
Donald Hall
1928–2018 (age 90)
Proctor Cemetery
Donald Hall (1928–2018) was an award-winning poet who spent his final days in Hamden before burial at Proctor Cemetery...
Violeta Rivas
1937–2018 (age 81)
Chivilcoy
Ana María Francisca Adinolfi (stage name, Violeta Rivas; 4 October 1937 – 23 June 2018) was an Argentine singer and a...
Ralph Stanley
1927–2016 (age 89)
Hills of Home Cemetery
Ralph Stanley (1927-2016) of McClure was a pioneering bluegrass singer and banjo player buried at Hills of Home Cemetery...
Andres Root
1956–2016 (age 60)
Metsakalmistu
Andres Root was an insightful economist whose guidance enriched public discourse and whose memory is honoured at Metsaka...
Motti Zisser
1955–2016 (age 61)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Motti Zisser was a visionary businessperson who steered enterprises with integrity and a generous spirit.
Bent Solhof
1937–2016 (age 79)
Rødovre cemetery
Bent Solhof was a writer who shared his reflective voice with many readers.
Wilhelm Filla
1947–2016 (age 69)
Kagraner Friedhof
Pedagogue Wilhelm Filla nurtured students with patience and faith in their promise.
Dick Van Patten
1928–2015 (age 87)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Dick Van Patten (1928–2015) was an American actor from Queens buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Harvey Pollack
1922–2015 (age 93)
Shalom Memorial Park
Harvey Pollack (1922–2015) was a longtime NBA statistician who chronicled the history of the Philadelphia 76ers while ...
Otmar Emerling
1924–2015 (age 91)
Stammersdorfer Zentralfriedhof
Politician Otmar Emerling served his community with steadiness and a commitment to the common good.
František Králík
1932–2015 (age 83)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
František Králík was a Czech resident whose life spanned the latter 20th century.
Cüneyt Arcayürek
1928–2015 (age 87)
Gölbaşı Cemetery
Turkish journalist with a distinguished career in Turkish media.
Paula Kent Meehan
1931–2014 (age 83)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Paula Kent Meehan (1931–2014) was the co-founder of Redken cosmetics and a philanthropist who passed away in Beverly H...
Björn Tell
1918–2014 (age 96)
Northern cemetery in Lund
Swedish librarian and library professional who served throughout the twentieth century.
Emil Kołodziej
1917–2014 (age 97)
Powązki Cemetery
Emil Kołodziej was a Polish lawyer whose professional career was dedicated to serving justice and his clients.
Anatoly Belosvet
1939–2014 (age 75)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Опытный летчик, чья карьера отмечена профессионализмом и преданн...
Bobby Bland
1930–2013 (age 83)
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
Bobby Bland (1930-2013) was a Rosemark-born blues singer interred at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery.
Jeanne Arland Peterson
1921–2013 (age 92)
Resurrection Cemetery
Jeanne Arland Peterson (1921–2013) of Minneapolis, a noted singer, was interred at Resurrection Cemetery.
Jan Solich
1926–2013 (age 87)
Ústřední hřbitov Neředín
Jan Solich (1926–2013) rests at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.
Murat Mehmet Özal
1955–2013 (age 58)
Topkapı Cemetery
Murat Mehmet Özal was a successful Turkish businessperson whose entrepreneurial ventures contributed to Turkey's econom...
Gabriella Pavarotti
1940–2013 (age 73)
cemetery of Montale Rangone
Italian volleyball player whose athletic achievements contributed to the sport's development.
Vaike Hainla
1925–2012 (age 87)
Pauluse Cemetery
Vaike Hainla devoted decades to understanding and caring for Estonia's forests.
Jiří Mossler
1936–2012 (age 76)
Holešovice cemetery
Jiří Mossler (1936–2012) was a Prague resident remembered in Holešovice cemetery.
Zbigniew Lippe
1932–2012 (age 80)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Zbigniew Lippe was a Polish figure whose life spanned significant periods of Polish history.
Brigitte Engerer
1952–2012 (age 60)
Montparnasse Cemetery
French pianist Brigitte Engerer (1952–2012) was a celebrated classical musician of international renown.
Robert Csali
1928–2012 (age 84)
St. Denis Cemetery (Châteauroux)
Robert Csali was an architect respected for his imaginative designs and his lifelong dedication to thoughtful, enduring ...
Ruth M. Bain
1919–2011 (age 92)
Centerville
Ruth M. Bain (1919–2011) was both born and buried in Centerville.
Peter Falk
1927–2011 (age 84)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Peter Falk was an Oscar-nominated actor famed for his portrayal of the witty detective Columbo.
György Luzsa
1929–2011 (age 82)
Farkasréti Cemetery
György Luzsa cared for his patients with steady hands and kindness.
Ali Cağaloğlu
1930–2011 (age 81)
Kanlıca Cemetery
Ali Cağaloğlu was a Turkish actor in film and theater.