Notable Deaths on June 26
700+ people died on this day throughout history
Solomon Hillen, Jr.
1810–1873 (age 63)
Green Mount Cemetery
Solomon Hillen, Jr. was a Baltimore businessman and industrialist involved in transportation and manufacturing.
Charles Stewart Wurts
1790–1859 (age 69)
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Charles Stewart Wurts was an American industrialist and entrepreneur involved in canal and transportation development.
Anne Hill Carter Lee
1773–1829 (age 56)
Lee Chapel
Anne Hill Carter Lee (1773-1829) was the mother of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and a prominent Virginia plantation...
Fermín Lasuén
1736–1803 (age 67)
Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
Fermín Lasuén (1736-1803) was a Spanish Franciscan missionary who served as president of the California missions.
Georgios Tryfonidis
1945–2025 (age 80)
First Cemetery of Athens
Georgios Tryfonidis (Greek: Γεώργιος Τρυφωνίδης; 30 April 1945 – 26 June 2025) was a Greek politicia...
Bakhyt Kenjeev
1950–2024 (age 74)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Bakhyt Kenjeev (1950–2024) was a Shymkent-born figure whose life journey ended with burial at Green-Wood Cemetery.
Keith Bromage
1937–2024 (age 87)
Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park
Keith Bromage (8 November 1937 – 26 June 2024) was an Australian rules footballer.
Can Kıraç
1927–2024 (age 97)
Aşiyan Asri Cemetery
A prominent Turkish businessperson whose entrepreneurial success contributed to Turkey's economic development.
Ysabelle Lacamp
1954–2023 (age 69)
cimetière de Monoblet
Ysabelle Lacamp was an actor celebrated for her luminous performances and the warmth she shared with colleagues and fans...
David Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie
1926–2023 (age 97)
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Parish Church, Cortachy
David George Coke Patrick Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie, (17 May 1926 – 26 June 2023) was a Scottish landowner, soldier...
Daniel R. Grischkowsky
1940–2022 (age 82)
Fairlawn Cemetery
Daniel R. Grischkowsky (1940–2022) of St. Helens was an optical physicist celebrated for pioneering terahertz spectros...
Milton Glaser
1929–2020 (age 91)
Woodstock Artists Cemetery
Milton Glaser (1929–2020) was an acclaimed graphic designer best known for creating the iconic “I ❤ NY” logo and...
Ivana Raková
1956–2020 (age 64)
Cemetery in Přerov
Ivana Raková (1956–2020) was a resident of Přerov.
Max Wright
1943–2019 (age 76)
Fairview Cemetery
Max Wright (1943–2019) was buried at Fairview Cemetery following his death in Detroit.
Kemal Bayazıt
1930–2019 (age 89)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Kemal Bayazıt was a prominent Turkish cardiologist who served the medical community with distinction until his death in...
Andrey Sakharov
1930–2019 (age 89)
Khimki Cemetery
Andrey Nikolayevich Sakharov (Russian: Андрей Николаевич Сахаров; 2 June 1930, – 26 June 2019) ...
Aleksander Główka
1921–2018 (age 97)
Skierniewice
Aleksander Główka (1921–2018) was a Polish journalist whose career contributed to Polish media and public informatio...
Janina Jaroszyńska
1930–2018 (age 88)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Janina Jaroszyńska (1930-2018) was a Polish individual buried at Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw.
Jerzy Pilarski
1938–2018 (age 80)
Evangelical cemetery in Siemianowice Śląskie
Jerzy Pilarski (1938–2018) was an engineer remembered in Siemianowice Śląskie.
Andrey Dementyev
1928–2018 (age 90)
Kuntsevo Cemetery
Andrey Dmitriyevich Dementyev (Russian: Андре́й Дми́триевич Деме́нтьев, IPA: [ɐnˈdrʲej ˈ...
Saadia Mandel
1931–2017 (age 86)
Kfar Shmaryahu Cemetery
Saadia Mandel was an architect whose thoughtful designs continue to enrich the built environment.
Friedl Jary
1930–2017 (age 87)
Hinterbrühl Cemetery
Friedl Jary was an actor celebrated for the sincerity and depth he brought to every character.
Pál Bárdos
1936–2017 (age 81)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Pál Bárdos was a Hungarian writer.
Roland Rappaport
1933–2017 (age 84)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Roland Rappaport was a skilled French actor whose performances enriched French theater and cinema.
Donald Wexler
1926–2015 (age 89)
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Donald Wexler was a South Dakota-born architect whose modernist designs, especially in Palm Springs, became emblematic o...
Alexa Suelzer
1918–2015 (age 97)
Sisters of Providence Convent Cemetery
Alexa Suelzer, who died in Fort Wayne in 2015, served as a Sister of Providence and is buried in their convent cemetery.
Sergei Stadnikov
1956–2015 (age 59)
Liiva Cemetery
Historian Sergei Stadnikov preserved shared memory with care, and his contributions are honored at Liiva Cemetery.
Vytautas Galvonas
1958–2015 (age 57)
Kairėnai Cemetery
Vytautas Galvonas was a politician guided by a commitment to thoughtful public service.
Georges de Capella
1927–2015 (age 88)
Mas-Saintes-Puelles
Georges de Capella was a lawyer respected for his steady advocacy and integrity.
Béla Krekó
1945–2013 (age 68)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Economist Béla Krekó balanced rigorous analysis with compassionate teaching, shaping many minds around thoughtful poli...
Oldřich Opravil
1923–2013 (age 90)
Brno Central Cemetery
Oldřich Opravil was a Brno resident who lived from 1923 to 2013.
Doris Singleton
1919–2012 (age 93)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Doris Singleton (1919–2012) was a New York City-born actress interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Pat Cummings
1956–2012 (age 56)
Grandview Cemetery
Pat Cummings (1956–2012) was remembered for his vibrant spirit and generous heart.
David Voss
1939–2012 (age 73)
Vernon Cemetery
David Voss (1939–2012) was a Coweta resident interred at Vernon Cemetery.
Rafet İbrahimoğlu
1931–2012 (age 81)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Rafet İbrahimoğlu was a Turkish politician and public servant.
Edith Fellows
1923–2011 (age 88)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Edith Fellows (1923–2011) was a child actress of stage and screen whose remains lie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Sidney Hollis Radner
1919–2011 (age 92)
Sons of Zion Cemetery
Sidney Hollis Radner (1919-2011) of Holyoke collected Harry Houdini memorabilia and shared the magician's legacy before ...
Erik Mosegård
1928–2010 (age 82)
Assistens Cemetery
Erik Mosegård was a writer whose thoughtful prose offered both solace and inspiration.
Adam Zieliński
1929–2010 (age 81)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Adam Zieliński was a dedicated writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural and intellectual life of his era...
Maria Hornung
1920–2010 (age 90)
Döbling Cemetery
University teacher Maria Hornung touched many lives through her careful teaching and steadfast encouragement of young mi...
József Kovács
1946–2010 (age 64)
Farkasréti Cemetery
József Kovács was an accomplished Hungarian actor whose performances enriched the nation's theatrical and cinematic tr...
Daniela Kofránková
1943–2010 (age 67)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Daniela Kofránková (1943–2010) was a beloved member of her community.
Katherine Loker
1915–2008 (age 93)
Green Hills Memorial Park
Katherine Loker (1915–2008) of San Pedro was a noted philanthropist whose generosity is celebrated beyond her burial a...
František Kašík
1914–2008 (age 94)
Brno Central Cemetery
František Kašík (1914-2008) was a Czech individual who lived through both World Wars and witnessed the fall of commun...
Peeter Hein
1939–2007 (age 68)
Halliste cemetery
Peeter Hein was a journalist dedicated to reporting and public information.
Torben Krogh
1943–2007 (age 64)
Holmen Cemetery
Author Torben Krogh is remembered for crafting imaginative stories with a warm humanity.
Donald Halperin
1945–2006 (age 61)
Mount Lebanon Cemetery
Donald Halperin (1945–2006) was a Democratic New York politician who served in both the State Assembly and State Senat...
Johnny Jenkins
1939–2006 (age 67)
Middle Georgia Memory Gardens
Johnny Jenkins (1939–2006) was an American blues guitarist laid to rest at Middle Georgia Memory Gardens.
Ellen M. Benedict
1931–2005 (age 74)
Willamette National Cemetery
Ellen M. Benedict (1931-2005) of Eugene rests at Willamette National Cemetery.
Zalman Dunaevski
1908–2005 (age 97)
Cemetery compound in Southwest Haifa
Zalman Dunaevski was an electrical engineer whose innovations supported Israel's development.