Notable Deaths on June 27
720+ people died on this day throughout history
Sarah Helen Whitman
1803–1878 (age 75)
North Burial Ground
Sarah Helen Whitman was an American poet and literary critic known for her intellectual contributions to 19th-century Am...
Robert T. Conrad
1810–1858 (age 48)
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Robert T. Conrad was a Philadelphia lawyer and politician who served in various civic roles.
Joseph Smith
1805–1844 (age 39)
Smith Family Cemetery
Joseph Smith (1805-1844) was the founder and leader of the Latter Day Saint movement.
Hyrum Smith
1800–1844 (age 44)
Smith Family Cemetery
Hyrum Smith (1800-1844) was a Latter Day Saint leader and brother of Joseph Smith.
Zvi Shapira
1941–2025 (age 84)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Zvi Shapira will be remembered as a steadfast producer who championed thoughtful cinema with humility and grace.
Norman H. Smith
1933–2024 (age 91)
Arlington National Cemetery
Norman H. Smith (1933-2024) was a U.S. military officer who served through the late 20th century before being laid to re...
Andreas Marianos
1960–2024 (age 64)
Zografou cemetery
A talented actor whose performances enriched Greek cinema and theater.
Des James
1952–2024 (age 72)
Kingston Lawn Cemetery
Des James (1952 – 27 June 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Sandy Bay in the Tasmanian Football ...
Nahel Merzouk
2006–2023 (age 17)
Cemetery of Nanterre Mont-Valérien
Nahel Merzouk was a high school student whose life touched his community.
Joe Turkel
1927–2022 (age 95)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Joe Turkel (1927–2022) was a Brooklyn-born American actor celebrated for films such as 'Blade Runner' who was buried a...
Mats Traat
1936–2022 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Mats Traat (23 November 1936 – 27 June 2022) was an Estonian poet, poetry translator, and author.
Uğurtan Sayıner
1944–2021 (age 77)
Doğançay Cemetery
Turkish actor whose versatile performances contributed to Turkish film and television.
Andrzej Reichelt
1954–2021 (age 67)
Junikowo Cemetery
Andrzej Reichelt passed away in 2021 at the age of 67.
Färidä Zäbireva
1954–2021 (age 67)
Yaña Bistä cemetery
Färidä Zäbireva was an accomplished architect whose designs contributed to her community's built environment.
Othmar Hageneder
1927–2020 (age 93)
St. Barbara-Friedhof, Linz-Lustenau
University teacher Othmar Hageneder devoted his career to guiding students and strengthening academic life in Linz.
Kostel Gerndorf
1945–2019 (age 74)
Rahumäe Cemetery
An economist whose careful insight and fairness helped guide Estonia through change.
Amos Harpaz
1928–2018 (age 90)
Mishmar HaEmek
Amos Harpaz (1928-2018) was an Israeli who was buried at Mishmar HaEmek.
Inna Rottová Mirovská
1935–2018 (age 83)
New Jewish Cemetery
Inna Rottová Mirovská (1935–2018) was a Czech writer.
Alan White
1933–2018 (age 85)
Avenel
Allan Graham White (21 November 1933 – 27 June 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Foo...
Anthony Young
1966–2017 (age 51)
Forest Park Cemetery
Anthony Young (1966–2017) was an American major league baseball pitcher best known for his time with the New York Mets...
György Nagy
1953–2017 (age 64)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
György Nagy was a screenwriter whose scripts deepened Hungarian cinema.
Alfonso Zulueta de Haz
1924–2017 (age 93)
Cemetery of Pereiró
Alfonso Zulueta de Haz (1924–2017) was a distinguished notary whose professional integrity was widely recognized.
Alvin Toffler
1928–2016 (age 88)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
New York City-born futurist and author Alvin Toffler, whose writings shaped modern visions of technological change, died...
Mack Rice
1933–2016 (age 83)
Great Lakes National Cemetery
Mack Rice, from Clarksdale, Mississippi, was a soul singer-songwriter best known for penning 'Mustang Sally' and co-writ...
Bertrand Frélaut
1946–2016 (age 70)
cimetière de Boismoreau
Bertrand Frélaut inspired students with patience and unwavering belief in their promise.
Samuel W. Allen
1917–2015 (age 98)
Green Lawn Cemetery
Samuel W. Allen (1917–2015) was a Columbus-born African American writer and literary scholar whose work chronicled the...
Emerson Able
1931–2015 (age 84)
West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
Emerson Able (1931–2015) was a Memphis-born U.S. military veteran laid to rest at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemete...
Gerd Bacher
1925–2015 (age 90)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Gerd Bacher (1925–2015) left a lasting legacy of journalistic integrity and public service, remembered at Vienna Centr...
Ciro Saraiva
1938–2015 (age 77)
Cemitério São João Batista
Ciro Saraiva was a Brazilian writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Brazilian cultural heritage.
Jean-Marc du Bugey
1945–2015 (age 70)
Artemare
Jean-Marc du Bugey was a composer from Artemare.
Bobby Womack
1944–2014 (age 70)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Cleveland-born Bobby Womack (1944–2014) was a soul and R&B singer-songwriter whose gritty vocals influenced generation...
Olev Lugus
1935–2014 (age 79)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Economist Olev Lugus offered clarity and balance through his thoughtful analysis of economic affairs.
Nicolae Stroescu Stînișoară
1925–2014 (age 89)
Neuer Südfriedhof
Nicolae Stroescu Stînișoară was a Romanian journalist dedicated to reporting.
Kerttu Lätt
1978–2013 (age 35)
Liiva Cemetery
Kerttu Lätt is remembered as an artist whose imaginative vision enriched her community.
Christian Méry
1921–2013 (age 92)
Montmartre Cemetery
Christian Méry brought sincerity and warmth to every role he inhabited as an actor.
Charles W. Whalen
1920–2011 (age 91)
Calvary Cemetery
Charles W. Whalen (1920–2011) was a Dayton resident buried at Calvary Cemetery.
Orvin B. Fjare
1918–2011 (age 93)
Mountain View Cemetery
Orvin B. Fjare (1918-2011) was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. Representative from Montana.
Elena Kubryakova
1927–2011 (age 84)
Golovinskoye Cemetery
Elena Kubryakova (1927–2011) was a prominent linguist whose scholarly contributions significantly advanced the field o...
Martin D. Ginsburg
1932–2010 (age 78)
Arlington National Cemetery
Martin D. Ginsburg was a beloved tax scholar whose intellect and warmth influenced the law community for decades.
Corey Allen
1934–2010 (age 76)
Hillside Memorial Park
Corey Allen (1934–2010) was a Cleveland-born actor and director remembered for his work in television and film.
Ben Wind
1953–2010 (age 57)
Algemene Begraafplaats Hofwijk
Ben Wind observed life with a gentle curiosity, sharing it through his photography.
Herb Gavin
1921–2009 (age 88)
Arlington National Cemetery
Herb Gavin (1921-2009) rests at Arlington National Cemetery.
Fayette Pinkney
1948–2009 (age 61)
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Fayette Pinkney was a Philadelphia-born singer best known as a founding member of the soul group The Three Degrees.
Frederick John Francis
1921–2009 (age 88)
South Amherst Cemetery
Frederick John Francis (1921–2009) lived in Ottawa and was buried at South Amherst Cemetery.
George B. Hartzog, Jr.
1920–2008 (age 88)
Live Oak Cemetery
George B. Hartzog, Jr. lived from 1920 to 2008.
Frédéric Botton
1936–2008 (age 72)
cimetière de Reux
Composer Frédéric Botton wove memorable melodies for film and television.
Ivars Vīgners
1940–2007 (age 67)
Forest Cemetery
Composer Ivars Vīgners is remembered for his heartfelt contributions to Latvian music, now honored at Forest Cemetery.
Joseph L. Popp Jr.
1950–2006 (age 56)
Lake View Cemetery
Joseph L. Popp Jr. (1950–2006) was permanently laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery after passing in Ohio.
Herb Schmalenberger
1925–2006 (age 81)
El Carmelo Cemetery
Herb Schmalenberger (1925–2006) from Oakland lays at El Carmelo Cemetery.
Melanie von Nagel
1908–2006 (age 98)
Abbey of Regina Laudis Cemetery
Melanie von Nagel (1908-2006) was a German-born writer and member of the Abbey of Regina Laudis community who is buried ...