Notable Deaths on June 8
640+ people died on this day throughout history
Walter Hunt
1796–1859 (age 63)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Walter Hunt was a New York inventor who lived from 1796 to 1859 and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery.
Andrew Jackson
1767–1845 (age 78)
The Hermitage
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States and a military hero known for his role in the War of 1812.
George Wythe
1726–1806 (age 80)
St. John's Episcopal Churchyard
George Wythe was a prominent Virginia lawyer, judge, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
István Gaskó
1954–2025 (age 71)
Vadna
His keen economic insight helped guide both policy and community initiatives.
Jean Pot
1932–2025 (age 93)
Cimetière de Guesnain
Jean Pot's statesmanship was marked by steady counsel and an unwavering dedication to civic trust.
Meir Vunder
1934–2024 (age 90)
Har HaMenuchot
Meir Vunder was a dedicated librarian whose work preserved and organized knowledge for his community.
Tom Grljusich
1940–2024 (age 84)
Fremantle Cemetery
Duje Tomy "Tom" Grljusich (13 August 1940 – 8 June 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Frema...
Rosendo Tello
1931–2024 (age 93)
Torrero Cemetery
Spanish teacher from Torrero Cemetery.
Valery Saykin
1937–2024 (age 87)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Valery Timofeyevich Saykin (Russian: Вале́рий Тимофе́евич Са́йкин; 3 August 1937 – 8 June 20...
Malle Salupere
1931–2023 (age 92)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Malle Salupere (1931-2023) was an Estonian resident of Tartu interred at Rahumäe Cemetery.
Peter Belli
1943–2023 (age 80)
Brøndbyvester Church
Peter Belli (born Georg Peter Brandt; 19 June 1943 – 8 June 2023) was a German-born Danish singer and actor.
Rocky Freitas
1945–2022 (age 77)
Hawaiian Memorial Park
Rocky Freitas (1945–2022) of Kailua is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Ole Lauritzen
1933–2022 (age 89)
Hellerup Cemetery
Ole Lauritzen was a prominent Danish ship-owner whose business achievements contributed to maritime commerce.
Paula Rego
1935–2022 (age 87)
Hampstead Cemetery
Dame Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego (Portuguese: [ˈpawlɐ ˈʁeɣu]: 26 January 1935 – 8 June 2022) was a Portuguese vis...
Andrzej Kalinin
1933–2021 (age 88)
Cmentarz Komunalny w Częstochowie
Andrzej Kalinin (1933–2021) is remembered in Częstochowa.
Marian Truszczyński
1929–2020 (age 91)
Puławy
Marian Truszczyński was a veterinarian from Puławy who dedicated his career to animal health and welfare.
Jenny Berthelius
1923–2019 (age 96)
Limhamn cemetery
Jenny Elisabet Berthelius (29 September 1923 – 8 June 2019) was a Swedish crime novelist and children's writer, who w...
Stan Smith
1925–2019 (age 94)
Moama
Stan Smith (17 April 1925 – 8 June 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victori...
György Lángfy
1941–2018 (age 77)
Megyeri Cemetery
Hungarian physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care.
Per Ahlmark
1939–2018 (age 79)
Katarina kyrkogård
Per Axel Ahlmark (15 January 1939 – 8 June 2018) was a Swedish politician and writer.
Maria Bueno
1939–2018 (age 79)
Consolação Cemetery
Maria Esther Andion Bueno (11 October 1939 – 8 June 2018), also known as Maria Bueno or MEB for short, was a Brazilian...
Igor Lyakh
1962–2018 (age 56)
Danilov Cemetery
Igor Lyakh was a Russian actor who lived from 1962 to 2018.
Eunice Gayson
1928–2018 (age 90)
Golders Green Crematorium
Eunice Elizabeth Sargaison (17 March 1928 – 8 June 2018), known professionally as Eunice Gayson, was an English actres...
Ivan Horn
1949–2017 (age 68)
Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
Ivan Horn was a prominent Danish rock guitarist who significantly influenced the country's rock music landscape.
Robbert Jan F. Donker
1943–2016 (age 73)
Crooswijk General Cemetery
Robbert Jan F. Donker was a Dutch sculptor whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural heritage of the Netherland...
Edith M. Bairdain
1922–2015 (age 93)
St. James Episcopal Cemetery
Edith M. Bairdain (1922-2015) was an Atlanta resident who was buried at St. James Episcopal Cemetery.
Emuna Yaron
1921–2015 (age 94)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Emuna Yaron was a writer whose thoughtful storytelling deepened the shared human experience.
Paul Cellucci
1948–2013 (age 65)
Forestvale Cemetery
Paul Cellucci (1948–2013) was a Massachusetts governor and U.S. ambassador to Canada who maintained ties to Hudson bef...
Eugene P. Ruehlmann
1925–2013 (age 88)
Saint Johns Cemetery
Eugene P. Ruehlmann (1925–2013) was a Cincinnati resident laid to rest at Saint Johns Cemetery.
Therese Raide
1921–2013 (age 92)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Therese Raide was a singer whose expressive performances touched the hearts of many.
Viktor Novotný
1924–2013 (age 89)
Olšany Cemetery
Viktor Novotný (1924–2013) was a Czech resident whose lifetime encompassed the major upheavals of the twentieth centu...
Vladas Švedas
1934–2012 (age 78)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Vladas Švedas composed music rooted in tradition yet resonant with modern listeners.
Hans Heilbronner
1926–2011 (age 85)
Temple Israel Cemetery
Hans Heilbronner (1926–2011) lived in Memmingen and is remembered through his resting place at Temple Israel Cemetery.
Marcel Ruby
1924–2011 (age 87)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Marcel Ruby was a politician remembered for wise leadership and steadfast service.
Ferit Öngören
1932–2010 (age 78)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Ferit Öngören was a Turkish individual whose life spanned much of the 20th century.
Lydia Allik
1918–2009 (age 91)
Kaarepere cemetery
Conductor Lydia Allik shaped memorable musical experiences and is warmly remembered at Kaarepere cemetery.
Anna Zhuravlyova
1938–2009 (age 71)
Donskoe cemetery
Anna Zhuravlyova was a Russian scientist (1938–2009).
Peter Winiwarter
1945–2009 (age 64)
Saint-Marc-du-Cor
Peter Winiwarter was a dedicated scientist whose collaborative spirit enriched many minds.
Laine Soe
1927–2008 (age 81)
Metsakalmistu
Laine Soe (1927-2008) was an Estonian individual who was buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Władysław Godyń
1921–2008 (age 87)
Cmentarz Wola Duchacka
Władysław Godyń was a Polish resident of the twentieth century.
Nikolay Shilo
1913–2008 (age 95)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Nikolay Shilo (1913–2008) was a Russian geologist whose research advanced geological science.
Jaan Toomla
1929–2007 (age 78)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Jaan Toomla is remembered as an editor who elevated public conversation with fairness and integrity.
Kenny Olsson
1977–2007 (age 30)
Skogskyrkogården
Swedish motorcycle racer known for his competitive achievements in motorsport.
Daniel Louradour
1930–2007 (age 77)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Daniel Louradour was a French painter whose artistic vision and technical skill contributed significantly to twentieth-c...
Jaxon
1941–2006 (age 65)
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Jaxon (1941-2006) was a pioneering cartoonist who rests at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Pandora.
Lech Pruchno-Wróblewski
1939–2005 (age 66)
Evangelical Cemetery of the Augsburg Confession in Warsaw
Polish politician and public servant of the late 20th century.
Humayun Khan
1976–2004 (age 28)
Arlington National Cemetery
Humayun Khan (1976–2004), who was born in Dubai and raised in the U.S., was a U.S. Army officer and is buried at Arlin...
Charles W. Dullea
1916–2004 (age 88)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
Charles W. Dullea (1916–2004) of San Francisco was interred at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
Wilbur L. Dungy
1926–2004 (age 78)
Woodland Cemetery
Wilbur L. Dungy (1926-2004) died in Jackson and is buried at Woodland Cemetery.
Jonas Bulota
1923–2004 (age 81)
Rasos Cemetery
Jonas Bulota (1923–2004) was a Lithuanian historian whose scholarship enriched understanding of his nation's past.