Notable Deaths on March 12
800+ people died on this day throughout history
Jason Lee
1803–1845 (age 42)
Lee Mission Cemetery
Jason Lee (1803-1845) was a Methodist missionary from Stanstead buried at Lee Mission Cemetery.
Richard Bland Lee
1761–1827 (age 66)
Congressional Cemetery
Richard Bland Lee (1761-1827) was a Virginia congressman and Founding-era politician who was the first representative el...
Witold-K
1932–2025 (age 93)
Powązki Cemetery
Witold-K (1932-2025) was a Polish figure born in Warsaw and buried at Powązki Cemetery.
Terry Everett
1937–2024 (age 87)
Gardens of Memory
Terry Everett (1937-2024) served as a U.S. Representative from Alabama and is buried at Gardens of Memory.
Marian Fluder
1946–2024 (age 78)
Holy Cross Cemetery in Gniezno
Marian Fluder (1946–2024) was a valued member of his community.
Wojciech Pruss
1926–2022 (age 96)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Wojciech Pruss (1926–2022) was a figure of his time whose life reflected Polish heritage and resilience.
Andrés Abt
1973–2021 (age 48)
Cementerio Israelita, La Paz
Andrés Abt (1973-2021) was a Uruguayan individual buried at Cementerio Israelita in La Paz.
Jiří Stejskal
1926–2021 (age 95)
Cemetery in Řepy
Jiří Stejskal lived a long and full life, witnessing nearly a century of change.
Stahan Rakhimov
1937–2021 (age 84)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Stahan Rakhimov was a Russian individual who lived from 1937 to 2021, born in Andijan and buried at Vostryakovo Cemetery...
Verne L. Bowers
1919–2020 (age 101)
Arlington National Cemetery
Verne L. Bowers was a U.S. military veteran interred at Arlington National Cemetery following his death in 2020.
Danuta Balicka
1932–2020 (age 88)
Osobowice Cemetery
Polish actress whose performances enriched Polish cinema and theater.
John Bardo
1948–2019 (age 71)
Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum
John Bardo (1948–2019) was a university administrator and former chancellor laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery & Mausol...
Vasileios Athanasiou
1927–2019 (age 92)
Nikolitsi Prevezas
Vasileios Athanasiou was a dedicated physician whose career was marked by compassion and professional excellence.
Arnold Arnoldovitsj Spivakovskiy
1967–2019 (age 52)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Arnold Arnoldovitsj Spivakovskiy was a Russian entrepreneur active during the post-Soviet economic transformation.
Günter Dreyer
1943–2019 (age 76)
Luisenfriedhof I
Günter Dreyer (5 October 1943 – 12 March 2019) was an Egyptologist at the German Archaeological Institute.
Claude Champaud
1929–2019 (age 90)
cimetière du Nord
Claude Champaud was a dedicated politician whose dignified approach to governance reflected deep respect for the elector...
Eugene Cruz-Uribe
1952–2018 (age 66)
Richmond
Eugene Cruz-Uribe (1952–2018) passed away in Green Bay and was laid to rest in Richmond.
Oleg Tabakov
1935–2018 (age 83)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Oleg Pavlovich Tabakov (Russian: Олег Павлович Табаков; 17 August 1935 – 12 March 2018) was a Sovie...
Denis Vasse
1933–2018 (age 85)
Francheville
Denis Vasse was a physician whose compassionate care left an enduring imprint on the hearts he touched.
Beverley D. Cairns
1932–2017 (age 85)
East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary
Beverley D. Cairns (1932–2017) was laid to rest at East Lawn Palms Cemetery and Mortuary.
Michel Del Burgo
1962–2017 (age 55)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Michel Del Burgo brought joy through generous cooking and mentoring aspiring cooks.
Antoni Wołek
1945–2016 (age 71)
Grebalowski Cemetery in Kraków
Antoni Wołek (1945-2016) was a Polish individual from Kraków who was laid to rest at Grebalowski Cemetery.
Wolf-Jürgen Edler
1936–2016 (age 80)
Wilmersdorf Cemetery
German sport cyclist known for his competitive achievements and dedication to the sport.
Michael Graves
1934–2015 (age 81)
Princeton Cemetery
Michael Graves (1934-2015) was an Indianapolis-born architect associated with postmodern design and is buried at Princet...
Omar Bello
1963–2015 (age 52)
Recoleta Cemetery
Journalist whose reporting and dedication to truth-telling informed public understanding.
Jackie Gaughan
1920–2014 (age 94)
Calvary Cemetery
Jackie Gaughan (1920–2014) built a legacy as a Las Vegas casino owner before being laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery af...
Ola L. Mize
1931–2014 (age 83)
Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Ola L. Mize (1931–2014), a Marshall County native, served as a decorated U.S. Army colonel and Medal of Honor recipien...
Iola Brubeck
1923–2014 (age 91)
Umpawaug Cemetery
Iola Brubeck (1923–2014) was an American singer-songwriter and custodian of Dave Brubeck’s musical legacy.
Erik Kjær Larsen
1960–2014 (age 54)
Søndermark Cemetery
Erik Kjær Larsen was a writer whose reflective works explored identity and belonging with compassion.
Antoni Przygoński
1924–2014 (age 90)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish diplomat whose career advanced Poland's international relations and interests.
Jan Horvátko
1937–2013 (age 76)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Jan Horvátko (1937–2013) was a longtime resident of Prostějov.
Dinçer Çekmez
1943–2013 (age 70)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Dinçer Çekmez was a Turkish actor known for his work in film and television.
John Mortvedt
1932–2012 (age 80)
Stordahl Lutheran Cemetery
John Mortvedt (1932–2012) was an American soil scientist and agronomist whose fertilizer research influenced modern cr...
Gloria Sachs
1927–2012 (age 85)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Gloria Sachs (1927-2012) was a Manhattan-born fashion designer who is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Dick Harter
1930–2012 (age 82)
Lakeview Cemetery
Dick Harter (1930–2012) was an American college basketball coach whose career included stops at Penn State and Oregon ...
Hipolit Śmierzchalski
1925–2012 (age 87)
Witomino Cemetery in Gdynia
Polish athletics competitor known for his dedication to the sport.
Yevgeny Kumankov
1920–2012 (age 92)
Moscow Oblast
Soviet painter whose works reflected Russian artistic traditions.
Utkan Kocatürk
1937–2011 (age 74)
Cebeci Asri Cemetery
Utkan Kocatürk was a Turkish politician who dedicated his career to public service.
Karel Vejřík
1939–2010 (age 71)
Břevnov cemetery
Karel Vejřík (1939–2010) was a distinguished Czech actor.
Nikolai Tarasov
1911–2010 (age 99)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian politician who served throughout the twentieth century.
Leonore Annenberg
1918–2009 (age 91)
Riverside County
Leonore Annenberg (1918–2009) was an American philanthropist and former U.S. Chief of Protocol born in New York City a...
Virginia Johnson
1924–2009 (age 85)
Spring Grove Cemetery
Virginia Johnson (1924–2009) of Manhattan was laid to rest in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Mihai Ungheanu
1939–2009 (age 70)
Bellu Cemetery
Mihai Ungheanu was a Romanian politician dedicated to public service and community advancement.
Howard Metzenbaum
1917–2008 (age 91)
Mayfield Cemetery
Howard Metzenbaum (1917–2008) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who represented Ohio in the U.S. Senate...
Theophilus Teofilov
1944–2008 (age 64)
Saint Theotokos church, Koprivshtitsa
Architect whose thoughtful designs welcomed countless visitors.
Robert Dean Branstetter
1918–2007 (age 89)
Derby
Robert Dean Branstetter (1918–2007) was buried in Derby.
Monroe H. Martin
1907–2007 (age 100)
Denton Cemetery
Monroe H. Martin (1907–2007) of Lancaster spent a century of life before being laid to rest in Denton Cemetery.
Norm Larker
1930–2007 (age 77)
All Souls Cemetery
Norm Larker (1930-2007) was a Beaver Meadows resident laid to rest at All Souls Cemetery.
Ratson Halevi
1922–2007 (age 85)
Yarkon Cemetery
Ratson Halevi was a poet who celebrated resilience and community in his work.
Kurt Trumpa
1914–2007 (age 93)
Friedhof Zehlendorf
German writer and author.