Notable Deaths on March 13
840+ people died on this day throughout history
Michel Doradou Bringier
1789–1847 (age 58)
Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church Cemetery
Michel Doradou Bringier (1789-1847) was a Louisiana planter and prominent Creole businessman.
Şinasi Yurtsever
1973–2025 (age 52)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish actor celebrated for his performances in film and theater.
Neophyte of Bulgaria
1945–2024 (age 79)
Saint Nedelya Church
Patriarch Neophyte (Bulgarian: Патриарх Неофит, romanized: Patriarch Neofit; secular name: Simeon Nikolov ...
Jens Engberg
1936–2024 (age 88)
Bispebjerg Cemetery
Jens Engberg was a professor whose mentorship shaped aspiring minds with clarity and encouragement.
Philippe de Gaulle
1921–2024 (age 103)
Cimetière de Colombey-les-Deux-Églises
Philippe Henri Xavier Antoine de Gaulle (French: [filip də ɡol]; 28 December 1921 – 13 March 2024) was a French admi...
Helje Riives
1937–2023 (age 86)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Helje Riives was a devoted bibliographer whose organizational expertise served the scholarly community.
Erhard Busek
1941–2022 (age 81)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Erhard Busek (25 March 1941 – 13 March 2022) was an Austrian politician from the Christian-conservative People's Party...
Paweł Kwiek
1951–2022 (age 71)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Paweł Kwiek (16 March 1951 – 13 March 2022) was a Polish contemporary visual artist, photographer, cinematographer, a...
Harry L. Moses
1931–2021 (age 90)
Center White Creek Cemetery
Harry L. Moses (1931–2021) of Eagle Bridge was laid to rest at Center White Creek Cemetery.
Zdzisław Ludwiczak
1929–2021 (age 92)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Zdzisław Ludwiczak was a Polish diplomat whose career advanced Poland's international relations.
Barbara Harris
1930–2020 (age 90)
Fairview Cemetery
Barbara Harris (1930-2020) was an American actress celebrated for her work on stage and in films such as "Plaza Suite" a...
Mart Ummelas
1953–2020 (age 67)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Mart Ummelas (20 August 1953 – 13 March 2020) was an Estonian journalist.
Dana Zátopková
1922–2020 (age 98)
Wallachian Open Air Museum
Dana Zátopková (Czech pronunciation: [ˈdana ˈzaːtopkovaː]; née Ingrová [ˈɪŋɡrovaː], 19 September 1922 – 1...
Jiří Mazanec
1931–2020 (age 89)
Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou
Jiří Mazanec (1931–2020) was a Czech man remembered in the Cemetery in Bílovice nad Svitavou.
Gardner Dean Blodgett
1925–2019 (age 94)
Concord
Gardner Dean Blodgett (1925-2019) was closely tied to Concord, New Hampshire, where he died and was buried.
Peeter Semyonov
1936–2019 (age 83)
Metsakalmistu
Peeter Semyonov embodied dedication in the boxing ring while offering steady guidance to the next generation of athletes...
Beril Dedeoğlu
1961–2019 (age 58)
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery
Hatice Beril Dedeoğlu (9 December 1961 – 13 March 2019) was a Turkish academic who served as the Minister of European...
Zofia Czerwińska
1933–2019 (age 86)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Zofia Czerwińska (19 March 1933 – 13 March 2019) was a Polish actress known for her role in the TV series Alternative...
J. L. Parks
1927–2018 (age 91)
Houston National Cemetery
J. L. Parks (1927–2018) hailed from Paoli and was laid to rest in Houston National Cemetery.
Oldřich Nováček
1938–2017 (age 79)
Kyjov cemetery
Oldřich Nováček (1938–2017) was a longtime member of the Kyjov community.
Kenneth Dale Matney
1955–2016 (age 61)
Maple Hill Cemetery
Kenneth Dale Matney of Kansas City was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery after his death in 2016.
Jan Velík
1921–2016 (age 95)
Svratka
Jan Velík was a Czech military personnel who served his country from his birth in Svratka in 1921.
Jack Lund Schofield
1923–2015 (age 92)
Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Jack Lund Schofield (1923–2015) was a veteran from Douglas laid to rest at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Ronald R. Feuerhahn
1937–2015 (age 78)
Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery
Ronald R. Feuerhahn (1937-2015) spent his life in Cape Girardeau and now rests at Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery.
Abby Singer
1917–2014 (age 97)
Hillside Memorial Park
Abby Singer was an American production manager whose name became industry shorthand for the penultimate shot of a film o...
Vasfiye Özkoçak
1923–2014 (age 91)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Turkish journalist who contributed to the development of modern Turkish media.
Tymoteusz Duchowski
1928–2014 (age 86)
Powązki Cemetery
Tymoteusz Duchowski was a Polish civil engineer who lived from 1928 to 2014.
Hedwig Reiter
1922–2013 (age 91)
Saarbrücken Main Cemetery
Hedwig Reiter was a politician committed to public service and community advocacy.
Francis Lax
1930–2013 (age 83)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Francis Lax was a screenwriter whose imaginative works resonated deeply with audiences.
Krzysztof Kmieć
1950–2011 (age 61)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish pharmacist who dedicated his career to pharmaceutical practice and community healthcare.
Cliff Livingston
1930–2010 (age 80)
Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Cliff Livingston (1930–2010) was an NFL guard who rests at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Mihály Fartel
1935–2010 (age 75)
Zichyújfalu
A hardworking tractor driver who contributed to agricultural development in Zichyújfalu.
Viljar Viljamäe
1938–2009 (age 71)
Haapsalu Metsakalmistu
Caricaturist Viljar Viljamäe used humor and keen observation to enrich Estonia’s public conversation.
Barukh Shimʻon Salomon
1939–2009 (age 70)
Segula Cemetery
Rabbi Barukh Shimʻon Salomon guided his community with compassion and clarity.
Kristen Gjøtrup
1919–2009 (age 90)
Nordre Kirkegård
Kristen Gjøtrup was a Danish politician who lived from 1919 to 2009.
Rafael Tufiño
1922–2008 (age 86)
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
Rafael Tufiño (1922–2008) of Brooklyn was laid to rest in Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery.
Frank Pellegrino
1923–2008 (age 85)
Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Frank Pellegrino (1923–2008) died in St. Louis and is interred at Sunset Memorial Park and Mausoleum.
Wilburn C. McCormick
1918–2008 (age 90)
Herrin City Cemetery
Wilburn C. McCormick (1918–2008) is buried at Herrin City Cemetery.
Tord Hagen
1914–2008 (age 94)
Uppsala Old Cemetery
Tord Hagen was a Swedish diplomat whose career advanced his nation's international relations.
Mehmet Gül
1955–2008 (age 53)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Mehmet Gül was a Turkish businessperson whose ventures contributed to the Turkish economy.
Zbigniew Mikołajewski
1922–2008 (age 86)
Grebalowski Cemetery in Kraków
Zbigniew Mikołajewski was a Polish architect of considerable talent.
Wendy Russell Reves
1916–2007 (age 91)
College of William & Mary
Wendy Russell Reves (1916-2007) was an American philanthropist and former model whose legacy includes significant cultur...
Arnold Skaaland
1925–2007 (age 82)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Arnold Skaaland (1925–2007), the professional wrestler and manager, rests at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Dorothy Shelby Siems
1915–2007 (age 92)
Bethesda Episcopal Church by the Sea Columbarium
Dorothy Shelby Siems (1915–2007) is buried at Bethesda Episcopal Church by the Sea Columbarium.
Endel Kudisiim
1921–2007 (age 86)
Priimetsa Cemetery
Endel Kudisiim was an Estonian teacher who dedicated his career to educating generations of students.
Isidor Kessler
1926–2007 (age 81)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Isidor Kessler was a surgeon whose steady care and empathy brought comfort to many in times of need.
Maureen Stapleton
1925–2006 (age 81)
Saint Mary's Cemetery
Maureen Stapleton (1925–2006) was an Academy Award-winning American actress from Troy buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery.
Борис Федорович Исаев
1909–2006 (age 97)
Simferopol
Mikhail Ivanovich Bakanov (1909-2006) was a Russian who was buried at Vagankovo Cemetery in Moscow.
Susanna Zvyagina
1918–2006 (age 88)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Susanna Zvyagina was a Soviet ballet dancer who performed during the golden age of Russian ballet.
Eduard Shim
1930–2006 (age 76)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Soviet writer Eduard Shim (1930–2006) created literary works that enriched Russian cultural heritage.