Notable Deaths on March 16
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Volker Höck
1943–2025 (age 82)
Maxglaner Friedhof
Höck's fieldwork deepened understanding of the earth's history.
Kees Tamboer
1939–2025 (age 86)
cemetery Vredenhof
Kees Tamboer was a Dutch writer whose literary career enriched Dutch cultural heritage.
Meeli Sööt
1937–2024 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Meeli Sööt (13 September 1937 – 16 March 2024) was an Estonian stage, television, radio and film actress.
Roger Pfund
1943–2024 (age 81)
Cemetery of Kings
Roger Pfund (28 December 1943 – 16 March 2024) was a Swiss graphic artist.
Georges Pérol
1925–2024 (age 99)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Georges Pérol was a French politician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Nani Widjaja
1944–2023 (age 79)
Babakan Madang
Nani Widjaja (Perfected Spelling: Nani Widjaya; 10 November 1944 – 16 March 2023) was an Indonesian actress and model ...
Marc Bourguin
1961–2023 (age 62)
cimetière Saint-Baudile
Marc Bourguin was remembered as a devoted individual whose steady influence enriched the lives of those around him.
Helene Vannari
1948–2022 (age 74)
Metsakalmistu
Helene Vannari (20 March 1948 – 16 March 2022) was an Estonian stage, radio, television and film actress.
Graham McColl
1934–2022 (age 88)
Portarlington
Graham Douglas McColl (18 June 1934 – 16 March 2022) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the...
Józef Różański
1931–2022 (age 91)
Nowy Targ
Józef Rożański (28 November 1931 – 16 March 2022) was a Polish politician.
Michel Holley
1924–2022 (age 98)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Architect Michel Holley valued humane, contextual design, creating buildings that supported and uplifted communities.
Włodzimierz Choromański
1954–2021 (age 67)
Wawrzyszewski Cemetery
Włodzimierz Choromański (1954–2021) was a Polish engineer whose technical work contributed to his profession.
Mirosław Krachulec
1952–2020 (age 68)
Cmentarz Komunalny w Częstochowie
Mirosław Krachulec (1952–2020) was a racing driver.
Hassan Akbar-Zadeh
1927–2020 (age 93)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Hassan Akbar-Zadeh lived with steady kindness and is remembered with respect in Montparnasse.
Ian Brown
1925–2019 (age 94)
Barrabool Hills Cemetery
Ian Speirs Brown (7 July 1925 – 16 March 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victo...
Yulia Nachalova
1981–2019 (age 38)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yulia Viktorovna Nachalova (Russian: Ю́лия Ви́кторовна Нача́лова; 31 January 1981 – 16 March ...
Yury Kukushkin
1929–2019 (age 90)
Golovinskoye Cemetery
Yury Kukushkin was a scientist whose career was dedicated to research and the advancement of knowledge.
Mordechai Hager
1922–2018 (age 96)
Monsey
Mordechai Hager (1922–2018) was the Vizhnitz Rebbe from Oradea and is buried in Monsey.
Georgette Rizek
1925–2018 (age 93)
Mount Zion Cemetery
Georgette Rizek was a person born in Tulkarm in 1925 who lived until 2018 and was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Israe...
Aleksander Einseln
1931–2017 (age 86)
Arlington National Cemetery
Aleksander Einseln (1931–2017) of Tallinn was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
James Cotton
1935–2017 (age 82)
Texas State Cemetery
James Cotton (1935–2017) was an influential American blues harmonica player and bandleader.
Stacy Barcroft Lloyd III
1936–2017 (age 81)
Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery
Stacy Barcroft Lloyd III (1936-2017) was laid to rest at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Ayşe Cebesoy Sarıalp
1926–2017 (age 91)
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery
Ayşe Cebesoy Sarıalp was an accomplished Turkish writer whose literary works enriched cultural discourse.
Stepan Isaakyan-Serebryakov
1919–2017 (age 98)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Stepan Isaakyan-Serebryakov was a Russian actor whose career spanned nearly a century of theatrical performance.
Bill W. Balthis
1939–2016 (age 77)
Florida National Cemetery
Bill W. Balthis (1939–2016) was buried at Florida National Cemetery.
Lembit Saarts
1924–2016 (age 92)
Old St. John's cemetery
Lembit Saarts was an artist celebrated for artwork that blended tradition with expressive new visions.
Georg Sander
1923–2016 (age 93)
Pauluse Cemetery
Georg Sander brought imaginative worlds to life with thoughtful scenography.
Fritz Saaby Pedersen
1945–2016 (age 71)
Holmen Cemetery
Fritz Saaby Pedersen was a university teacher who dedicated his career to education and academic excellence.
Györgyi Andai
1947–2016 (age 69)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Györgyi Andai was a Hungarian actress known for her work in theater and cinema.
Günter Vogelsang
1920–2015 (age 95)
Düsseldorf South Cemetery
Günter Vogelsang was a university teacher whose career spanned decades of academic service and mentorship.
Eliane Lejeune-Bonnier
1921–2015 (age 94)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Eliane Lejeune-Bonnier (1921–2015) was a French composer whose musical creations contributed to the nation's rich arti...
H. Treat Cafferata
1937–2014 (age 77)
Masonic Memorial Gardens
Wise and generous community steward.
Vlad Mamyshev Monroe
1969–2013 (age 44)
Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery
Russian photographer whose distinctive work contributed to contemporary visual art.
John Billman
1919–2012 (age 93)
Hillside Cemetery
John Billman (1919–2012) was an American Minnesotan remembered in Hillside Cemetery after a long life spanning nearly ...
Murray Warmath
1912–2011 (age 99)
Saint Stephens Episcopal Church Cemetery
Murray Warmath was a pioneering college football coach who led Minnesota to the 1960 national championship.
Richard A. Chilcoat
1938–2010 (age 72)
Arlington National Cemetery
Richard A. Chilcoat (1938–2010) of Wilmerding served as a U.S. Air Force general and was interred at Arlington Nationa...
José Vidal Beneyto
1927–2010 (age 83)
Carcaixent Municipal Cemetery
José Vidal Beneyto was a Spanish writer and intellectual whose works engaged with cultural and social questions.
Victor N. Vagliente
1937–2009 (age 72)
Antioch
Victor N. Vagliente (1937–2009) was laid to rest in Antioch after seven decades of life.
Juhan Zimmermann
1930–2009 (age 79)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Coach Juhan Zimmermann inspired athletes with commitment, patience, and respect for each individual.
Filiz Toprak
1938–2009 (age 71)
Topkapı Cemetery
Turkish actress recognized for her contributions to Turkish cinema and theater.
Viktor Uralskiy
1925–2009 (age 84)
Donskoe cemetery
Viktor Uralskiy was a Russian actor whose performances contributed to twentieth-century theater and cinema.
Viktor Aleshin
1938–2009 (age 71)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Viktor Aleshin was a Russian rowing coach who developed competitive athletes.
Laurus Škurla
1928–2008 (age 80)
Holy Trinity Monastery
Laurus Škurla (1928–2008) of Ladomirová was buried at Holy Trinity Monastery.
Emanuel Ranný
1913–2008 (age 95)
cemetery in Předklášteří
Emanuel Ranný was a dedicated teacher who served his community with distinction from 1913 to 2008.
Josef Chytil
1926–2008 (age 82)
Cemetery in Kvítkovice
Josef Chytil was a twentieth-century Czech citizen.
Krystyn Strzelecki
1921–2008 (age 87)
Powązki Cemetery
Polish citizen (1921–2008) interred at Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw.
Tupper Saussy
1936–2007 (age 71)
Eastside Cemetery
Tupper Saussy (1936–2007) of Statesboro is laid to rest at Eastside Cemetery.
Helen A. Padykula
1924–2006 (age 82)
St. Stanislaus Cemetery
Helen A. Padykula (1924–2006) hailed from Chicopee and was laid to rest at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Moira Redmond
1928–2006 (age 78)
Eltham Cemetery and Crematorium
Moira Redmond was a beloved stage actor celebrated for her grace, warmth, and the vital spirit she brought to every role...
Dick Radatz
1937–2005 (age 68)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Dick Radatz (1937–2005) of Detroit was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery after a storied life.