Notable Deaths on March 27
820+ people died on this day throughout history
James Harper
1795–1869 (age 74)
Green-Wood Cemetery
James Harper was an American publisher and politician who co-founded Harper & Brothers publishing company.
John Pope
1794–1865 (age 71)
Elmwood Cemetery
John Pope was an American military officer and general during the Civil War era.
Henryk Ficek
1938–2025 (age 87)
Wilkowyja municipal cemetery in Rzeszów
Henryk Ficek was a Polish agronomist whose career in agricultural science contributed to farming advancement from 1938 u...
Avraham Grossman
1936–2024 (age 88)
Har HaMenuchot
Avraham Grossman (Hebrew: אברהם גרוסמן; 10 March 1936 – 27 March 2024) was an Israeli historian and profess...
Alelegn Azene
1998–2024 (age 26)
Arba Minch
Alelegn Azene was a young Ethiopian individual who lived in Arba Minch.
Stanisława Ryster
1942–2024 (age 82)
Powązki Cemetery
Stanisława Ryster (1942-2024) was born in Lviv and was laid to rest at Powązki Cemetery in Poland.
Yury Vaksman
1961–2024 (age 63)
cimetière Saint-Léonce de Iaroslavl
Yury Vaksman was a Russian actor known for his work in theater and film.
Gianni Minà
1938–2023 (age 85)
Campo Verano
Gianni Minà (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒanni miˈna]; 17 May 1938 – 27 March 2023) was an Italian journalist, write...
Egon Parolari
1924–2022 (age 98)
Rosenberg cemetery
Musician Egon Parolari enriched lives with his graceful performances and mentorship.
Alexandra Zabelina
1937–2022 (age 85)
Khovanskoye Cemetery
Alexandra Ivanovna Zabelina (Russian: Александра Ивановна Забелина; 11 March 1937 – 27 March...
Andres Pung
1955–2021 (age 66)
Metsakalmistu
Andres Pung was a devoted university teacher who inspired students with curiosity and rigor.
Gitte Siem Christensen
1954–2021 (age 67)
Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
Gitte Siem Christensen was a celebrated Danish actor whose career enriched Danish theatre and film.
Bohdan Gruchman
1928–2021 (age 93)
Jeżyce cemetery in Poznań
Bohdan Gruchman was a Polish economist who lived from 1928 to 2021.
Aleksandr Yevteyev
1953–2021 (age 68)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Aleksandr Nikolayevich Yevteyev (Russian: Александр Николаевич Евтеев; 22 February 1953 – 27 ...
Dimitri Venediktov
1929–2021 (age 92)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Dimitri Dmitrievich Venediktov (Russian: Дмитрий Дмитриевич Венедиктов; June 8, 1929 – Marc...
Joseph Lowery
1921–2020 (age 99)
Westview Cemetery
Joseph Lowery (1921–2020) was a Huntsville-born civil rights leader and United Methodist minister who co-founded the S...
Zsuzsa Kovács
1945–2020 (age 75)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Zsuzsa Kovács was an actor whose thoughtful portrayals resonated with audiences across generations.
Romuald Gomerski
1935–2020 (age 85)
Osobowice Cemetery
Romuald Gomerski was a journalist whose career contributed significantly to Polish media and public discourse.
Friedrich Achleitner
1930–2019 (age 89)
Feuerhalle Simmering
Friedrich Achleitner (23 May 1930 – 27 March 2019) was an Austrian poet and architecture critic.
Antal Lantos
1929–2018 (age 89)
Rákospalota Cemetery
Hungarian political scientist and academic contributor to Central European political studies.
Aimée Iacobescu
1946–2018 (age 72)
Ghencea Cemetery
Aimée Iacobescu (1 June 1946 – 27 March 2018) was a Romanian actress.
Václav Lanzendorf
1935–2017 (age 82)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Václav Lanzendorf was a Czech resident of Prague's Vinohrady district.
Mother Angelica
1923–2016 (age 93)
Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Mother Angelica, born in Canton in 1923, founded the Eternal Word Television Network and was buried at the Shrine of the...
Josef Valerián
1925–2016 (age 91)
Moravec
Josef Valerián was a Catholic priest from Moravec.
Božena Burešová
1921–2015 (age 94)
Olšany Cemetery
Božena Burešová was a Czech figure whose life reflected the cultural heritage of her nation.
Adolf Kisza
1934–2015 (age 81)
Osobowice Cemetery
Adolf Kisza (1934–2015) was a Polish chemist whose scientific work advanced the field of chemistry.
André Thorent
1922–2015 (age 93)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
André Thorent was a French actor whose performances enriched French theater and cinema across several decades.
James R. Schlesinger
1929–2014 (age 85)
Ferncliff Cemetery
James R. Schlesinger (1929-2014) was an American economist and politician who served as Secretary of Defense and the fir...
Rachel L. Struve
1915–2014 (age 99)
Mountain View Cemetery
Rachel L. Struve (1915–2014) was buried at Mountain View Cemetery after a life spent in Fontanelle.
Niculae Vlădescu
1927–2014 (age 87)
Sfânta Vineri Cemetery
Niculae Vlădescu was a Romanian architect whose designs shaped Romania's built environment.
Dieter Prollius
1944–2014 (age 70)
Dresden
German shot putter from Dresden who represented his country in track and field athletics.
Fay Kanin
1917–2013 (age 96)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Fay Kanin (1917–2013) was a screenwriter and producer who contributed to Hollywood’s Golden Age before being buried ...
Charles William Johnson
1927–2013 (age 86)
Houston National Cemetery
Charles William Johnson (1927–2013) of Powhatan Point rests in Houston National Cemetery.
Philippe Hiquily
1925–2013 (age 88)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Renowned French sculptor.
Jean Offredo
1944–2012 (age 68)
Cemetery of Vanves
Jean Offredo was a respected writer whose literary contributions enriched French cultural heritage.
Paul Traver
1931–2011 (age 80)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Paul Traver (1931-2011) is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery after decades shaped by his local community.
Jacob Appel
1929–2011 (age 82)
Holmen Cemetery
A history teacher celebrated for igniting curiosity and compassion in every classroom.
Jitka Válová
1922–2011 (age 89)
Kladno
Czech painter Jitka Válová (1922–2011) was buried in Kladno.
Heiko R. Blum
1935–2011 (age 76)
Melaten-Friedhof
Heiko R. Blum was a German author whose literary works contributed significantly to twentieth-century German culture.
Stanford Parris
1929–2010 (age 81)
Arlington National Cemetery
Stanford Parris was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia noted for his advocacy on def...
William W. Conley
1917–2010 (age 93)
Itasca Calvary Cemetery
Gentle presence whose steady support strengthened his community.
Bernhard Thebes
1928–2010 (age 82)
Osek Monastery
Bernhard Thebes was a Catholic priest who devoted his life to monastic service at Osek Monastery.
Zdeněk Votýpka
1934–2010 (age 76)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Zdeněk Votýpka was a Czech individual who lived from 1934 to 2010.
Ladislav Gamba
1923–2010 (age 87)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Ladislav Gamba (1923–2010) was a lifelong resident of Prostějov.
Wojciech Szymański
1928–2010 (age 82)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Chemist whose scientific contributions advanced the field of chemistry.
Irving R. Levine
1922–2009 (age 87)
Arlington National Cemetery
Irving R. Levine (1922–2009) born in Pawtucket was interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Helena Bajgarová
1920–2009 (age 89)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Helena Bajgarová (1920–2009) was a Czech pedagogue.
Georgy Tikhonov
1934–2009 (age 75)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian politician whose career in public service extended across several decades.
Dietmar von Dippel
1943–2009 (age 66)
Evangelischer Kirchhof Nikolassee
Dietmar von Dippel was a German lawyer known for his professional dedication to the legal field.
Billy Consolo
1934–2008 (age 74)
Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Billy Consolo, born 1934 in Cleveland, spent a decade as a Major League Baseball infielder and remained connected to the...