Notable Deaths on March 6
840+ people died on this day throughout history
Henry Miller Shreve
1785–1851 (age 66)
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Henry Miller Shreve was an American riverboat captain and engineer who pioneered steamboat navigation on the Mississippi...
Sumner Lincoln Fairfield
1803–1844 (age 41)
Cypress Grove Cemetery
Sumner Lincoln Fairfield (1803-1844) was a writer and poet from Warwick who died at age 41.
Angelica Schuyler Church
1756–1814 (age 58)
Trinity Church Cemetery
Angelica Schuyler Church was an American socialite and daughter of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler.
Krzysztof Kononowicz
1963–2025 (age 62)
Białystok
Krzysztof Kononowicz (1963-2025) was a Polish person from Kętrzyn who was recently buried in Białystok.
Andrzej Karcz
1936–2024 (age 88)
Pyry Cemetery, Warsaw
Andrzej Karcz (1936-2024) was a Polish figure born in Lviv who was laid to rest at Pyry Cemetery in Warsaw.
Victor (Kontuzorov)
1944–2022 (age 78)
Daugavpils
Victor (Kontuzorov) comforted his community through steadfast ministry and compassionate outreach.
Bolesław Basiński
1948–2022 (age 74)
Nowy Sącz
Association football player from Nowy Sącz whose career spanned several decades.
Zdzisław Arlet
1945–2022 (age 77)
Cemetery on Karpacka Street in Bielsko-Biała
Zdzisław Arlet (1945–2022) was a mechanical engineer.
Giuseppe Wilson
1945–2022 (age 77)
Cimitero Flaminio
Giuseppe Wilson (Italian pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe ˈwilson], born Joseph Wilson, 27 October 1945 – 6 March 2022), ...
Yoram Sadeh
1944–2021 (age 77)
Givat Brenner
A diligent translator who opened windows between languages.
Jiří Smýkal
1941–2021 (age 80)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Jiří Smýkal (1941–2021) was a Czech resident of Zlín.
Karahan Çantay
1973–2021 (age 48)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Karahan Çantay was a respected Turkish actor known for his compelling performances in film and theater.
Valery Leontievich Panteleev
1931–2021 (age 90)
Khovanskoye Cemetery
Valery Leontievich Panteleev was an astronomer whose research advanced our understanding of the cosmos.
Valerie Vlčková
1941–2020 (age 79)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Valerie Vlčková (1941–2020) was a Prague resident remembered by her loved ones.
Anne-Marie Berglund
1952–2020 (age 68)
Högalid Church
Anne-Marie Berglund (31 January 1952 – 6 March 2020) was a Swedish poet, novelist, short story writer and pictorial ar...
Edward Stępień
1943–2020 (age 77)
Służew Cemetery (Renety Street)
Polish citizen who lived through much of the 20th century.
Wojciech Fiwek
1924–2020 (age 96)
Doły cemetery
Wojciech Fiwek was a Polish individual who lived from 1924 to 2020 in Łódź and was buried at Doły cemetery.
Odette Spingarn
1925–2020 (age 95)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Odette Spingarn was a French social worker dedicated to community welfare.
Klaus Hoffmeyer
1938–2019 (age 81)
Holmen Cemetery
Klaus Hoffmeyer was a Danish theatrical director whose creative vision shaped the Danish theatre scene.
Lajos Borbély
1952–2019 (age 67)
Megyeri Cemetery
Lajos Borbély was a Hungarian association football player whose athletic career contributed to his nation's sporting he...
Daniela Krzyżanowska-Żurek
1933–2019 (age 86)
St. Hedwig's parish cemetery, Chorzów
Polish teacher dedicated to educating and inspiring her students.
Edith Kouba
1924–2018 (age 94)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Poet Edith Kouba illuminated memory and emotion with her lyrical, thoughtful verse.
Vlastimil Bedrna
1929–2018 (age 89)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Vlastimil Bedrna was a distinguished Czech actor whose career encompassed both stage and film performances.
Muhibbe Darga
1921–2018 (age 97)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Muhibbe Darga (13 June 1921 – 6 March 2018) was a Turkish archaeologist.
Erivan Haub
1932–2018 (age 86)
Mülheim an der Ruhr Main Cemetery
Erivan Karl Matthias Haub (29 September 1932 – 6 March 2018) was a German billionaire businessman, and the managing di...
František Jordán
1940–2017 (age 77)
Cemetery in Mařatice
František Jordán (1940–2017) was a resident of the Mařatice community.
Jacques Gagey
1923–2017 (age 94)
Michery
Jacques Gagey was a psychologist whose empathetic counsel strengthened Michery.
Nancy Reagan
1921–2016 (age 95)
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Manhattan-born Nancy Reagan (1921–2016), an actress turned First Lady of the United States, is interred at the Ronald ...
Alexandre Rawecki
1934–2016 (age 82)
Środa Wielkopolska
Alexandre Rawecki (1934-2016) was a Polish-French individual born in Haillicourt, France, who maintained ties to Poland ...
Danny Lewis
1936–2015 (age 79)
Evergreen Cemetery
Danny Lewis (1936–2015) from Freehold Township is buried at Evergreen Cemetery.
Růžena Dalecká
1933–2015 (age 82)
Cemetery in Tuřany
Růžena Dalecká (1933–2015) was remembered in the Cemetery in Tuřany.
Claus Scholl
1945–2015 (age 70)
Westfriedhof
Claus Scholl was a dedicated professor whose career was marked by academic achievement.
Sheila MacRae
1921–2014 (age 93)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Sheila MacRae (1921–2014) was a British-born American actress and singer who became known for her television roles and...
Phyllis Kugler
1936–2014 (age 78)
Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Phyllis Kugler (1936–2014) was a South Bend resident laid to rest at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park.
Anna Jean Coomes Woods
1924–2014 (age 90)
Guilford Memorial Park
Anna Jean Coomes Woods (1924–2014) was laid to rest at Guilford Memorial Park.
Kazimierz Morawski
1922–2014 (age 92)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish economist Kazimierz Morawski (1922–2014) contributed significantly to twentieth-century Polish economic thought...
Mladen Ivanov
1923–2012 (age 89)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Mladen Ivanov is remembered for the calm strength with which he navigated life’s journey.
Tzvi Tirosh
1928–2012 (age 84)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Tzvi Tirosh’s steadfast devotion to service and family leaves a lasting impression of quiet courage.
Osvald Kocanda
1930–2012 (age 82)
Brno Central Cemetery
Osvald Kocanda (1930–2012) was a longtime Brno resident.
Olof Selling
1917–2012 (age 95)
Uppsala Old Cemetery
Paleobotanist whose research advanced understanding of ancient plant life.
Jean Bartel
1923–2011 (age 88)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Jean Bartel was a Los Angeles-born beauty queen who became Miss America in 1943 and remained a public figure until her 2...
Howard L. Carnahan
1920–2011 (age 91)
Altamont
Howard L. Carnahan (1920–2011) is laid to rest in Altamont.
Domas Butėnas
1926–2011 (age 85)
Andrioniškis cemetery
Historian Domas Butėnas dedicated his life to preserving Lithuania’s cultural memory with dignity and clarity.
Erkan Aydoğan Oflu
1972–2011 (age 39)
Eyüpsultan Cemetery
Erkan Aydoğan Oflu was a Turkish actor in film and television.
Josef Olbrich
1935–2011 (age 76)
Friedhof II der Sophiengemeinde Berlin
Josef Olbrich was a writer who dedicated himself to literary creation.
Bruce Graham
1925–2010 (age 85)
Graceland Cemetery
Bruce Graham (1925-2010) was a Colombian-American architect whose partnership at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill produced sky...
Jim Roland
1942–2010 (age 68)
Oakland Cemetery
Jim Roland (1942–2010) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher buried at Oakland Cemetery in Franklin.
John Tungal
1924–2010 (age 86)
Rahumäe Cemetery
John Tungal was a devoted choir director whose musical leadership enriched his community.
Karol Košúth
1931–2010 (age 79)
Prešov
Karol Košúth was a pioneering football player who helped shape Prešov's sporting tradition.
Olev Pikknurm
1925–2009 (age 84)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Olev Pikknurm was an Estonian music teacher whose dedication to musical education shaped the lives of many students.