Notable Deaths on March 8
830+ people died on this day throughout history
Kali Kalo
1926–2024 (age 98)
First Cemetery of Athens
Kalliopi Damvergi (Greek: Καλλιόπη Δαμβέργη; 20 December 1926 – 8 March 2024) was a Greek actress of ...
Okan Gedikali
1961–2023 (age 62)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Okan Gedikali was a Turkish association football player whose career spanned several decades.
Marcel Amont
1929–2023 (age 94)
Saint-Cloud cemetery
Marcel Amont (French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl amɔ̃]; born Marcel Jean-Pierre Balthazar Miramon, [maʁsɛl ʒɑ̃ pjɛ�...
Aleksander Szerwentke
1927–2022 (age 95)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Aleksander Szerwentke (1927–2022) was a notable figure whose life embodied the values of his era.
Rasim Öztekin
1959–2021 (age 62)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Rasim Öztekin (Turkish pronunciation: [ɾa'sim 'œz'tecin]) (14 January 1959 – 8 March 2021) was a Turkish actor.
Moises A. Navas
1985–2020 (age 35)
Arlington National Cemetery
Moises A. Navas (1985–2020) is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Čestmír Stašek
1926–2020 (age 94)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Čestmír Stašek (1926–2020) was a dedicated teacher buried in Vinohrady Cemetery.
Anders Åberg
1948–2020 (age 72)
Djursholms Begravningsplats
Anders Åberg (born 4 September 1948 – 8 March 2020) was a Swedish actor.
Coco Hotahota
1941–2020 (age 79)
Uranie Cemetery
Coco Hotahota (1 January 1941 — 8 March 2020) was a French Polynesian dancer and choreographer who founded the Temaeva...
Kelly Catlin
1995–2019 (age 24)
Lakewood Cemetery
Kelly Catlin (1995-2019) was an American Olympic cyclist who captured multiple world titles in the team pursuit.
II. Mesrob Mutafyan
1956–2019 (age 63)
Şişli Armenian Cemetery
Archbishop Mesrob II Mutafyan (in Armenian Մեսրոպ Բ Մութաֆեան), or Mutafian, also known as Mesrop Mutafy...
Endre Lengyel
1931–2018 (age 87)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Endre Lengyel inspired minds through patient teaching and unwavering curiosity.
Ercan Yazgan
1946–2018 (age 72)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Ercan Yazgan (4 April 1946 – 8 March 2018) was a Turkish comedian and political satirist.
Ludmila Ženčáková
1923–2017 (age 94)
Cemetery in Přerov
Ludmila Ženčáková (1923–2017) was a longtime resident of the Přerov community.
Roman Kazimierz Meissner
1939–2017 (age 78)
Junikowo Cemetery
Polish physician dedicated to medical practice and community health.
Ruth Tene (Tiles)
1936–2016 (age 80)
Segula Cemetery
A gifted writer whose words touched many lives.
Wojciech Skrodzki
1935–2016 (age 81)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Wojciech Skrodzki was a Polish art historian and cultural scholar.
Kazimierz Mielec
1928–2016 (age 88)
Junikowo Cemetery
Kazimierz Mielec was an accomplished Polish agronomist and agricultural scientist.
Sam Simon
1955–2015 (age 60)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Sam Simon was a television writer and producer who co-developed "The Simpsons" before dedicating his later years to phil...
Lew Soloff
1944–2015 (age 71)
Sharon Gardens Cemetery
Lew Soloff (1944-2015) was an American jazz trumpeter and composer celebrated for his work with Blood, Sweat & Tears and...
Karol Wolfke
1915–2015 (age 100)
Holy Family Cemetery
Karol Wolfke (1915-2015) was a Polish person born in Zurich who was laid to rest at Holy Family Cemetery.
Angela Mary Engleheart
d. 2015
Kendal
Angela Mary Engleheart was a British individual whose life details are limited in available records.
William Guarnere
1923–2014 (age 91)
SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery
Decorated World War II paratrooper and 'Band of Brothers' figure William Guarnere (1923–2014) hailed from Philadelphia...
Ivan Jirout
1942–2014 (age 72)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Ivan Jirout (1942–2014) was a resident of the Zlín region.
Irwin L. Goldstein
1937–2013 (age 76)
Beth David Cemetery
Irwin L. Goldstein (1937–2013) is interred at Beth David Cemetery.
Raymond Telles
1915–2013 (age 98)
Evergreen Cemetery
Raymond Telles was a pioneering American diplomat and the first Hispanic mayor of El Paso, buried at Evergreen Cemetery.
Kremena Stancheva
1941–2013 (age 72)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Singer Kremena Stancheva shared the warmth of Bulgarian song through her resonant voice.
Márton Horváth
1941–2013 (age 72)
Sümeg
An accomplished glass artist whose creative vision transformed glass into meaningful works of art.
İsmet Bozdağ
1916–2013 (age 97)
Aşiyan Asri Cemetery
A Turkish author whose literary contributions enriched Turkish intellectual and cultural traditions.
Franz Schneider
1932–2013 (age 81)
Ostfriedhof
Franz Schneider was a dedicated professor whose scholarly work influenced many students and colleagues.
Raymond Jouart
1928–2013 (age 85)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Raymond Jouart (1928-2013) was a French individual born in Paris's 4th arrondissement and buried in the Grave of Jouart.
Väinö Purje
1928–2012 (age 84)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Chef Väinö Purje delighted friends and patrons with thoughtful hospitality.
Felix Steinwandtner
1937–2012 (age 75)
Südwestfriedhof
Felix Steinwandtner was an Austrian politician.
Dezső Szilágyi
1922–2010 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Dezső Szilágyi (1922-2010) was a Hungarian individual from Gyula who was buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Mihály Vargha
1952–2010 (age 58)
Farkasrét Jewish cemetery
Mihály Vargha was an architect whose thoughtful designs thoughtfully balanced beauty and purpose.
Aleksander Sarapuu
1941–2009 (age 68)
Metsakalmistu
Singer Aleksander Sarapuu shared his gift with audiences until his death in 2009.
Rabbi Shmuel Elazar Halperin
1932–2009 (age 77)
Har HaMenuchot
Rabbi Shmuel Elazar Halperin was a devoted historian and teacher whose insights inspired generations to embrace their he...
Stanisław Brodziński
1915–2009 (age 94)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Stanisław Brodziński was a Polish citizen and historical figure.
Lucy G. Acosta
1926–2008 (age 82)
Restlawn Memorial Park
Lucy G. Acosta was a Miami-based community advocate who spent her life supporting local families.
Jaroslav Pešek
1923–2008 (age 85)
Malenice
Jaroslav Pešek was a Czech painter who lived from 1923 to 2008.
Christopher Barrios, Jr.
2001–2007 (age 6)
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Christopher Barrios Jr. (2001–2007) was a young Brunswick resident buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Marty Martínez
1941–2007 (age 66)
Green Acres Memorial Gardens
Marty Martínez (1941–2007) was a Cuban-born professional baseball infielder who is interred at Green Acres Memorial G...
Fred Rice
1918–2005 (age 87)
Forest Hill Cemetery
Fred Rice (1918–2005) is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Zinaida Saar
1915–2005 (age 90)
Tartu Uspenski cemetery
Pediatrician Zinaida Saar devoted herself to caring for children with steady compassion.
László Csányi
1924–2005 (age 81)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Jurist celebrated for his steadfast commitment to justice.
Konstantin Ionovitsj Korsjoenov
1920–2005 (age 85)
Novoshakhtinsk
Konstantin Ionovitsj Korsjoenov was a resident of Novoshakhtinsk who lived from 1920 to 2005.
Leland G. Cagwin
1915–2004 (age 89)
West Point Cemetery
Leland G. Cagwin (1915-2004) is buried at West Point Cemetery.
Wallace M. Greene
1907–2003 (age 96)
Arlington National Cemetery
Wallace M. Greene (1907-2003) of Waterbury served as the 23rd Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mae-Marie Irons
1924–2003 (age 79)
Los Gatos Memorial Park
Mae-Marie Irons (1924-2003) was an American whose life in San Jose is remembered through her interment at Los Gatos Memo...
Nicole Louvier
1933–2003 (age 70)
Montparnasse Cemetery
French writer and literary figure of twentieth-century Paris.