Notable Deaths on May 14
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Charles Jared Ingersoll
1782–1862 (age 80)
The Woodlands
Charles Jared Ingersoll was a Philadelphia lawyer, author, and politician who lived from 1782 to 1862.
Michael Portier
1795–1859 (age 64)
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Michael Portier was a French-born American Catholic bishop who served in the Gulf Coast region from 1795 to 1859.
Théodore Guérin
1798–1856 (age 58)
Sisters of Providence Convent Cemetery
Théodore Guérin was a French-born Catholic nun and founder of the Sisters of Providence in America.
Robert Stanard
1781–1846 (age 65)
Shockoe Hill Cemetery
Robert Stanard was an esteemed Virginia judge and legal professional of the early 19th century.
James Tilton
1745–1822 (age 77)
Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
James Tilton was a Kent County physician and surgeon who served as Surgeon General of the United States Army.
Jeannette Laot
1925–2025 (age 100)
Landerneau
Jeannette Laot was a dedicated trade unionist from Landerneau.
Daniel Bilalian
1947–2025 (age 78)
Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery
Daniel Bilalian (10 April 1947 – 14 May 2025) was a French journalist, news anchor and television presenter.
Leonora Schildkraut
1931–2024 (age 93)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Leonora Schildkraut (1931–2024) spent much of her life in California and is interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Ayten Gökçer
1940–2024 (age 84)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Ayten Gökçer (née Kaçmaz; 26 January 1940 – 14 May 2024) was a Turkish actress who performed across theatre, film,...
Uri Savir
1953–2022 (age 69)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Uri Savir (Hebrew: אורי סביר; 7 January 1953 – 14 May 2022) was an Israeli diplomat and politician.
Jakob Christensen
1946–2022 (age 76)
Holmen Cemetery
Jakob Christensen was a Danish playwright whose theatrical works contributed to the cultural landscape.
Czesław Głombik
1935–2022 (age 87)
Centralny Cmentarz Komunalny w Katowicach
Czesław Głombik (1935-2022) was a Polish individual from Zabrze who was buried at Centralny Cmentarz Komunalny w Katow...
Christian Giudicelli
1942–2022 (age 80)
Cimetière de Pantin
Christian Giudicelli (27 June 1942 – 14 May 2022) was a French novelist and literary critic.
Ester Mägi
1922–2021 (age 99)
Metsakalmistu
Ester Mägi (10 January 1922 – 14 May 2021) was an Estonian composer.
Jaime Garza
1954–2021 (age 67)
Panteón Francés
Jaime Francisco Garza Alardín (January 28, 1954 – May 14, 2021), known professionally as Jaime Garza, was a Mexican a...
Paul A. Hamel
1939–2020 (age 81)
Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Paul A. Hamel (1939–2020) was a Worcester resident buried at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Ruth Handzel
1936–2020 (age 84)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Ruth Handzel was a dedicated information scientist who bridged research and practice with a collaborative spirit.
Ivo Sapunov
1932–2020 (age 88)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Ivo Sapunov was a renowned Bulgarian paleontologist whose research enriched our understanding of prehistoric life.
Béla Udvaros
1925–2020 (age 95)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Béla Udvaros was a renowned Hungarian theatrical director whose innovative vision shaped dramatic arts.
Henryk Jaskuła
1923–2020 (age 97)
Cmentarz komunalny (na Zasaniu) w Przemyślu
Henryk Jaskuła (22 October 1923 – 14 May 2020) was a yachtsman, sailing captain, and electrical engineer.
Małgorzata Niepokulczycka
1944–2020 (age 76)
Municipal Cemetery in Sopot, Poland
Polish economist Małgorzata Niepokulczycka (1944–2020) advanced economic understanding through her scholarly contribu...
Tim Conway
1933–2019 (age 86)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Tim Conway was an Emmy-winning comedian and actor beloved for his improvisational work on The Carol Burnett Show.
Tom Wolfe
1930–2018 (age 88)
Hollywood Cemetery
Tom Wolfe (1930–2018) was a Richmond-born American author and journalist whose remains lie in Hollywood Cemetery.
János Korda
1929–2018 (age 89)
Farkasréti Cemetery
János Korda was a dedicated Hungarian civil engineer whose work shaped the nation's infrastructure.
Marion Anderson
1934–2017 (age 83)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Marion Anderson (1934–2017) of New York is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Frances Prindle Taft
1921–2017 (age 96)
Lake View Cemetery
Frances Prindle Taft (1921–2017) was a New Haven-born individual who was interred at Lake View Cemetery.
Brad Grey
1957–2017 (age 60)
Hillside Memorial Park
Brad Grey (1957-2017) was a New York City–born entertainment executive and film producer buried at Hillside Memorial P...
Hugo Josef Pitel
1928–2017 (age 89)
Třeboň
Hugo Josef Pitel (1928-2017) was a Czech resident from Klatovy who was buried in Třeboň.
Drahomíra Tichá
1930–2017 (age 87)
cemetery in Kuřim
Drahomíra Tichá (1930–2017) was a Czech woman who lived a full life in Kuřim.
Zenon Bancer
1929–2017 (age 88)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Zenon Bancer (1929–2017) was a Polish politician dedicated to public service.
Irina Kartasheva
1922–2017 (age 95)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Irina Kartasheva was a Russian actor known for her dedicated performances in theater and cinema.
Susan Cayley
1934–2017 (age 83)
Church of All Saints, Brompton-by-Sawdon
Susan Cayley is remembered for the warmth she brought to the congregation of All Saints in Brompton-by-Sawdon.
Bozhidar Petkov
1940–2015 (age 75)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Composer Bozhidar Petkov enriched Bulgaria’s cultural landscape with evocative music.
Ryszard Pełka
1955–2015 (age 60)
Pobitno Cemetery in Rzeszów
Ryszard Pełka was a Polish engineer whose career advanced technical progress in his nation.
Stepan Morozov
1977–2015 (age 38)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Stepan Morozov was a Russian actor known for his compelling performances in film and theater.
Aaïcha Bergamin
1932–2014 (age 82)
Begraafplaats Sint Barbara Amsterdam
Aaïcha Bergamin (1932–2014) was a madam in Amsterdam.
Miroslav Nedorost
1923–2014 (age 91)
Cemetery in Přerov
Miroslav Nedorost (1923–2014) was a longtime resident of Přerov.
Jerry Ayres
1936–2013 (age 77)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Jerry Ayres (1936–2013) of Richmond is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Naim Rajuan
1928–2013 (age 85)
Yarkon Cemetery
Naim Rajuan was an accomplished composer whose musical legacy continues to inspire.
Pierre-Marie Ziegler
1950–2013 (age 63)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Pierre-Marie Ziegler (1950–2013) was a French painter whose artistic contributions reflected the vitality of contempor...
Jean-Michel Krivine
1932–2013 (age 81)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Jean-Michel Krivine was a French surgeon whose medical career extended from 1932 to 2013.
Henri Tibi
1930–2013 (age 83)
Cimetière de Pantin
Henri Tibi was a French printer whose craftsmanship contributed to the printing industry.
Mitchell Guist
1964–2012 (age 48)
Lusk Cemetery
Mitchell Guist was a devoted Louisiana outdoorsman whose love for the bayou kept his family and community close.
Anatoly Stepanov
1931–2012 (age 81)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Anatoly Stepanov was a Russian screenwriter whose creative works contributed to Soviet and Russian cinema.
Joseph Wershba
1920–2011 (age 91)
Pinelawn Memorial Park
Joseph Wershba (1920–2011) was a New York City journalist best known for his investigative reporting and is buried at ...
Sándor N. Szabó
1944–2011 (age 67)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Actor Sándor N. Szabó brought unforgettable characters to life with intensity and warmth.
Vladimir Bessolov
1939–2011 (age 72)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Vladimir Bessolov was a professional whose career reflected dedication and commitment to his life's work.
Mikołaj Szczęsny
1945–2010 (age 65)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Mikołaj Szczęsny (1945-2010) was a Polish person born in Poznań who was buried at the Central Cemetery in Szczecin.
Marian McDougall
1913–2009 (age 96)
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Marian McDougall (1913-2009) was a Portland resident buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Wilbur Tennant
1942–2009 (age 67)
New England Cemetery
Wilbur Tennant (1942–2009) of New England was buried at New England Cemetery.