Notable Deaths on May 20
720+ people died on this day throughout history
Alexander Brydie Dyer
1815–1874 (age 59)
Arlington National Cemetery
Alexander Brydie Dyer (1815-1874) was a Richmond native and military officer laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery...
George Wendt
1948–2025 (age 77)
Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums
George Wendt (born 1948) is an American actor best known for portraying Norm Peterson on the sitcom Cheers.
Janusz Bartkowicz
1937–2025 (age 88)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Janusz Bartkowicz was a Polish draftsperson with a long career in technical design.
Tadeusz Paprocki
1932–2025 (age 93)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Tadeusz Paprocki was a Polish athletics competitor whose career exemplified dedication to sport and physical achievement...
Bill Serong
1936–2024 (age 88)
Warrandyte
William Michael Serong (5 May 1936 – 20 May 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and No...
Yoel Sher
1933–2023 (age 90)
Har HaMenuchot
Yoel Sher devoted his life to diplomacy, building bridges and representing Israel with dignity around the world.
József Bessenyei
1949–2023 (age 74)
Farkasréti Cemetery
József Bessenyei (1949-2023) was a Hungarian person from Budapest who was laid to rest at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Jacques-Daniel Boucher
1949–2023 (age 74)
Les Hauteurs
Father Jacques-Daniel Boucher (1949–2023) was a Catholic priest in Les Hauteurs devoted to pastoral ministry.
Christian Aaron Boulogne
1962–2023 (age 61)
cimetière de Jouy-en-Josas
Christian Aaron Boulogne (11 August 1962 – May 2023), also known as Ari Boulogne and Ari Päffgen, was a French photog...
Hillar Palamets
1927–2022 (age 95)
Metsakalmistu
Teacher Hillar Palamets inspired generations of students through thoughtful mentorship and lifelong devotion to learning...
Kirill Teiter
1952–2022 (age 70)
Metsakalmistu
Kirill Teiter (25 August 1952 – 20 May 2022), self-styled as Kirill I was an Estonian politician and humorist, as well...
Ingvar Cronhammar
1947–2021 (age 74)
Gjellerup
Ingvar Cronhammar (17 December 1947 – 20 May 2021) was a Swedish-Danish sculptor, who lived in Denmark from 1965 until...
Ion Dichiseanu
1933–2021 (age 88)
Bellu Cemetery
Ion Dichiseanu (20 October 1933 – 20 May 2021) was a Romanian actor.
Ray Thomas
1940–2021 (age 81)
Glenmorus Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
Ray Thomas (2 July 1940 – 20 May 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian...
Francisco Brines
1932–2021 (age 89)
General Cemetery of Valencia
Francisco Brines was a distinguished writer whose literary contributions earned him recognition and respect.
Pimen Zainea
1929–2020 (age 91)
Mănăstirea Sihăstria Putnei
Pimen Zainea was an Eastern Orthodox priest whose spiritual ministry and monastic dedication enriched the faith communit...
Louis Vacheron
1927–2020 (age 93)
cimetière de Quincié-en-Beaujolais
Louis Vacheron was a politician who served his community from 1927 to 2020.
Mira Zakai
1942–2019 (age 77)
Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery
Mira Zakai (Hebrew: מירה זכאי; 21 September 1942 – 20 May 2019) was an Israeli contralto.
Niki Lauda
1949–2019 (age 70)
Heiligenstädter Friedhof
Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda (22 February 1949 – 20 May 2019) was an Austrian racing driver, motorsport executive, an...
Irène De Boeck
1922–2019 (age 97)
Mere
Irène De Boeck was a devoted mother whose steady presence uplifted her family and neighbors.
Jiří Hanák
1936–2019 (age 83)
Brno Central Cemetery
Jiří Hanák was a skilled photographer whose artistic vision enriched his community.
Eulla Carpenter
1935–2018 (age 83)
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
Eulla Carpenter (1935–2018) was a Hazel Green resident buried at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.
Billy Cannon
1937–2018 (age 81)
Greenoaks Memorial Park
Billy Cannon (1937–2018) was a Heisman Trophy-winning football halfback for LSU who is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Pa...
Michał Nawrocki
1943–2018 (age 75)
Wawrzyszewski Cemetery
Michał Nawrocki (1943–2018) was a Polish physicist whose scientific work contributed to his field.
Juta Eskel
1927–2017 (age 90)
Metsakalmistu
Juta Eskel was a sculptor whose graceful works and steady mentorship left an enduring mark on Estonian art.
Ants Nummert
1934–2017 (age 83)
Tartu Uspenski cemetery
A respected veterinary scientist whose research and mentorship enriched animal care in Estonia.
Miron Gross
1948–2017 (age 69)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Miron Gross lived from 1948 to 2017, leaving behind cherished memories.
Hanne Falkensteen
1936–2017 (age 81)
Hørsholm Kirkegård
Hanne Falkensteen was a physiotherapist known for her compassionate care and mentorship.
Riyasat Ali Zafar Bijnori
1940–2017 (age 77)
Mazar-e-Qasmi
Riyasat Ali Zafar Bijnori was an Islamic scholar born during the British Raj in 1940 who died in 2017 and was buried at ...
Alfred Kusiak
1930–2017 (age 87)
Doły cemetery
Alfred Kusiak was a community member whose life spanned the twentieth century.
Andrzej Urbański
1954–2016 (age 62)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish politician whose service contributed to Poland's governance and development.
Sylwester Czaplicki
1925–2016 (age 91)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Sylwester Czaplicki was a physician whose career was devoted to patient care and medical practice.
Gabriel
1940–2016 (age 76)
Blagoveshchensk
Gabriel was an Eastern Orthodox priest in Blagoveshchensk dedicated to spiritual ministry.
Mary Ellen Trainor
1952–2015 (age 63)
Skylawn Memorial Park
Mary Ellen Trainor, born in San Francisco in 1952, was an actress known for roles in hit films and is buried at Skylawn ...
János Liebner
1923–2015 (age 92)
Döbling Cemetery
János Liebner was a musician active in Central Europe.
Eugene W. Linse
1923–2014 (age 91)
Modena
Eugene W. Linse (1923–2014) called Modena home and was buried there.
Miroslav Kraus
1935–2014 (age 79)
Hybrálec cemetery
Miroslav Kraus (1935–2014) was a member of the Hybrálec community.
András Magyar
1946–2013 (age 67)
Megyeri Cemetery
Greek-Catholic priest devoted to spiritual ministry and pastoral care.
Anders Eliasson
1947–2013 (age 66)
Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery
Anders Eliasson (1947–2013) was a Swedish composer whose musical works contributed to contemporary Scandinavian classi...
Witali Timiräsef
1937–2013 (age 76)
Arskoe cemetery
Witali Timiräsef was a respected economist whose career advanced economic understanding and analysis.
Carrie Smith
1925–2012 (age 87)
Fairmount Cemetery
Carrie Smith (1925–2012) of Fort Gaines was laid to rest at Fairmount Cemetery.
Bob Leath
1927–2012 (age 85)
Tyler Memorial Park and Cemetery
Bob Leath (1927–2012) was a longtime Tyler resident whose life concluded with burial at Tyler Memorial Park and Cemete...
Anne Gayle Ingram
1924–2011 (age 87)
Carrollton
Anne Gayle Ingram (1924–2011) was a Carrollton resident whose story concluded in her hometown cemetery.
Kęstutis Čilinskas
1946–2011 (age 65)
Palanga cemetery
Lawyer Kęstutis Čilinskas offered steady guidance and compassionate advocacy to those he served.
Jerzy Breitkopf
1930–2011 (age 81)
Powązki Cemetery
Jerzy Breitkopf (1930-2011) was a Polish figure born in Vilnius and buried at Warsaw's Powązki Cemetery.
Hugh Wolfe
1912–2010 (age 98)
Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery
Hugh Wolfe (1912–2010) from Mason is buried at Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Bent Axen
1925–2010 (age 85)
Holmen Cemetery
Bent Axen was a Danish pianist whose musical talent and performances brought artistry and joy to audiences.
Gunilla Åkerström-Hougen
1933–2010 (age 77)
Stampen Cemetery
Gunilla Åkerström-Hougen was a Swedish art historian.
Zbigniew Hołda
1950–2009 (age 59)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Zbigniew Hołda was a Polish lawyer whose career was dedicated to the practice of law and the pursuit of justice.
Gellért Raksányi
1925–2008 (age 83)
Balatongyörök
Gellért Raksányi (1925–2008) was a Hungarian actor.