Notable Deaths on May 22
710+ people died on this day throughout history
Harm Jan Huidekoper
1776–1854 (age 78)
Greendale Cemetery
Harm Jan Huidekoper (1776-1854) was a Dutch-American businessman and philanthropist from Hoogeveen.
Antonín Hepnar
1932–2025 (age 93)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech architect remembered for his contributions to the built environment.
Akın Uğurlu
1950–2023 (age 73)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Akın Uğurlu was a talented Turkish voice actor whose work contributed to Turkish film, television, and animation.
Huvy Elisha
1927–2022 (age 95)
Har HaMenuchot
Huvy Elisha's paintings celebrated light and community, leaving a calm, enduring influence.
József Duró
1966–2022 (age 56)
public cemetery, Debrecen
József Duró was a respected football coach known for his mentorship and tactical acumen.
Edminas Bagdonas
1963–2021 (age 58)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Edminas Bagdonas (23 October 1963 – 22 May 2021) was a Lithuanian politician and diplomat.
Jiřina Šiklová
1935–2021 (age 86)
Olšany Cemetery
Jiřina Šiklová (17 June 1935 – 22 May 2021) was a Czech sociologist.
Harold Lambert
1922–2021 (age 99)
Keilor
Harold Lambert (1922-2021) was an Australian from Essendon who was buried at Keilor.
Jacqueline Caurat
1927–2021 (age 94)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Jacqueline Caurat (23 July 1927 – 22 May 2021) was a French television presenter and journalist.
Luigi Simoni
1939–2020 (age 81)
Italy
Luigi "Gigi" Simoni (22 January 1939 – 22 May 2020) was an Italian football official, player and manager.
Francine Holley
1919–2020 (age 101)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Francine Holley (1919–2020) was a French painter whose artistic legacy contributed to twentieth-century visual culture...
Eduard Punset
1936–2019 (age 83)
La Vilella Baixa
Eduard Punset i Casals (Catalan: [əðuˈaɾt punˈsɛt]; 9 November 1936 – 22 May 2019) was a Spanish politician, law...
Philip Roth
1933–2018 (age 85)
Bard College Cemetery
Philip Roth (1933-2018) of Newark is buried at Bard College Cemetery.
Márta Papp
1948–2018 (age 70)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Márta Papp was a dedicated Hungarian university teacher who influenced generations of students.
Cabiria Andreian Cazacu
1928–2018 (age 90)
Ghencea Cemetery
Cabiria Andreian Cazacu (February 19, 1928 – May 22, 2018) was a Romanian mathematician known for her work in complex ...
Josu Esnal Arrizabalaga
1966–2018 (age 52)
Polloe Cemetery
Josu Esnal Arrizabalaga (1966–2018) was a dedicated professional in the sales sector.
Mario E. Ramirez
1926–2017 (age 91)
Roselawn Cemetery
Mario E. Ramirez (1926–2017) was a Roma community member laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.
Nicky Hayden
1981–2017 (age 36)
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Nicky Hayden (1981–2017) of Owensboro was interred at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery after a life remembered i...
Kunnar Laansalu
1953–2016 (age 63)
Liiva Cemetery
Kunnar Laansalu is honored as an athletics competitor who exemplified perseverance and camaraderie.
Тимофеев, Валерий Александрович
1941–2016 (age 75)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vasily Alexandrovich Bykov (1941-2016) was a Russian individual who was buried at New Cemetery.
Albert Baciocco
1931–2015 (age 84)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Albert Baciocco (1931–2015) was a U.S. Navy rear admiral from San Francisco interred at the Naval Academy Cemetery.
Marques Haynes
1926–2015 (age 89)
Ridgeview Memorial Park
Marques Haynes (1926-2015) of Oklahoma was a legendary Harlem Globetrotters ball handler buried at Ridgeview Memorial Pa...
Petra Uexküll
1923–2015 (age 92)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Petra Uexküll was a critic whose thoughtful commentary guided readers toward deeper appreciation of the arts.
Henri Procaccia
1939–2014 (age 75)
Cemetery of Ris-Orangis
Henri Procaccia (1939–2014) was a French engineer.
Gordon Swann
1931–2013 (age 82)
Citizens Cemetery
Gordon Swann, who died in 2013, is buried at Citizens Cemetery.
Lev Delyusin
1923–2013 (age 90)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Lev Delyusin was a Russian historian who dedicated his career to scholarly research and historical analysis.
Lee Rigby
1987–2013 (age 26)
Middleton Cemetery
Lee Rigby is remembered for his dedicated military service and the integrity he showed to family and comrades.
Albion W. Knight, Jr.
1924–2012 (age 88)
Arlington National Cemetery
Albion W. Knight, Jr. (1924–2012) was a bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church from Jacksonville who is buri...
Juanita Boisseau
1911–2012 (age 101)
Calverton National Cemetery
Juanita Boisseau (1911-2012) was a Baltimore native whose long life ended with burial at Calverton National Cemetery.
Pavel Blecha
1930–2012 (age 82)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Pavel Blecha (1930–2012) was remembered at Vinohrady Cemetery in Prague.
Antonín Doubrava
1928–2012 (age 84)
Cemetery in Mařatice
Antonín Doubrava (1928–2012) was a member of the Mařatice community.
Dobromil Holub
1949–2012 (age 63)
Cemetery in Kvítkovice
Dobromil Holub (1949–2012) was a resident of Kvítkovice.
Hüseyin Derin Yarsuvat
1943–2012 (age 69)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Turkish lawyer and legal professional.
Margaret Matthews Cowart
1925–2011 (age 86)
Maple Hill Cemetery
Margaret Matthews Cowart (1925-2011) was an American track and field athlete who won a bronze medal in the 1952 Olympic ...
George Henry Strohsahl, Jr.
1937–2011 (age 74)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
George Henry Strohsahl, Jr. (1937-2011) was a U.S. Navy officer laid to rest at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery...
Stanisław Frączek
1924–2011 (age 87)
Cmentarz Lipowy w Gliwicach
Stanisław Frączek (1924–2011) was a Polish electrical engineer.
Тимошкин, Михаил Евгеньевич
1950–2011 (age 61)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Evgeny Borisovich Pugachyov (1950-2011) was a Russian figure buried at Kuzminskoye Cemetery in Moscow.
Bram's
1973–2011 (age 38)
Clamart
Bram's shared her voice with grace, leaving a quiet legacy in Clamart.
Alain Métayer
1926–2010 (age 84)
cimetière de Liez
French sculptor whose artistic works contributed to the cultural landscape of twentieth-century France.
Jack Mildren
1949–2008 (age 59)
IOOF Cemetery
Jack Mildren (1949–2008) of Kingsville, known as an American football player, is buried at IOOF Cemetery.
Helen Kauksi
1950–2008 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Helen Kauksi was a textile artist who combined tradition and innovation to craft deeply expressive works.
François Dornier
1913–2008 (age 95)
Cemetery of Bry-sur-Marne
François Dornier was a devoted spiritual guide whose compassion comforted many.
Ali Rıza Berkem
1908–2007 (age 99)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Ali Rıza Berkem was a Turkish scientist whose research contributed significantly to Turkish scientific advancement.
Stanisław Czekański
1941–2007 (age 66)
Central Cemetery in Sanok
Stanisław Czekański (1941-2007) was a Polish person buried at Central Cemetery in Sanok.
Enio Conti
1913–2005 (age 92)
Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park
Enio Conti (1913–2005) was an American football guard who played in the NFL before retiring to Naples.
Jiří Sika
1932–2005 (age 73)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Jiří Sika (1932–2005) was a resident of the Zlín region.
Horace Hendrickson
1910–2004 (age 94)
Montlawn Memorial Park
Horace Hendrickson (1910-2004) was raised in Delphos and was buried at Montlawn Memorial Park.
Richard Biggs
1960–2004 (age 44)
Crown Hill Cemetery
Richard Biggs is remembered for his expressive performances and for bringing grace to every role he played.
József Barcza
1932–2004 (age 72)
public cemetery, Debrecen
His scholarship and steady presence nurtured a deeper appreciation for church history among many.
Law Kwok Wai
1934–2004 (age 70)
St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery
Law Kwok Wai was a Hong Kong actor known for his performances in Asian cinema.