Notable Deaths on May 24
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Duke Ellington
1899–1974 (age 75)
Woodlawn Cemetery
One of the most influential jazz musicians and composers of the 20th century.
Benjamin Carr
1768–1831 (age 63)
St. Peter's Churchyard
Benjamin Carr (1768-1831) was a London-born musician and composer who worked in America buried in St. Peter's Churchyard...
William H. Winder
1775–1824 (age 49)
Green Mount Cemetery
William H. Winder was a Maryland military officer who served prominently during the War of 1812.
Christos Rokofyllos
1931–2025 (age 94)
First Cemetery of Athens
Christos Rokofillos (Greek: Χρήστος Ροκόφυλλος; 19 November 1931 – 24 May 2025) was a Greek lawyer, d...
Jan Kačer
1936–2024 (age 88)
Cemetery in Slivenec
Jan Kačer (1936-2024) was a renowned Czech actor from Holice celebrated for his extensive career in film, television, a...
Adil Serdar Saçan
1962–2023 (age 61)
Eyüpsultan Cemetery
Adil Serdar Saçan (21 September 1962 – 24 May 2023) was a Turkish police chief who oversaw numerous high-profile inve...
Tadeusz Jankowski
1930–2022 (age 92)
New Cemetery in Zakopane
Tadeusz Jankowski (20 April 1930 – 24 May 2022) was a Polish cross-country skier.
Stanisław Salmonowicz
1931–2022 (age 91)
Cemetery of St. George in Toruń
Stanisław Salmonowicz (9 November 1931 – 24 May 2022) was a Polish historian, professor of the Nicolaus Copernicus Un...
Desiree Gould
1945–2021 (age 76)
King Solomon Memorial Park
Desiree Gould (1945-2021) was an American actress known for her work on stage and screen before being laid to rest at Ki...
Aldona Jodkaitė
1928–2021 (age 93)
Petrašiūnai Cemetery
Jodkaitė brought warmth and intelligence to every stage she graced.
Ron Rhodes
1932–2021 (age 89)
Melbourne General Cemetery
Ronald Thomas Rhodes (17 November 1932 – 24 May 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in th...
Cabo Almi
1962–2021 (age 59)
Campo Grande
José Almi Pereira Moura full name of Cabo Almi, born on 17 December 1962, in Jardim Olinda and died on 24 May 2021, in ...
William J. Small
1926–2020 (age 94)
Waldheim Cemetery Co.
William J. Small (1926–2020), a Chicago native, built a career as a broadcast journalist and network executive before ...
Ádám Böhm
1944–2020 (age 76)
Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery
Ádám Böhm paired medical rigor with a reassuring presence.
Anna Zawadzka
1932–2020 (age 88)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Pedagogue dedicated to education and the development of young learners.
Jean-Loup Dabadie
1938–2020 (age 82)
Les Portes-en-Ré
Jean-Loup Dabadie (27 September 1938 – 24 May 2020) was a French journalist, writer, lyricist, screenwriter, novelist,...
Sue Dauphin
1928–2019 (age 91)
Jacksonville
Sue Dauphin (1928–2019) spent her final years in Jacksonville, where she was buried.
Noëlle Colin
1927–2019 (age 92)
Borey
Noëlle Colin was a steady and compassionate presence in Borey whose kindness left a lasting impression.
Jerry Maren
1920–2018 (age 98)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Jerry Maren (1920–2018) was an American film and television actor famous for being one of the last surviving Munchkins...
Zbigniew Wojterkowski
1925–2018 (age 93)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Zbigniew Wojterkowski was a member of the community whose life spanned nearly a century of Polish history.
Elżbieta Krywsza-Fedorowicz
1944–2018 (age 74)
Kraków Military cemetery
Elżbieta Krywsza-Fedorowicz was a Polish production designer whose work enhanced film and theater.
Roland Le Bail
1924–2018 (age 94)
cimetière d'Achères
Roland Le Bail will be remembered for his gentle presence and unfailing kindness in serving those around him.
Sonny West
1938–2017 (age 79)
Crestview Funeral Home, Memory Gardens & Cremation
Sonny West (1938–2017), known as a longtime member of Elvis Presley's Memphis Mafia, was buried at Crestview Funeral H...
Igor Zektser
1937–2016 (age 79)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Igor Zektser was a Russian scientist whose research contributed to the advancement of his field.
Marcus Belgrave
1936–2015 (age 79)
United Memorial Gardens
Marcus Belgrave (1936–2015) was a Detroit-born jazz trumpeter whose career spanned decades before he was buried in Uni...
Cvi Loker
1915–2014 (age 99)
Har HaMenuchot
Diplomat Cvi Loker served with integrity and helped cultivate international understanding.
Stanisław Bortnowski
1935–2014 (age 79)
Batowice Cemetery
Stanisław Bortnowski was a dedicated pedagogue committed to education and student development.
Roland Bacri
1926–2014 (age 88)
Levallois-Perret Cemetery
Roland Bacri was a French poet whose literary contributions enriched French poetic tradition.
Jan Kozel
1940–2013 (age 73)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech architect whose designs contributed to the development of Czech built environments.
Raúl "Chóforo" Padilla
1940–2013 (age 73)
Mexico City
Mexican actor Raúl "Chóforo" Padilla entertained audiences throughout his career in Mexico City.
Paul Tamkivi
1927–2012 (age 85)
Metsakalmistu
Electrical engineer Paul Tamkivi combined technical mastery with steadfast mentorship.
Meyer Zini
1921–2012 (age 91)
Har HaMenuchot
Meyer Zini was a cherished member of his community whose life spanned from 1921 to 2012.
Ole Bostrup
1934–2012 (age 78)
Asminderød Kirkegård
Ole Bostrup was a chemist whose careful research advanced the practical applications of science.
Ottó Szombati Gille
1930–2012 (age 82)
Cemetery Rulikowski
Ottó Szombati Gille was a Hungarian writer whose literary contributions and creative works enriched cultural traditions...
Huguette Marcelle Clark
1906–2011 (age 105)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Huguette Marcelle Clark (1906-2011) was an American heiress and philanthropist known for her reclusive life and vast art...
Marijonas Giedrys
1933–2011 (age 78)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Screenwriter celebrated for portraying Lithuanian life with warmth and thoughtful insight.
Mihály Bogárdi
1925–2011 (age 86)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Mihály Bogárdi's journalism honored fairness and kept the public discourse grounded in integrity.
Fulvio Cerofolini
1928–2011 (age 83)
Staglieno Cemetery Pantheon
Fulvio Cerofolini was a politician committed to public service and community advancement.
Morrie Martin
1922–2010 (age 88)
Saint Francis Borgia Cemetery
Morrie Martin (1922–2010) of Dixon, a former Major League pitcher, was interred at Saint Francis Borgia Cemetery.
Jana Chlumová
1945–2010 (age 65)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Jana Chlumová was a Czech woman who lived from 1945 to 2010.
Gunnar Moberger
1918–2009 (age 91)
cimetière du Nord de Solna
Gunnar Moberger was a Swedish physician whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Jimmy McGriff
1936–2008 (age 72)
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery
Jimmy McGriff (1936–2008) of Germantown was a soul-jazz organist whose final resting place is Brigadier General Willia...
Audley Cole
1913–2008 (age 95)
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Audley Cole (1913–2008) was a Pittsburgh native laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Datuk Rangkayo Batuah
1923–2007 (age 84)
Kalibata
Datuk Rangkayo Batuah was a military personnel who served his nation with dedication and honor.
Didier Raguenet
1916–2007 (age 91)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Didier Raguenet (1916-2007) was a French resident of Paris's 17th arrondissement who lived into his nineties.
Harold Dembo
1915–2006 (age 91)
Shalom Memorial Park
Harold Dembo was a Chicago resident who died in 2006 and is buried at Shalom Memorial Park.
Grégoire Bertrand-Hardy
1929–2006 (age 77)
Monastère Saint Silouane
Grégoire Bertrand-Hardy dedicated himself to contemplative prayer and gentle hospitality.
Alois Widhalm
1922–2005 (age 83)
Kagraner Friedhof
Alois Widhalm was a reliable civil servant who served the community with integrity.
Sándor Dobsa
1934–2005 (age 71)
Megyeri Cemetery
Sándor Dobsa scored a lasting legacy by blending tradition and innovation in Hungarian composition.
Suzanne Bardèche
1910–2005 (age 95)
Cimetière de Charonne
Suzanne Bardèche was remembered by friends and family for her quiet kindness and steadfast presence.