Notable Deaths on May 25
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Gaston
1931–2025 (age 94)
Vaison-la-Romaine
Gaston was an esteemed conductor whose musical leadership enriched the cultural landscape.
Hugues Gall
1940–2024 (age 84)
Giverny Churchyard
Hugues Randolph Gall (French pronunciation: [yg gal]; 18 March 1940 – 25 May 2024) was a French opera manager who was ...
Gyula Tellér
1934–2023 (age 89)
Óbuda Cemetery
Gyula Tellér was a Hungarian politician whose career in public service contributed to Hungarian political life.
İlham Gencer
1926–2023 (age 97)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Bozkurt İlham Osman Gencer (30 August 1925 – 24 May 2023) was a Turkish jazz pianist, singer and composer.
Riad Haidar
1951–2023 (age 72)
Biała Podlaska
Riad Haidar (Polish: [ˈrjat xaˈi.dar]; Arabic: رياض حيدر, romanized: Riyāḍ Ḥaydar [riːˈɑːdˤ ħaj.dar...
Xavier Soleil
d. 2023
Montparnasse Cemetery
Xavier Soleil was a valued member of his community.
Jean-Louis Murat
1952–2023 (age 71)
cimetière de La Bourboule
Jean-Louis Bergheaud (28 January 1952 – 25 May 2023), better known by the stage name Jean-Louis Murat, was a French mu...
Lívia Gyarmathy
1932–2022 (age 90)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Lívia Gyarmathy (8 January 1932 – 25 May 2022) was a Hungarian film director and screenwriter.
Zenon Krzywański
1928–2022 (age 94)
Junikowo Cemetery
Zenon Krzywański was a botanist whose research advanced the understanding of plant science.
Tõnu Kilgas
1954–2021 (age 67)
Metsakalmistu
Tõnu Kilgas (13 August 1954 – 25 May 2021) was an Estonian singer (baritone) and stage, film, voice, and television a...
Les Reed
1932–2021 (age 89)
Euroa Public Cemetery
Leslie George Reed (16 August 1932 – 25 May 2021) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the VFL...
George Floyd
1973–2020 (age 47)
Houston Memorial Gardens
George Floyd (1973-2020) of Fayetteville, whose death at the hands of police sparked worldwide protests, worked as a sec...
Antoni Pieniążek
1940–2020 (age 80)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Antoni Pieniążek was a Polish politician who served his community and nation.
Edith Aron
1923–2020 (age 97)
Golders Green Crematorium
Edith Aron was a writer whose literary career spanned much of the twentieth century.
Radoslav Goldmann
1932–2019 (age 87)
Cemetery in Židenice
Radoslav Goldmann was a dedicated physician whose medical practice served his community for many years.
Peter Schellenbaum
1939–2018 (age 79)
Minusio Cemetery
Peter Schellenbaum was a writer whose literary works explored profound themes of human experience.
Piet Kee
1927–2018 (age 91)
Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan
Piet Kee (1927-2018) was a Dutch organist and composer from Zaandam who was buried at Algemene Begraafplaats Kleverlaan.
Geraldo Pantaleão Sá Peixoto Pinheiro
1951–2018 (age 67)
Cemitério de São João Baptista
Geraldo Pantaleão Sá Peixoto Pinheiro was a Brazilian from Manaus who lived from 1951 to 2018 and was interred at Cemi...
Robert E. Haebel
1927–2017 (age 90)
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert E. Haebel was a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant general who held senior command and staff positions during the Cold ...
Thomas P. Ringkob
1940–2017 (age 77)
Jackson
Thomas P. Ringkob (1940–2017) hailed from Jackson and was interred there following a long life.
Pál Kertai
1927–2016 (age 89)
public cemetery, Debrecen
Pál Kertai was a Hungarian physician who dedicated his career to healthcare and patient care.
Karel Sion
1929–2016 (age 87)
cemetery in Humpolec
Karel Sion (1929–2016) was a Czech resident of Humpolec.
Stanisław Trzeszczkowski
1945–2016 (age 71)
Służew Cemetery (Renety Street)
Polish painter whose works enriched the post-war artistic landscape.
Räüf İğlamof
1941–2016 (age 75)
Yaña Bistä cemetery
Räüf İğlamof was a respected community member whose life was valued by those around him.
John M. Murphy
1926–2015 (age 89)
St. Peter's Cemetery
John M. Murphy spent decades in Congress advocating for his New York constituents and the maritime industries he knew we...
John Siegal
1918–2015 (age 97)
Saint Casimir's Lithuanian Catholic Cemetery
John Siegal (1918-2015) was an American football tackle for the Chicago Bears who returned to Pennsylvania after his NFL...
Wanda Krystyna Kalińska
1946–2015 (age 69)
Wierchomla Wielka
Wanda Krystyna Kalińska (1946-2015) was a Polish individual from Warsaw who was buried in Wierchomla Wielka.
Yevgeny Korchagin
1945–2015 (age 70)
Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery
Yevgeny Korchagin (1945–2015) was remembered in his community and laid to rest at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery.
Herb Jeffries
1913–2014 (age 101)
Hollywood
Herb Jeffries (1913–2014) was a pioneering African American jazz singer and actor from Detroit who was laid to rest in...
Matthew Saad Muhammad
1954–2014 (age 60)
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Matthew Saad Muhammad (1954–2014), a former world light heavyweight boxing champion, was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Alfred Hug
1934–2014 (age 80)
Rosenberg cemetery
Association football player Alfred Hug inspired teammates and fans through his commitment to the game.
Walt Budko
1925–2013 (age 88)
Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens
Walt Budko (1925-2013) of Kearny was a professional basketball player in the early NBA before being interred at Dulaney ...
Jiří Sudolský
1931–2013 (age 82)
Cemetery Nusle
Jiří Sudolský (1931–2013) lived a life deeply rooted in Czech culture and tradition.
Jan Szewczyk
1934–2013 (age 79)
Cmentarz rzym.-kat. w Kiełpinie
Jan Szewczyk (1934–2013) was a Polish resident remembered by his community.
Carl F. Barnes
1935–2012 (age 77)
Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Carl F. Barnes (1935–2012) was a Virginia resident whose life touched the Olivet Presbyterian Church community.
Harold Craig
1926–2012 (age 86)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Harold Craig (1926–2012) spent his later years in Bono and is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Gene Smith
1917–2011 (age 94)
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Gene Smith (1917-2011) was laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery following his years in Ansley, Nebraska.
Paul J. Wiedorfer
1921–2011 (age 90)
Moreland Memorial Park
Medal of Honor recipient Paul J. Wiedorfer (1921–2011), a Baltimore native, was buried at Moreland Memorial Park after...
Endel Annus
1915–2011 (age 96)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Librarian Endel Annus cherished the transformative power of books for all readers.
Markus Matthes
1977–2011 (age 34)
Wilmersdorf Cemetery
Artist remembered for his work and contributions during his lifetime.
André Trichard
1929–2011 (age 82)
cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost
André Trichard was a thoughtful politician committed to serving the people of Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost.
Myron E. Greene
1915–2010 (age 95)
Crown Hill Cemetery
Myron E. Greene (1915–2010) lived in Buffalo and was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Jarvis Williams
1965–2010 (age 45)
Oak Hill West Cemetery
Jarvis Williams (1965–2010) was a Palatka, Florida native whose life is memorialized at Oak Hill West Cemetery in his ...
Viliam Valent
1957–2010 (age 53)
Ústřední hřbitov Neředín
Viliam Valent (1957–2010) rests at Ústřední hřbitov Neředín.
J. R. Simplot
1909–2008 (age 99)
Morris Hill Cemetery
J. R. Simplot (1909–2008) of Dubuque, the longtime agribusiness entrepreneur, was buried at Morris Hill Cemetery.
Marianne Kaindl
1915–2008 (age 93)
Simmeringer Friedhof
Marianne Kaindl was a beloved writer whose thoughtful stories resonated deeply with readers until her passing in 2008.
László Nedeczky
1913–2008 (age 95)
Farkasréti Cemetery
László Nedeczky was a Hungarian fencer whose competitive career contributed to Hungary's athletic heritage.
Věra Šimonová
1950–2008 (age 58)
Cemetery in Hranice
Věra Šimonová (1950–2008) was a resident of Hranice.
Tullia Linders
1925–2008 (age 83)
cimetière du Nord de Solna
Swedish archaeologist and scholar (1925–2008).
Pierre-François Gonidec
1914–2008 (age 94)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Pierre-François Gonidec (1914-2008) was a French individual from Pléneuf-Val-André who lived to the age of 94.