Notable Deaths on May 27
700+ people died on this day throughout history
Joseph Miller
1819–1862 (age 43)
Grandview Cemetery
Joseph Miller was an American military officer who served during the Civil War.
Abraham Whipple
1733–1819 (age 86)
Mound Cemetery
Abraham Whipple was a Revolutionary War naval commander from Providence who achieved significant military distinction.
Agata Kowalska-Szubert
1968–2025 (age 57)
Osobowice Cemetery
Agata Joanna Kowalska-Szubert (4 February 1968 – 27 May 2025) was a Polish scholar, habilitated doctor of Dutch lingui...
Thallis Drake
1927–2024 (age 97)
Graceland Cemetery
Thallis Drake, whose life spanned 1927 to 2024, rests at Graceland Cemetery.
Jan Kieniewicz
1938–2024 (age 86)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Jan Oskar Kieniewicz (7 August 1938 – 27 May 2024) was a Polish historian, diplomat and humanities professor.
Stefan Wojtas
1943–2024 (age 81)
New Cemetery in Zakopane
Stefan Wojtas was a Polish pianist whose musical talent enriched Polish cultural life.
Engin Ardıç
1952–2023 (age 71)
Kilyos Cemetery
Engin Ardıç (1 February 1952 – 27 May 2023) was a Turkish writer and a newspaper columnist for the Sabah newspaper.
Angelo Sodano
1927–2022 (age 95)
Asti Cathedral
Angelo Raffaele Sodano (23 November 1927 – 27 May 2022) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.
Tiit Haagma
1954–2021 (age 67)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Tiit Haagma (1954-2021) was an Estonian from Tallinn who was laid to rest at Pärnamäe Cemetery.
Ann Tamm
1950–2021 (age 71)
Nõo Cemetery
Ann Tamm shared her love of skiing and supported athletes as a coach and mentor.
Lorina Kamburova
1991–2021 (age 30)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Lorina Kamburova (Bulgarian: Лорина Камбурова; 25 October 1991 – 27 May 2021) was a Bulgarian actress.
Poul Schlüter
1929–2021 (age 92)
Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
Poul Holmskov Schlüter (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰʌwl ˈhʌlmskʌw ˈslytɐ]; 3 April 1929 – 27 May 2021) was a Da...
Paweł Szwed
1967–2021 (age 54)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Polish editor Paweł Szwed (1967–2021) was a dedicated publishing professional who contributed to Polish cultural life...
Vladilen Nikitin
1936–2021 (age 85)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Vladilen Valentinovich Nikitin (Russian: Владилен Валентинович Никитин; 30 October 1936 – 2...
Andreï Ouritski
1961–2021 (age 60)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian writer whose literary works engaged with contemporary and traditional themes.
Carla Fracci
1936–2021 (age 85)
monumental cemetery of Milan
Carolina "Carla" Fracci (Italian: [ˈkarla ˈfrattʃi]; 20 August 1936 – 27 May 2021) was an Italian prima ballerina, ...
Sam Johnson
1930–2020 (age 90)
Restland Memorial Park
Sam Johnson (1930–2020) was a decorated Korean War veteran and Republican congressman from Texas who survived more tha...
Tony McDade
1980–2020 (age 40)
Southside Cemetery
Tony McDade (1980-2020) became known as a transgender man whose fatal confrontation with police sparked calls for justic...
Pepe Tapia
1942–2020 (age 78)
Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery
Pepe Tapia was a Chilean individual from Santiago who lived from 1942 to 2020 and was buried at Parque del Recuerdo Ceme...
Niels Martin Carlsen
1951–2020 (age 69)
Brønshøj Cemetery
Niels Martin Carlsen was a devoted actor whose work touched the hearts of Danish audiences.
Zenobiusz Kozik
1928–2020 (age 92)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Zenobiusz Kozik (1928–2020) was a Polish economist whose work contributed to the development of economic thought in Po...
Krzysztof Żołnierowicz
1962–2020 (age 58)
Municipal cemetery chapel in Bydgoszcz
Krzysztof Żołnierowicz (18 January 1962 – 27 May 2020) was a Polish chess International Master (1988).
François Weyergans
1941–2019 (age 78)
Montparnasse Cemetery
François Weyergans (French: [fʁɑ̃swa vɛjɛʁɡɑ̃s]; 2 August 1941 – 27 May 2019) was a Belgian writer and direc...
Arda Öziri
1978–2018 (age 40)
Işıkkent Cemetery
Turkish actor known for his work in film and television.
Venta Vecumniece
1927–2017 (age 90)
Forest Cemetery
Actor Venta Vecumniece inspired audiences with her expressive performances and steadfast dedication to the craft.
Krystyna Bukietyńska-Słopecka
1934–2017 (age 83)
Holy Family Cemetery
Krystyna Bukietyńska-Słopecka (1934-2017) was a Polish individual born in Brest who was interred at Holy Family Cemete...
Marek Mazur
1951–2015 (age 64)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Marek Mazur (1951–2015) was a Polish photographer whose artistic vision captured life's significant moments.
Reza Daneshvar
1948–2015 (age 67)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Reza Daneshvar was an Iranian-born individual from Mashhad who lived from 1948 to 2015 and was buried in France.
Rauni Liukko
1940–2014 (age 74)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Rauni Liukko (1940–2014) was a distinguished Finnish sculptor.
Mario De Biasi
1923–2013 (age 90)
major cemetery of Milan
Mario De Biasi was an Italian photographer whose work documented important aspects of Italian culture and history.
Guy Carcassonne
1951–2013 (age 62)
Montmartre Cemetery
Guy Carcassonne was a jurist known for his thoughtful reasoning and principled approach to justice.
Dee Caruso
1929–2012 (age 83)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Dee Caruso was a television writer and producer whose comedic work on classic series left a mark before his 2012 burial ...
Johnny Tapia
1967–2012 (age 45)
San Jose de Armijo Cemetery
Johnny Tapia (1967–2012) was an Albuquerque-born boxer celebrated for his five world championships and is buried at Sa...
Zita Kabátová
1913–2012 (age 99)
Vyšehrad cemetery
Czech actress Zita Kabátová (1913–2012) was buried at Vyšehrad cemetery.
Vidar Christensen
1919–2011 (age 92)
Rádio Regional FM (Florianópolis)
Vidar Christensen was a pioneering director whose work at Rádio Regional FM shaped regional broadcasting.
Jacek Puchała
1956–2011 (age 55)
Kraków Military cemetery
Jacek Puchała was a Polish pediatric surgeon whose medical expertise contributed to advances in children's healthcare.
Yvonne Howell
1905–2010 (age 105)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Yvonne Howell (1905–2010), originally from Chicago, was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Louise Arnold
1923–2010 (age 87)
Swan Point Cemetery
Louise Arnold (1923–2010) was a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who now rests at Swan Po...
John William Finn
1909–2010 (age 101)
Saint Carmel Cemetery
John William Finn (1909–2010) was a U.S. Navy chief petty officer and Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism at Pear...
Ämin Tärcemanof
1924–2010 (age 86)
Yaña Bistä cemetery
Ämin Tärcemanof was a respected community member whose life enriched those around him.
Kahraman Olgaç
1923–2009 (age 86)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Turkish chess player known for his contributions to Turkish chess.
Andrey Kuchayev
1939–2009 (age 70)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Andrey Kuchayev was a Russian writer who lived from 1939 to 2009.
Hans G. Wolfhard
1912–2008 (age 96)
Columbia Gardens Cemetery
Hans G. Wolfhard (1912–2008) drew his final breaths in Basel and rests in Columbia Gardens Cemetery.
Herbert Metsa
1931–2008 (age 77)
Old St. John's cemetery
Herbert Metsa was an economist who combined analytical depth with a steadfast commitment to ethical economic leadership.
Šimon Kočiš
1939–2008 (age 69)
Trnava
Šimon Kočiš was an admired football player whose dedication inspired teammates and fans alike.
František Bršlica
1930–2007 (age 77)
Cemetery in Sady
František Bršlica (1930–2007) was a Catholic priest remembered in Sady.
Boris Krapil
1925–2007 (age 82)
Kuntsevo Cemetery
Soviet chess official who dedicated his career to organizing and promoting chess in the USSR.
Celia Alcántara
1920–2005 (age 85)
Recoleta Cemetery
Argentine screenwriter Celia Alcántara (1920–2005) contributed significantly to the development of Argentine cinema.
Wojciech Standełło
1932–2005 (age 73)
Junikowo Cemetery
Polish actor whose performances enriched Polish theater and cinema.
Milan Vaněk
1930–2004 (age 74)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Milan Vaněk (1930–2004) was a resident of the Zlín region.