Notable Deaths on May 31
670+ people died on this day throughout history
Peter Vivian Daniel
1784–1860 (age 76)
Hollywood Cemetery
Peter Vivian Daniel (1784-1860) was a United States Supreme Court Justice from Virginia.
John Lamb
1735–1800 (age 65)
Trinity Church Cemetery
John Lamb was a New York City patriot and political figure active during the American Revolution.
Kátya Tompos
1983–2024 (age 41)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Kátya Tompos (1983-2024) was a Hungarian individual from Budapest who was interred at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Brian Chisholm
1938–2023 (age 85)
Berrigan
Brian Chisholm OAM (22 February 1938 – 31 May 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne...
Viktor Zubarev
1961–2023 (age 62)
Badalyk Cemetery
Viktor Vladislavovich Zubarev (Russian: Виктор Владиславович Зубарев; 20 February 1961 – 31 ...
Dave "Baby" Cortez
1938–2022 (age 84)
City Cemetery
Dave "Baby" Cortez (1938-2022) was an American musician known for his pop and organ work and is buried at City Cemetery ...
Belaid Mohand Oussaid
1947–2022 (age 75)
cimetière Sidi Yahia
Belaid Mohand Oussaid was a politician who served from 1947 to 2022.
Egbert Hirschfelder
1942–2022 (age 80)
Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery
Egbert Hirschfelder (13 July 1942 – 31 May 2022) was a German rower.
Jan De Vuyst
1934–2021 (age 87)
Aaigem Communal Cemetery
Jan De Vuyst served his community with generosity and steady leadership.
Romain Bouteille
1937–2021 (age 84)
Étampes
Romain Bouteille (24 March 1937 – 31 May 2021) was a French playwright, actor, comedian, and singer.
Raoul Sangla
1930–2021 (age 91)
Billy
Raoul Sangla was a French screenwriter from Billy who lived from 1930 to 2021.
Galina Frolova
1940–2020 (age 80)
Pļavnieki cemetery
Galina Frolova nurtured the written word with a meticulous eye and a calm, steady presence.
Gerhard Brendler
1932–2020 (age 88)
Pankow III cemetery
Gerhard Brendler was a dedicated university teacher who influenced generations of students.
Henri de Grandmaison
1933–2020 (age 87)
Machecoul-Saint-Même
Henri de Grandmaison was a French writer and literary figure.
Jiří Blanda
1934–2019 (age 85)
Roudnice nad Labem cemetery
Jiří Blanda (1934–2019) was a longtime resident of Roudnice nad Labem.
Diamantis Papadopoulos
1956–2019 (age 63)
Triantafyllia
Diamantis Papadopoulos was a dedicated public servant and politician.
Anna Kochanowska
1922–2019 (age 97)
Municipal Cemetery in Olsztyn
Anna Kochanowska (17 May 1922 – 31 May 2019) was a Polish radio journalist, literary director and politician.
Martins Bunkus
1980–2018 (age 38)
Forest Cemetery
Lawyer Martins Bunkus was known for his compassionate advocacy and high professional standards.
Hilde Sochor
1924–2017 (age 93)
Weidling Cemetery
Hilde Sochor was a respected Austrian stage actor whose career enriched the theatrical landscape of her country.
Carl W. Hoffman
1919–2016 (age 97)
Arlington National Cemetery
Carl W. Hoffman (1919-2016) was a U.S. Marine Corps general who led Marines through Korea and Vietnam and later shaped a...
Jan Crouch
1938–2016 (age 78)
Pacific View Memorial Park
Jan Crouch (1938-2016) of New Brockton is laid to rest at Pacific View Memorial Park.
Kalev Pensa
1929–2016 (age 87)
Maarja Cemetery
Kalev Pensa (1929–2016) was a coach whose thoughtful guidance helped athletes reach their potential.
Emmanuel Maubert
1964–2016 (age 52)
Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise
Emmanuel Maubert was a television presenter whose engaging work informed and entertained audiences.
Péter Obersovszky
1960–2015 (age 55)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Journalist remembered for truthful reporting and unwavering integrity.
James Pascoe
1936–2014 (age 78)
New York City
James Pascoe was a Detroit-born man whose life concluded in New York City in 2014.
Émile August
1931–2014 (age 83)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Émile August was a Belgian-born individual from Liège who lived from 1931 to 2014 and was buried in France.
Shimon Bar Hama
1925–2013 (age 88)
Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery
Shimon Bar Hama was an educator remembered for championing inclusive classrooms.
Carsten Bengt-Pedersen
1942–2013 (age 71)
Skoven Kirkegård
Carsten Bengt-Pedersen was a university teacher admired for nurturing curiosity and rigorous thinking among his students...
Philip Rose
1921–2011 (age 90)
Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium
Philip Rose (1921-2011) was a New York City resident now interred at Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium.
Pauline Betz
1919–2011 (age 92)
Saint Gabriel Cemetery
Pauline Betz was an American tennis champion who claimed multiple Grand Slam titles in the 1940s before turning professi...
Kalim Kamenko
1962–2011 (age 49)
Yarkon Cemetery
Actor Kalim Kamenko brought heartfelt depth to every role, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and peers.
Louise Bourgeois
1911–2010 (age 99)
Cutchogue Cemetery
Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010) was a French-born sculptor and installation artist whose work made her one of the 20th ce...
Boyd Converse
1932–2010 (age 78)
Condon Grove Cemetery
Boyd Converse (1932–2010) of Milburn lies at Condon Grove Cemetery.
Rika Shalev
1923–2010 (age 87)
Kinneret Cemetery
Painter Rika Shalev is remembered for her evocative work and her nurturing influence in the art community.
Antonín Přichystal
1936–2010 (age 74)
Cemetery in Tuřany
Antonín Přichystal (1936–2010) was remembered in the Cemetery in Tuřany.
Çetin Topçuoğlu
1956–2010 (age 54)
Kabasakal Cemetery
Turkish association football player and athlete.
Lilyana Ruseva
1932–2009 (age 77)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Lilyana Ruseva was a painter whose calming vision brought the Bulgarian landscape to life.
Valerie Mrázková
1924–2009 (age 85)
Cemetery in Kvítkovice
Valerie Mrázková was a twentieth-century Czech citizen.
Roger Lescure
1912–2009 (age 97)
Brive-la-Gaillarde
Roger Lescure was a French Resistance fighter who courageously fought against Nazi occupation during World War II.
Przemysław Urbański
1925–2008 (age 83)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Przemysław Urbański was a dedicated university teacher who influenced Polish academic life throughout his career.
Eugeniusz Molczyk
1925–2007 (age 82)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish politician dedicated to public service and national advancement.
J. Edwin Seegmiller
1920–2006 (age 86)
El Camino Memorial Park
J. Edwin Seegmiller was an American physician and medical researcher renowned for his work on metabolic diseases.
Ida M Onorato
1941–2006 (age 65)
El Carmelo Cemetery
Ida M. Onorato (1941–2006) is interred at El Carmelo Cemetery.
Minčo Semov
1935–2006 (age 71)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Mincho Semov was a political scientist who inspired reflection and principled discourse on governance.
Franciszek Wybrańczyk
1934–2006 (age 72)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Franciszek Wybrańczyk was a Polish musician whose artistic career spanned from 1934 to 2006.
Viktor Maamägi
1917–2005 (age 88)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Historian Viktor Maamägi inspired students with his thoughtful research and passion for Estonia's past.
Florian Jesionowski
1926–2005 (age 79)
Communal cemetery in Opole
Florian Jesionowski (1926–2005) was a Polish architect.
Alberta Martin
1906–2004 (age 98)
New Ebenezer Cemetery
Alberta Martin (1906–2004) of Danleys Crossroads was laid to rest in New Ebenezer Cemetery.
Walter E. Rogers
1908–2001 (age 93)
Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Walter E. Rogers was a thoughtful presence who uplifted his community.
Jim Whatley
1913–2001 (age 88)
Evergreen Memorial Park
Jim Whatley (1913–2001) was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park in Alexander City.