Notable Deaths on May 4
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Tabitha Moffatt Brown
1780–1858 (age 78)
Salem Pioneer Cemetery
Tabitha Moffatt Brown was a Massachusetts-born philanthropist and educator who founded the Tabitha Brown House in Salem.
Rufus Putnam
1738–1824 (age 86)
Mound Cemetery
Rufus Putnam was a Revolutionary War officer and pioneer who founded Marietta, Ohio and played a key role in westward se...
Anna Panagiotopoulou
1945–2024 (age 79)
Zografou cemetery
Anna Panagiotopoulou (Greek: Άννα Παναγιωτοπούλου; 30 July 1945 – 4 May 2024) was a Greek actress, ...
Leon Zaręba
1924–2023 (age 99)
Salwator Cemetery
Leon Zaręba was a Polish professor whose career encompassed nearly a century of academic achievement.
Henri Coulonges
1936–2023 (age 87)
Passy Cemetery
Henri Coulonges (1936-2023) was a French individual from Deauville who was buried at Passy Cemetery.
Ali Fuat Eyüboğlu
1931–2022 (age 91)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Ali Fuat Eyüboğlu was a dedicated Turkish politician who served his community throughout his career.
Maury Lloyd Hanson Jr.
1919–2020 (age 101)
Purcellville
Maury Lloyd Hanson Jr. (1919–2020) spent over a century in Loudoun County, leaving behind a quiet legacy in northern V...
Mary Doyle Hovanec
1935–2020 (age 85)
Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens
Mary Doyle Hovanec (1935–2020) was a Binghamton native laid to rest at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
Don Shula
1930–2020 (age 90)
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery
Don Shula was the winningest coach in NFL history, guiding the Miami Dolphins to an undefeated season.
Jim Carroll
1939–2020 (age 81)
Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery
Jim Carroll (10 August 1939 – 4 May 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian ...
John S. Morris
1925–2019 (age 94)
Hamilton
John S. Morris (1925-2019) is buried in Hamilton.
Cathy Godbold
1974–2018 (age 44)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Cathy Godbold was an Australian singer known for her powerful voice and versatile musical performances.
Abi Ofarim
1937–2018 (age 81)
Neuer Israelitischer Friedhof
Abi Ofarim (born Avraham Reichstadt; Hebrew: אבי עופרים; October 5, 1937 – May 4, 2018) was an Israeli musici...
Gérard Hourbette
1953–2018 (age 65)
Cimetière de Bellaing
Musician Gérard Hourbette filled audiences with inspiration through his vibrant performances.
Bob Summerhays
1927–2017 (age 90)
Florida National Cemetery
Bob Summerhays (1927–2017) was an American football player who appeared as a linebacker in the National Football Leagu...
Ahmet Şükrü Esen
1917–2017 (age 100)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Turkish politician who served his nation throughout the 20th century.
Bob Bennett
1933–2016 (age 83)
Salt Lake City Cemetery
Bob Bennett served Utah with quiet dedication through three terms in the U.S. Senate.
Vlasta Vojtová
1927–2016 (age 89)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Vlasta Vojtová (1927–2016) was a longtime resident of the Zlín region.
Rita Renoir
1934–2016 (age 82)
Russian Orthodox Cemetery in Nice
Rita Renoir was a luminous actor whose heartfelt performances captivated audiences and nurtured aspiring artists.
Ross Lonsberry
1947–2014 (age 67)
San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Ross Lonsberry (1947–2014) of Humboldt is interred at San Fernando Mission Cemetery.
Erich Rein
1932–2014 (age 82)
Liiva Cemetery
Television director Erich Rein shaped programs with imaginative storytelling and steady leadership.
Anne Wicke
1951–2013 (age 62)
Denneville
Anne Wicke translated voices with great care, opening doors between cultures through her work.
Bogdan Tomalevski
1924–2012 (age 88)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Architect whose thoughtful designs brought harmony to the built environment.
László Illés
1928–2012 (age 84)
Farkasréti Cemetery
A university teacher whose mentorship encouraged generations of learners to explore boldly.
Osman Zeki Oral
1925–2012 (age 87)
Zonguldak Province
Osman Zeki Oral was a Turkish painter whose work contributed to Turkish visual arts and culture.
Krystyna Ciechomska
1921–2012 (age 91)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Accomplished Polish actress and performer.
Winona Ott
1944–2011 (age 67)
City of Mesa Cemetery
Winona Ott (1944–2011) left Soda Springs to be buried at City of Mesa Cemetery.
Shlomo Lev-Ami
1919–2011 (age 92)
Yarkon Cemetery
Historian Shlomo Lev-Ami offered generations thoughtful interpretations of Israel’s past and inspired lasting respect ...
Karolina Borchardt
1920–2011 (age 91)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Karolina Borchardt was an accomplished Polish actor whose talent graced the stage.
Rudolf Eggs
1915–2011 (age 96)
Ivry-en-Montagne
Rudolf Eggs served with steadfast dedication as a military professional and later guided others with the same quiet stre...
Ernie Harwell
1918–2010 (age 92)
Oakwood Cemetery
Ernie Harwell (1918–2010) of Washington was the legendary voice of the Detroit Tigers for more than four decades and a...
Stefan Zabieglik
1945–2010 (age 65)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Stefan Zabieglik was a Polish philosopher whose intellectual work advanced philosophical discourse.
Vida Firouz-Rezay
1938–2010 (age 72)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Vida Firouz-Rezay (1938-2010) was an Iranian-born individual who lived in Tehran before being buried in France.
Dom DeLuise
1933–2009 (age 76)
Calvary Cemetery
Dom DeLuise was an Emmy-nominated actor and comedian whose film, television, and culinary collaborations made him a belo...
Daniel Goldreyer
1927–2009 (age 82)
Montrepose Cemetery
Daniel Goldreyer (1927–2009) came from Brooklyn and now lies at Montrepose Cemetery.
Rimantas Didžgalvis
1945–2009 (age 64)
Karmėlava cemetery
Rimantas Didžgalvis was a dedicated public servant who championed civic engagement and democracy.
Václav Lukáš
1912–2009 (age 97)
Vysoké nad Jizerou cemetery
Václav Lukáš (1912–2009) was a historian whose work enriched Czech historical scholarship.
Zhanna Teleshevskaya
1941–2009 (age 68)
Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery
Zhanna Teleshevskaya was a journalist whose reporting contributed to public discourse.
Reidun Nortvedt
1947–2008 (age 61)
Grefsen Church
Reidun Nortvedt was a novelist celebrated for her empathetic and reflective storytelling.
Ahmet Özmumcu
1929–2008 (age 79)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Ahmet Özmumcu was a Turkish politician who dedicated his career to public service and governance.
Lucien Jeunesse
1918–2008 (age 90)
cimetière de Landévant
Singer Lucien Jeunesse lent his voice to beloved chansons.
František Petrášek
1920–2007 (age 87)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
František Petrášek (1920–2007) lived in the Zlín region.
Tadeusz Kotula
1923–2007 (age 84)
Evangelical Cemetery of the Augsburg Confession in Warsaw
Prominent Polish historian whose scholarly contributions enriched the nation's understanding of its past.
Luba Kadison
1906–2006 (age 100)
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Luba Kadison (1906–2006) was laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Sergey Agapov
1932–2006 (age 74)
Bykovo cemetery
Sergey Agapov was a Soviet test pilot who dedicated his career to advancing aviation technology.
Floyd L. Becker
1932–2005 (age 73)
Trinity Cemetery
Floyd L. Becker (1932–2005) of Jonesboro was laid to rest at Trinity Cemetery.
Olga Dutková
1910–2004 (age 94)
Olšany Cemetery
Olga Dutková was a Czech woman born in Novoselitsia who lived from 1910 to 2004 and was buried in the Orthodox cemetery...
İhsan Güven
1924–2004 (age 80)
Istanbul
Turkish military personnel who served throughout the 20th century.
Ercüment Batanay
1927–2004 (age 77)
Feriköy Cemetery
Turkish musician whose career contributed significantly to the musical heritage of Turkey.
Giorgio Brambilla
1926–2004 (age 78)
urban cemetery of Monza
Giorgio Brambilla was an Italian politician whose career advanced public service and governance.