Notable Deaths on May 6
820+ people died on this day throughout history
Micah Jenkins
1835–1864 (age 29)
Magnolia Cemetery
Micah Jenkins was a Confederate general who served with distinction in the American Civil War until his death in combat.
Henry David Thoreau
1817–1862 (age 45)
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
American philosopher, naturalist, and writer who championed civil disobedience and simple living in nature.
Samuel Beardsley
1790–1860 (age 70)
Forest Hill Cemetery
Samuel Beardsley (1790-1860) of Hoosick was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Littleton Waller Tazewell
1774–1860 (age 86)
Elmwood Cemetery
Littleton Waller Tazewell was a prominent Virginia statesman who served as governor and U.S. senator.
Bernard Pivot
1935–2024 (age 89)
cimetière de Quincié-en-Beaujolais
Bernard Pivot (French: [bɛʁnaʁ pivo]; 5 May 1935 – 6 May 2024) was a French journalist, interviewer and host of cul...
Marian Belushi-Miles
1947–2023 (age 76)
Elmwood Cemetery
Marian Belushi-Miles (1947-2023) was an author and widow of actor John Belushi who spent her later years in Chicago and ...
Carlos Parra
1997–2023 (age 26)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Carlos Parra, a native of Los Mochis born in 1997, was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery after his passing in 2023.
Ágnes Gerenday
1951–2023 (age 72)
Óbuda Cemetery
Ágnes Gerenday was a Hungarian choir director known for her dedication to vocal excellence and musical artistry.
Petruška Šustrová
1947–2023 (age 76)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Petruška Šustrová (18 May 1947 – 6 May 2023) was a Czech dissident, journalist, and translator.
Philippe Monnier
1937–2023 (age 86)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Philippe Monnier was a screenwriter devoted to authentic storytelling and cinematic truth.
George Seals
1942–2022 (age 80)
Glen Abbey Memorial Park
George Seals (1942-2022) was an NFL defensive lineman who spent time with the Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, and Ka...
Kuno Todeson
1924–2022 (age 98)
Metsakalmistu
Kuno Todeson (26 May 1924 – 6 May 2022) was an Estonian politician.
Krisztián Berki
1980–2022 (age 42)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Krisztián Berki (1980-2022) was a Hungarian from Tatabánya who was buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Kostas Gousgounis
1931–2022 (age 91)
Artemida
Konstantinos "Kostas" Gousgounis (Greek: Κώστας Γκουσγκούνης; 21 March 1931 – 6 May 2022) was a Gree...
Pervis Staples
1935–2021 (age 86)
Oak Woods Cemetery
Pervis Staples (1935–2021) of Drew was a founding member of the Staples Singers.
Ataman Yalgın
1942–2021 (age 79)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Ataman Yalgın was a respected Turkish ambassador whose diplomatic career advanced Turkey's international relations.
John Ntegyereize
1946–2021 (age 75)
Japan
John Ntegyereize was a Ugandan diplomat or international figure who spent significant time in Japan before his death in ...
Albert Kamenev
1931–2021 (age 90)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Albert Kamenev (1931-2021) was a Russian individual from Poshekhonye who was buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery.
Grace Nutland
1917–2020 (age 103)
George Washington Memorial Park
Grace Nutland was a centenarian whose life spanned from 1917 to 2020 before she was laid to rest at George Washington Me...
Anne Turner Gaillard
1944–2020 (age 76)
Pine Crest Cemetery
Anne Turner Gaillard was an American whose life and occupation are not extensively recorded in public sources.
Nahum Rabinovitch
1928–2020 (age 92)
Har HaMenuchot
Nachum Eliezer Rabinovitch (Hebrew: נַחוּם אֱלִיעֶזֶר רָבִּינוֹבִיץּ׳; 30 April 1928 – ...
Miklós Cser
1947–2020 (age 73)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Miklós Cser was a Hungarian conductor who made significant contributions to Hungarian musical life.
Dmitry Bosov
1968–2020 (age 52)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Dmitry Borisovich Bosov (Russian: Дмитрий Борисович Босов; March 27, 1968 – May 6, 2020) was a Ru...
Birthe Lejeune
1928–2020 (age 92)
cimetière de Chalo-Saint-Mars
Birthe Lejeune was a French resident who lived from 1928 to 2020.
Pierre Riché
1921–2019 (age 98)
Marly-le-Roi
Pierre Riché (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ ʁiʃe]; October 4, 1921 – May 6, 2019) was a French historian specializi...
Jean d'Otreppe de Bouvette
1920–2018 (age 98)
cimetière d’Aineffe
Jean d'Otreppe de Bouvette served his country with quiet dignity and steadfast discipline.
Bill Bless
1939–2016 (age 77)
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens
Bill Bless (1939–2016) died in Indianapolis and was buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Jim Wright
1922–2015 (age 93)
City Greenwood Cemetery
Jim Wright (1922–2015), the Texan statesman who served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, was buried in ...
Eliyahu Zohar
1927–2015 (age 88)
Har HaMenuchot
Eliyahu Zohar was a cherished geologist whose careful work enriched the scientific understanding of the region.
Aharon Kamara
1929–2015 (age 86)
Har HaMenuchot
Aharon Kamara's steady warmth and practical care supported many through life's events.
Włodzimierz Wilkosz
1928–2015 (age 87)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Polish actor and prominent figure in Polish cinema and theater.
Billy Harrell
1928–2014 (age 86)
Oakwood Cemetery
Billy Harrell (1928–2014) of Norristown was a professional baseball player who saw major-league time with the Clevelan...
Bill Dana
1930–2014 (age 84)
Joshua Memorial Park
Bill Dana (1930–2014) was a Pasadena-born comedian and writer best known for the deadpan José Jiménez character.
Thory Bernhards
1920–2014 (age 94)
Helsingborgs krematorium
Thory Bernhards was a Swedish singer.
Beno Sternlicht
1928–2012 (age 84)
Agudat Achim Cemetery
Beno Sternlicht (1928–2012) of Nowy Sącz is remembered through his burial at Agudat Achim Cemetery, marking enduring ...
Jorge Marchesini
1931–2012 (age 81)
La Loma Cemetery
Argentine actor known for his work in theater and film.
Przemysław Cieślak
1955–2012 (age 57)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Przemysław Cieślak was a Polish individual who lived from 1955 to 2012 in Warsaw and was buried at Cmentarz Bródnowsk...
Kalle Männama
1953–2011 (age 58)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Cyclist Kalle Männama inspired teammates and young athletes with his dedication to training and sportsmanship.
Petko Nedkov
1934–2011 (age 77)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Petko Nedkov was a Sofia resident who lived from 1934 to 2011 and was buried at Central Sofia Cemetery.
Svyatoslav Zadery
1960–2011 (age 51)
Bolsheohtinskoe cemetery
Svyatoslav Zadery was a Russian poet and literary artist.
Mary D. Nelson
1913–2010 (age 97)
Arlington National Cemetery
Mary D. Nelson (1913-2010) of Samaria is honored at Arlington National Cemetery.
Dale Leigh Patterson
1956–2010 (age 54)
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Dale Leigh Patterson (1956-2010) hailed from Chicago and is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Orval Dale Burkhart
1950–2010 (age 60)
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Orval Dale Burkhart (1950-2010) is remembered through his burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Les Paul Robley
1955–2010 (age 55)
All Souls Cemetery
Les Paul Robley (1955–2010) of Warren was buried at All Souls Cemetery.
Robert J. Serling
1918–2010 (age 92)
Lake View Cemetery
Robert J. Serling (1918-2010) was an American aviation writer from Cortland whose work celebrated flight history and who...
Ladislav Šolc
1931–2010 (age 79)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Czech community member remembered for his contributions and character.
Einar Tätting
1918–2010 (age 92)
Rättvik cemetery
Einar Tätting was a Swedish bandy player.
Pyotr Matyokin
1917–2010 (age 93)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Pyotr Matyokin was a Soviet scientist whose career spanned most of the twentieth century.
Nina Miglionico
1913–2009 (age 96)
Elmwood Cemetery
Nina Miglionico (1913–2009) was a trailblazing Birmingham politician and civil rights advocate who became the city's f...
Chuan-Chih Hsiung
1915–2009 (age 94)
Bethlehem Memorial Park
Chuan-Chih Hsiung (1915–2009) of Xinjian District was laid to rest at Bethlehem Memorial Park.