Notable Deaths on May 7
780+ people died on this day throughout history
Salmon P. Chase
1808–1873 (age 65)
Spring Grove Cemetery
Chief Justice of the United States and Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln.
Isaac T. Hopper
1771–1852 (age 81)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Isaac T. Hopper was a Quaker abolitionist and social reformer who aided fugitive slaves throughout his life.
Joe Don Baker
1936–2025 (age 89)
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Joe Don Baker (1936–2025) was an American actor from Groesbeck known for tough-guy roles in film and television, from ...
Hilda Sabbo
1930–2024 (age 94)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
A dedicated physician whose calm wisdom comforted generations.
Jan Wróblewski
1936–2024 (age 88)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Jan "Ptaszyn" Wróblewski (27 March 1936 – 7 May 2024) was a Polish jazz musician, composer and arranger.
William Kisum
1931–2023 (age 92)
Søndermark Cemetery
William Kisum was an actor whose heartfelt performances connected deeply with audiences.
Kevin Corcoran
1931–2022 (age 91)
Lilydale Memorial Park
Kevin Patrick Corcoran (15 August 1931 – 7 May 2022) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourn...
Cânân Aritman
1950–2022 (age 72)
Doğançay Cemetery
Turkish physician whose medical career was dedicated to healing and advancing healthcare.
Marek Grabowski
1950–2022 (age 72)
Saint Roch Cemetery in Częstochowa
Marek Grabowski (8 February 1950 – 7 May 2022) was a Polish doctor and politician.
Yuri Averbakh
1922–2022 (age 100)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yuri Lvovich Averbakh (Russian: Юрий Львович Авербах; 8 February 1922 – 7 May 2022) was a Russian ch...
Ants Otsa
1942–2021 (age 79)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Ants Otsa was a resident of Tartu, Estonia who lived from 1942 to 2021 and was buried at Rahumäe Cemetery.
Avraham Hamra
1943–2021 (age 78)
Holon
Avraham Hamra was a person born in Damascus in 1943 who died in 2021 and was buried at Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery in Isr...
Yegor Ligachev
1920–2021 (age 101)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yegor Kuzmich Ligachev (also transliterated as Ligachyov; Russian: Егор Кузьмич Лигачёв; 29 November 1...
Thomas Kevin Milo Jr.
1976–2020 (age 44)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Thomas Kevin Milo Jr. (1976–2020) was a Yonkers native whose life concluded with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Alfonsas Vincentas Ambraziūnas
1933–2020 (age 87)
Rokantiškės Cemetery
Alfonsas Vincentas Ambraziūnas (12 May 1933 – 7 May 2020) was a Lithuanian sculptor known for designing the memorial ...
József Verhás
1939–2020 (age 81)
Rákospalota Cemetery
Hungarian physicist whose research advanced scientific understanding and education.
Jiří Peca
1962–2020 (age 58)
Cemetery in Prosek
Jiří Peca (1962–2020) was a member of the Prague community.
İbrahim Gökçek
1980–2020 (age 40)
Kayseri
İbrahim Gökçek (30 September 1980 – 7 May 2020) was a musician of the Turkish revolutionary band Grup Yorum in whic...
Václav Postránecký
1943–2019 (age 76)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Václav Postránecký (8 September 1943 – 7 May 2019) was a Czech actor, director, theater teacher and dubber.
Roman Toi
1916–2018 (age 102)
Metsakalmistu
Roman Toi (18 June 1916 – 7 May 2018) was an Estonian-Canadian composer, choir conductor, and organist.
Maurane
1960–2018 (age 58)
Oudergem Communal Cemetery
Claudine Luypaerts, better known as Maurane (pronounced [moʁan]; 12 November 1960 – 7 May 2018), was a Francophone Be...
Thomas Hempel
1942–2018 (age 76)
Solna cemetery
Thomas Ivar Hempel (28 March 1942 – 7 May 2018) was a Swedish radio journalist.
Janusz Sauer
1936–2018 (age 82)
Jeżyce cemetery in Poznań
Janusz Sauer was a Polish poet who lived from 1936 to 2018.
Jerzy Jogałła
1940–2018 (age 78)
Tyniec parish cemetery
Jerzy Jogałła (1940–2018) was a talented actor whose performances enriched Polish theater and cinema.
Mikhail German
1933–2018 (age 85)
Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery
Mikhail Yurievich German (Russian: Михаи́л Ю́рьевич Ге́рман; 23 February 1933 – 7 May 2018) was ...
Jérôme Darnaudet
1968–2018 (age 50)
Bédéchan
Jérôme Darnaudet was a chief executive officer celebrated for his thoughtful leadership and his commitment to nurturin...
Ahto Vesmes
1931–2017 (age 86)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Ahto Vesmes embodied trust and warmth on television, guiding audiences through news with compassion.
Karl-Erik Djusberg
1927–2017 (age 90)
Spånga cemetery
Swedish ice hockey player who competed during the mid-20th century.
Thure Jadestig
1922–2017 (age 95)
Svedvi cemetery
Thure Jadestig was a Swedish individual born in 1922 who died in 2017 and was buried at Svedvi cemetery.
Levon Panos Dabağyan
1933–2017 (age 84)
Şişli Armenian Cemetery
Levon Panos Dabağyan was a prominent Armenian writer whose literary works enriched Armenian cultural traditions.
Krystyna Kotowicz
1920–2017 (age 97)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Krystyna Kotowicz (1920-2017) was a Polish woman who lived through nearly a century of Poland's turbulent history and wa...
Lucjan Pracki
1923–2016 (age 93)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Lucjan Pracki was a Polish journalist and media professional.
Earl Douglas Mitchell
1929–2015 (age 86)
Houston
Earl Douglas Mitchell (1929–2015) hailed from Owasso and was laid to rest in Houston.
Arieh Elias
1921–2015 (age 94)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Arieh Elias was an accomplished Israeli actor known for his theatrical and cinematic performances.
Berthe Van Hyfte
1921–2015 (age 94)
Schoonselhof
Berthe Van Hyfte enchanted audiences with her operatic voice and generous spirit.
Dale Evans
1937–2014 (age 77)
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Dale Evans (1937–2014) from Pierce was laid to rest at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Aleš Rybář
1944–2014 (age 70)
Cemetery in Tuřany
Aleš Rybář (1944–2014) was remembered in the Cemetery in Tuřany.
Stanislav Toman
1940–2014 (age 74)
Cemetery in Nivnice
Stanislav Toman was a Czech individual who lived from 1940 to 2014 and was buried at the Cemetery in Nivnice.
Gül Yalaz
1939–2013 (age 74)
Ayazağa Cemetery
Turkish actor whose performances enriched Turkish entertainment.
Werner Baltes
1929–2013 (age 84)
Friedhof Zehlendorf
German chemist whose scientific research contributed to advances in chemistry.
Gene Visich
1926–2012 (age 86)
George Washington Memorial Park
Gene Visich (1926–2012) spent his final years near Florida and was buried at George Washington Memorial Park.
Silvia Oja
1924–2012 (age 88)
Tartu Uspenski cemetery
A devoted coach who nurtured young athletes and championed the values of sport.
Michaela Zelzer
1939–2012 (age 73)
Hietzing Cemetery
University teacher Michaela Zelzer inspired students through curiosity and thoughtful guidance.
Emmanuel de Casteja
1916–2012 (age 96)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Emmanuel de Casteja (1916-2012) was a Parisian from the 8th arrondissement who was laid to rest at Père Lachaise Cemete...
Arvydas Petras Žygas
1958–2011 (age 53)
Christ's Resurrection Church
Catholic priest Arvydas Petras Žygas shepherded his congregation with warmth, thoughtful counsel, and unwavering faith.
Miklós Hubay
1918–2011 (age 93)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Miklós Hubay was a prominent Hungarian screenwriter whose works significantly contributed to the development of Hungari...
Edwin E. Kintner
1920–2010 (age 90)
Arlington National Cemetery
Edwin E. Kintner (1920-2010) of Paris committed his career to the U.S. military and lies at Arlington National Cemetery.
Adele Mara
1923–2010 (age 87)
Mission Hills
Adele Mara was a film actress and singer from Highland Park remembered after her 2010 burial in Mission Hills.
Wally Hickel
1919–2010 (age 91)
Anchorage Memorial Park
Wally Hickel (1919–2010) was an American businessman and politician who served as Alaska's governor and U.S. Secretary...
Dick Flowers
1927–2010 (age 83)
Highland Cemetery
Dick Flowers (1927–2010) of South Bend rests at Highland Cemetery.