Notable Deaths on November 5
740+ people died on this day throughout history
Emerich Jenei
1937–2025 (age 88)
Cemetery Rulikowski
Emerich Alexandru Jenei (Hungarian: Jenei Imre Sándor; 22 March 1937 – 5 November 2025) was a Romanian football manag...
Brendan McCann
1935–2024 (age 89)
Hickory Grove Cemetery
Brendan McCann (1935–2024) returned to Brooklyn as his final home before being laid to rest at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
István Hannus
1950–2022 (age 72)
Dugonics Cemetery
Chemist István Hannus shared his curiosity and guidance, supporting scientific discovery and mentoring future scholars.
Russell Ebert
1949–2021 (age 72)
Enfield Memorial Park
Russell Frank Ebert (22 June 1949 – 5 November 2021) was an Australian rules footballer and coach.
Ryszard Grzegorczyk
1939–2021 (age 82)
Bytom
Ryszard Grzegorczyk (20 September 1939 – 5 November 2021) was a Polish footballer who played as a midfielder.
Przemysław Szafran
1929–2021 (age 92)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Przemysław Szafran was a Polish historian who lived from 1929 to 2021.
Luigi Maldera
1946–2021 (age 75)
monumental cemetery of Milan
Luigi Maldera (19 January 1946 – 5 November 2021) was an Italian football coach and player who made more than 400 appe...
Len Barry
1942–2020 (age 78)
Montefiore Cemetery
Len Barry (1942–2020) was a West Philadelphia-born pop singer famous for hits like "1-2-3" and rests in Montefiore Cem...
Reynaert
1955–2020 (age 65)
cimetière de Amay Nouveau
Reynaert (born Joseph Reynaerts; 24 July 1955 – 5 November 2020) was a Belgian singer-songwriter, best known for his p...
Leonid Osipov
1943–2020 (age 77)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Leonid Mikhaylovich Osipov (Russian: Леонид Михайлович Осипов, 6 February 1943 – 5 November 2020...
Pierre Simonet
1921–2020 (age 99)
Montbrison-sur-Lez
Pierre Adrien Simonet (27 October 1921 – 5 November 2020) was a French militant and senior official.
Donald R. Brown
1925–2019 (age 94)
Forest Hill Cemetery
Donald R. Brown (1925–2019) of Chatham was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Kevin Hogan
1934–2019 (age 85)
Sale
Kevin Hogan (6 October 1934 – 5 November 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in ...
Anatoliy Nogovitsyn
1952–2019 (age 67)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Anatoliy Alekseevich Nogovitsyn (Russian: Анатолий Алексеевич Ноговицын; 29 April 1952 – 5 ...
Koidula Piir
1929–2018 (age 89)
Pauluse Cemetery
Koidula Piir was a devoted chemist whose thoughtful mentorship and meticulous research inspired those around her.
Sheila Langone
1932–2017 (age 85)
Calverton National Cemetery
Sheila Langone (1932-2017) was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery.
Demeter Balla
1931–2017 (age 86)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Demeter Balla was a Hungarian photographer whose work documented Hungarian life and culture.
Walery Pisarek
1931–2017 (age 86)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Walery Pisarek was a Polish linguist whose research contributed significantly to the field of linguistic studies.
Mikhail Lesin
1958–2015 (age 57)
Los Angeles
Mikhail Lesin was a Russian media executive and former press minister best known for helping to launch the RT television...
George Barris
1925–2015 (age 90)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
George Barris (1925–2015), a Chicago-born photographer famed for capturing Hollywood icons and custom cars, is buried ...
Ritch Brinkley
1944–2015 (age 71)
Coleman City Cemetery
Ritch Brinkley was a prolific character actor who appeared in numerous television series and films.
Elisif Lundén-Bergfelt
1930–2015 (age 85)
Västra kyrkogården, Göteborg
Elisif Lundén-Bergfelt was a Swedish pianist who lived from 1930 to 2015.
Bruno Benthien
1930–2015 (age 85)
Neuer Friedhof
Bruno Benthien was a politician dedicated to community service and public representation.
Lane Evans
1951–2014 (age 63)
Rock Island National Cemetery
Lane Evans (1951–2014) was a long-serving U.S. Representative from Illinois whose remains lie in Rock Island National ...
Józef Balicki
1924–2014 (age 90)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Polish architect whose designs contributed to the development of Poland's built environment.
Nicolas Ossorguine
1924–2014 (age 90)
Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery
Chapelmaster whose music comforted generations at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois.
Abolghassem Ghaffari
1907–2013 (age 106)
Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
Abolghassem Ghaffari (1907–2013) was a Tehran native whose final resting place is Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.
Václav Menčík
1926–2013 (age 87)
Olšany Cemetery
Talented photographer whose visual artistry captured moments and preserved memories.
Juan Carlos Calabró
1934–2013 (age 79)
Mausoleum of the Argentine Association of Actors
Argentine comedian whose humor and talent brought joy to generations of audiences.
Zdzisław Hellwig
1925–2013 (age 88)
Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław
Zdzisław Hellwig (1925-2013) was a Polish figure from Dokshytsy who was laid to rest at Saint Lawrence Cemetery in Wroc...
Werner Becher
1933–2013 (age 80)
Frankfurt Main Cemetery
Werner Becher was a pastor whose ministry served the spiritual needs of his community.
Olympe Bradna
1920–2012 (age 92)
Stockton Rural Cemetery
Olympe Bradna (1920-2012) died in Paris's 10th arrondissement and is buried in Stockton Rural Cemetery.
Hans Backer Fürst d.y.
1921–2012 (age 91)
Ullern cemetery
Hans Backer Fürst d.y. was a Norwegian from Oslo Municipality who lived from 1921 to 2012 and was buried at Ullern ceme...
Szymon Czech
1975–2012 (age 37)
Municipal Cemetery in Olsztyn
A musician whose artistic contributions enriched Poland's cultural life.
William L. Miller
1934–2011 (age 77)
Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
William L. Miller (1934-2011) was a Louisville-area resident whose life was commemorated by friends and family at Restha...
Charles McDowell, Jr.
1926–2010 (age 84)
Oak Grove Cemetery
Charles McDowell, Jr. (1926-2010) was laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery after a life remembered by family and friends.
Paco Marsó
1948–2010 (age 62)
La Almudena Cemetery
Paco Marsó was a Spanish stage actor.
Dora Malko
1920–2010 (age 90)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Dora Malko was a Polish pedagogue and educator.
Florence McClure
1919–2009 (age 90)
Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Florence McClure (1919–2009) from Centralia is buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Ronald C. Caldwell
1926–2009 (age 83)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Crematorium
Ronald C. Caldwell was a lawyer dedicated to legal practice and service to his clients.
Werner Göhler
1928–2009 (age 81)
Leipzig South Cemetery
Werner Göhler (1928–2009) was a Leipzig resident whose life encompassed most of the twentieth century.
Michael Higgins
1920–2008 (age 88)
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Michael Higgins (1920–2008) of Brooklyn is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Clark Miller
1938–2008 (age 70)
St. Helena Cemetery
Clark Miller (1938-2008) of Oakland was buried at St. Helena Cemetery.
Farid Al-Ansari
1960–2008 (age 48)
Meknes
Farid Al-Ansari was a Moroccan writer whose literary works contributed to the nation's cultural and intellectual landsca...
Józef Ziółkowski
1934–2008 (age 74)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Józef Ziółkowski was a Polish chemist and scientist.
Vlasta Chabičovská
1931–2007 (age 76)
Brno Central Cemetery
Vlasta Chabičovská (1931–2007) was a longtime Brno resident and community member.
Leonid Kornilov
1937–2007 (age 70)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Russian writer whose literary works spanned the Soviet and post-Soviet periods.
Pierre Martineau
1949–2007 (age 58)
France
Pierre Martineau (1949–2007) was a French resident.
Fred Haynes
1946–2006 (age 60)
Minden Cemetery
Fred Haynes (1946–2006) hailed from Minden and now rests in Minden Cemetery.
Hermann J. Donnert
1929–2006 (age 77)
Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Hermann J. Donnert (1929–2006) from Lienz was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.