Notable Deaths on November 6
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Gouverneur Morris
1752–1816 (age 64)
St. Ann's Episcopal Church Graveyard
Gouverneur Morris was a Founding Father, statesman, and diplomat who served as a key figure in American independence and...
John Berrien
1759–1815 (age 56)
Colonial Park Cemetery
John Berrien was an American jurist and politician from Georgia who served in the U.S. Senate.
Wiesław Żelazko
1933–2025 (age 92)
Evangelical Cemetery of the Augsburg Confession in Warsaw
Wiesław Tadeusz Żelazko (16 February 1933 – 6 November 2025) was a Polish mathematician who specialised in functiona...
Csaba Szalai
1961–2023 (age 62)
Óbuda Cemetery
Csaba Szalai was a beloved biologist whose quiet dedication enriched the scientific community and the lives of those he ...
Tomm Kristiansen
1950–2022 (age 72)
Mortensrud Church
Tomm Kristiansen (22 January 1950 – 6 November 2022) was a Norwegian author and journalist, known for his work as fore...
Hans Welling
1937–2022 (age 85)
Osnabrück
Hans Welling was an Esperantist from Osnabrück committed to promoting international linguistic unity.
Petrică Mîțu Stoian
1960–2021 (age 61)
Craiova
Petrică Mîțu Stoian was a celebrated Romanian singer whose performances enriched the nation's musical heritage.
Leszek Starkel
1931–2021 (age 90)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish geologist whose research advanced understanding of geological sciences and Earth processes.
Cyrille Cahen
1932–2021 (age 89)
Cimetière de l'ouest
French physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care throughout his professional career.
King Von
1994–2020 (age 26)
Burr Oak Cemetery
King Von was a Chicago drill rapper remembered for vivid storytelling.
Timur Selçuk
1946–2020 (age 74)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Timur Selçuk (2 July 1946 – 6 November 2020) was a Turkish composer, pianist, singer and conductor.
Wojciech Nietyksza
1932–2020 (age 88)
Powązki Cemetery
Wojciech Nietyksza was a Polish citizen who lived from 1932 to 2020.
Olgierd Czerner
1929–2020 (age 91)
Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław
Olgierd Czerner was a Polish architect whose designs shaped his nation's built environment.
Mikhail Zhvanetsky
1934–2020 (age 86)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Mikhail Mikhaylovich Zhvanetsky (Russian: Михаи́л Миха́йлович Жване́цкий; 6 March 1934 – 6...
Mečislovas Jučas
1926–2019 (age 93)
Rokantiškės Cemetery
Historian whose diligent research kept the nation’s story alive.
Dorina Wohlgemuth
1938–2019 (age 81)
Rosenberg cemetery
Dorina Wohlgemuth was a painter whose vibrant compositions and generosity nurtured community art.
Márton Karinthy
1949–2019 (age 70)
Fiume Road Graveyard
A talented writer whose literary works explored Hungarian society and the human condition.
Fred Wain
1928–2019 (age 91)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Fred Wain (6 June 1928 – 6 November 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian...
Lev Anninsky
1934–2019 (age 85)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Lev Alexandrovich Anninsky (Russian: Лев Александрович Аннинский, 7 April 1934 – 6 November 2...
Frieder Lichtenthaler
1932–2018 (age 86)
Alter Friedhof Darmstadt
Frieder Lichtenthaler was a chemist whose scientific research contributed to advances in the field.
Joe Fortunato
1930–2017 (age 87)
Natchez City Cemetery
Joe Fortunato (1930–2017) was an American football linebacker who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Washingt...
Božena Kronychová
1929–2017 (age 88)
Olšany Cemetery
Accomplished pianist whose musical artistry brought joy to countless listeners.
Günter Hoge
1940–2017 (age 77)
Friedhof Kaulsdorf
Günter Hoge was a German association football player known for his athletic skill.
Bolesław Szafirski
1935–2016 (age 81)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Bolesław Szafirski (1935–2016) was a distinguished Polish mathematician buried at Rakowicki Cemetery.
Ivo Novák
1946–2015 (age 69)
Dolní Břežany Cemetery
Ivo Novák (1946–2015) was a Czech resident of Dolní Břežany.
Dorothea Charlotte Ensko
1920–2014 (age 94)
Putnam Cemetery
Dorothea Charlotte Ensko was a Manhattan resident laid to rest at Putnam Cemetery after her 2014 passing.
Timothy R. Corcoran
1950–2014 (age 64)
Park Lawn Cemetery
Timothy R. Corcoran (1950–2014) was an American politician who served in the Vermont legislature.
Siim Poll
1965–2014 (age 49)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Siim Poll was a gifted pianist celebrated for expressive performances and his encouragement of young musicians.
Milán Rózsa
1988–2014 (age 26)
Sopron
Human rights defender from Sopron whose courage inspired young activists.
Thomas Kornack
1976–2014 (age 38)
Erfurt Main Cemetery
Thomas Kornack was an accomplished actor whose career spanned stage and screen.
Clyde Stacy
1936–2013 (age 77)
Checotah
Clyde Stacy (1936-2013) was an Eufaula-born rockabilly singer laid to rest in Checotah.
Mirella Falco
1933–2013 (age 80)
Certosa di Bologna
Actress Mirella Falco (1933–2013) brought skill and passion to her performances in theater and film.
László Pongrácz
1928–2012 (age 84)
Farkasréti Cemetery
László Pongrácz shaped economic thought with clarity and integrity.
Katalin Gombos
1929–2012 (age 83)
Óbuda Cemetery
Katalin Gombos was a Hungarian actor whose performances contributed significantly to Hungarian theater and film.
Thomas Patrick Norton II
1920–2011 (age 91)
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery
Thomas Patrick Norton II (1920-2011) lived in Jersey City before being laid to rest at Brigadier General William C. Doyl...
Vladimír Ježek Jr.
1926–2011 (age 85)
Střešovice cemetery
Vladimír Ježek Jr. (1926-2011) was a Prague resident who lived through the tumultuous 20th century in Czechoslovakia a...
Jeane R. Young
1930–2010 (age 80)
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
Jeane R. Young (1930–2010) is remembered at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery.
Jules Mougin
1912–2010 (age 98)
Les Verchers-sur-Layon
Jules Mougin (1912–2010) was a French poet.
Marie Vickerson
1941–2009 (age 68)
Sabine Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou
Marie Vickerson (1941-2009) of Los Angeles is memorialized near the Sabine Street Bridge over Buffalo Bayou where she wa...
Bent Rasmussen
1932–2009 (age 77)
Kolding Gamle Kirkegård
Mayor whose dedicated stewardship helped shape Kolding's civic life.
Larry James
1947–2008 (age 61)
Egg Harbor City Cemetery
Larry James (1947-2008) of Mount Pleasant was laid to rest at Egg Harbor City Cemetery.
Joe Wendryhoski
1938–2008 (age 70)
Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Joe Wendryhoski (1938–2008) was an NFL center who played for the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints.
Vladimir Rodionov
1929–2008 (age 79)
Saratov
Vladimir Rodionov (1929–2008) was a historian from Saratov.
Батуков, Михаил Сергеевич
1919–2008 (age 89)
Ivanteyevka
Anatoly Sergeyevich Tikhonov (1919-2008) was a Moscow-based Russian figure who was interred at Donskoe cemetery.
Michael Hinz
1939–2008 (age 69)
Westfriedhof
Michael Hinz was an accomplished stage actor.
Hank Thompson
1925–2007 (age 82)
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Hank Thompson (1925-2007), the Waco-born country musician, was laid to rest at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Norman Erlich
1932–2007 (age 75)
La Tablada Cemetery
Norman Erlich was an Argentine actor who contributed to film and theater throughout his career.
Viktor Kirillov-Ugriumov
1924–2007 (age 83)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Viktor Kirillov-Ugriumov was a Russian physicist who lived from 1924 to 2007.
J. T. Rutherford
1921–2006 (age 85)
Arlington National Cemetery
J. T. Rutherford (1921-2006) of Hot Springs was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Texas during the 1950s and 60s.
Bozhidar Abrashev
1936–2006 (age 70)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Bozhidar Abrashev was a composer and educator who enriched Bulgarian music through his thoughtful works and mentorship.