Notable Deaths on November 8
780+ people died on this day throughout history
Walery Kosyl
1944–2025 (age 81)
Doły cemetery
Walery Kosyl (1944-2025) was a Polish individual who passed away in Alfeld, Germany, and was buried at Doły cemetery in...
Helle Meri
1949–2024 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Helle Meri (née Pihlak; 14 March 1949 – 8 November 2024) was an Estonian actress who also served as the First Lady of...
Eliyahu Hakohen
1935–2023 (age 88)
Morasha Cemetery
Eliyahu Hakohen was a respected Israeli television presenter whose career spanned decades of broadcasting.
Victor Cherkesov
1950–2022 (age 72)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Viktor Vasilyevich Cherkesov (Russian: Виктор Васильевич Черкесов; 13 July 1950 – 8 November 2...
Amalia Aguilar
1924–2021 (age 97)
Panteón Jardín
Amalia Isabel Rodríguez Carriera (3 July 1924 – 8 November 2021), known professionally as Amalia Aguilar, was a Cuban...
Howie Meeker
1923–2020 (age 97)
New Hamburg
Howard William Meeker (November 4, 1923 – November 8, 2020) was a Canadian professional hockey player in the National...
Ryszard Tomczyk
1931–2020 (age 89)
Dębica Cemetery in Elbląg
Polish painter Ryszard Tomczyk (1931–2020) contributed to Poland's artistic heritage.
Lev Vladimirovitsj Kalakoetskiy
1932–2020 (age 88)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
A Soviet and Russian scientist who contributed significantly to his field throughout his distinguished career.
Anatoly Krutikov
1933–2019 (age 86)
Nikolo-Arkhangelskoe Cemetery
Anatoly Krutikov (1933-2019) was a Russian from Slepushkino who was interred at Nikolo-Arkhangelskoe Cemetery.
Lucette Destouches
1912–2019 (age 107)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Lucette Destouches (French pronunciation: [lysɛt detuʃ]; 20 July 1912 – 8 November 2019) was a French dancer.
Jaroslav Klimecký
1922–2018 (age 96)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Jaroslav Klimecký was a design engineer whose technical expertise advanced industrial innovation.
John H. Cushman
1921–2017 (age 96)
West Point Cemetery
John H. Cushman (1921-2017) of Tianjin was a U.S. Army lieutenant general who commanded armor forces in Europe during th...
Aleksandr Vladislavlev
1936–2017 (age 81)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Aleksandr Vladislavlev was a Soviet and Russian scientist who contributed significantly to scientific advancement during...
Jacqueline Gascuel
1925–2017 (age 92)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Jacqueline Gascuel was a librarian cherished for her dedication to sharing literature.
Jaroslav Kučera
1928–2016 (age 88)
Main cemetery in Louny
Jaroslav Kučera (1928–2016) was a resident of Louny.
Yitzhak Ofek
1931–2015 (age 84)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Yitzhak Ofek was a sports official of quiet integrity who championed fairness in every contest.
Keith Brown
1931–2015 (age 84)
Nordstrand kirkegård
Keith Brown was an individual who lived from 1931 to 2015 and was buried at Nordstrand kirkegård in Norway.
Tamás Kobzos Kiss
1950–2015 (age 65)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Tamás Kobzos Kiss was a renowned Hungarian pianist whose performances enriched the classical music landscape.
Évelyne Chat
1948–2015 (age 67)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Évelyne Chat (1948–2015) was a notable French figure.
Phil Crane
1930–2014 (age 84)
Rose Hill Cemetery
Phil Crane represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than three decades before his death in 201...
Klári László
1947–2014 (age 67)
Esztergom
A dedicated university teacher who inspired students through passionate instruction.
László Átányi
1938–2014 (age 76)
Beatified Zoltán Meszlényi church
László Átányi was a Hungarian poet whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural landscape.
Halyna Pavlivna Makhrynska-Stepachova
1935–2014 (age 79)
Gorno-Altaysk
Halyna Pavlivna Makhrynska-Stepachova was a painter from Gorno-Altaysk whose artistic work enriched her community.
Adriano Bernacchi
1931–2014 (age 83)
monumental cemetery of Milan
Adriano Bernacchi was an Italian cinematographer whose technical expertise shaped the visual quality of Italian cinema.
Prodan Nonchev
1939–2013 (age 74)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Prodan Nonchev was a gifted actor whose heartfelt performances enlivened Bulgarian stages and screens.
Édouard Salustro
1929–2013 (age 84)
Batignolles Cemetery
Édouard Salustro was a thoughtful business leader whose steady example left a lasting impression on colleagues and neig...
Sylvie Simon
1927–2013 (age 86)
cimetière de Goupillières
Sylvie Simon built a distinguished acting career that touched many and is fondly remembered for her generosity to fellow...
Lucille Bliss
1916–2012 (age 96)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Lucille Bliss (1916–2012) was a voice actress whose work delighted generations of animation fans before she was interr...
Harriet H. Malitson
1926–2012 (age 86)
Parklawn Memorial Park
Harriet H. Malitson (1926–2012) spent her later years in Richmond and was laid to rest at Parklawn Memorial Park.
Leland Stanford MacPhail Jr.
1917–2012 (age 95)
St. James the Less Episcopal Church Cemetery
Leland Stanford MacPhail Jr. (1917–2012) was a baseball executive from Nashville who was buried at St. James the Less ...
Erwin C. Surrency
1924–2012 (age 88)
Jesup City Cemetery
Erwin C. Surrency (1924–2012) was a noted legal historian and professor honored with burial at Jesup City Cemetery.
Nikolai Preiman
1933–2012 (age 79)
Old St. John's cemetery
Nikolai Preiman was a politician who pursued thoughtful consensus and steadfast service to the public good.
Bil Keane
1922–2011 (age 89)
Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Bil Keane (1922–2011) was a syndicated cartoonist best known for creating the beloved comic strip The Family Circus.
Floyd Rice
1949–2011 (age 62)
Milford Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Floyd Rice (1949–2011) was buried at Milford Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Natchez.
Johan Willem Delleman
1923–2011 (age 88)
Westerveld
Johan Willem Delleman enriched minds through devoted teaching and quiet leadership.
Tadeusz Marcinkowski
1917–2011 (age 94)
Junikowo Cemetery
Tadeusz Marcinkowski (1917–2011) was a Polish physician whose medical career served his community for decades.
Philip Carlo
1949–2010 (age 61)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Philip Carlo (1949-2010) was an American true crime author who profiled notorious criminals in bestselling books.
J. Kimball Whitney
1927–2010 (age 83)
Lakewood Cemetery
J. Kimball Whitney (1927-2010) was a St. Cloud native whose life concluded with burial at Lakewood Cemetery.
Mary Jane Manigault
1913–2010 (age 97)
Greater Goodwill AME Church Cemetery
Mary Jane Manigault (1913-2010) was an American resident of Mount Pleasant remembered by her local community.
Israel Naboth
1922–2010 (age 88)
Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery
Israel Naboth was an insightful electrical engineer whose steady dedication advanced his field.
Daniel Geiser
1917–2009 (age 92)
Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Daniel Geiser (1917–2009) spent his final years in Waynesboro before being buried at Saint James Evangelical Lutheran ...
Mordechai Elefant
1930–2009 (age 79)
Har HaMenuchot
Rabbi Mordechai Elefant offered steadfast spiritual counsel and warmth to his community throughout his life.
Lóránt Czigány
1935–2008 (age 73)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Lóránt Czigány enriched Hungarian letters with thoughtful novels and essays.
Vasiliy Nikolaevitsj Taratoeta
1930–2008 (age 78)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian politician who served in governance and public administration.
Audrey Marie Rickert
1930–2007 (age 77)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Audrey Marie Rickert (1930–2007) was from Jersey City and is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Marjo Kuusla
1937–2007 (age 70)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Marjo Kuusla was an actor remembered for her heartfelt performances and lasting presence in Finnish theatre.
Jean-Marie Calmettes
1918–2007 (age 89)
Éguilles
French artist whose creative work enriched twentieth-century visual arts.
Doris Hanson
1925–2006 (age 81)
Roselawn Memorial Park
Doris Hanson (1925–2006) is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Robert Eugene Bush
1926–2005 (age 79)
Fern Hill Cemetery
Robert Eugene Bush (1926-2005), a World War II Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient from Tacoma, was laid to rest at...
Paavo Liski
1939–2005 (age 66)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Paavo Liski was an accomplished Finnish actor whose performances enriched the nation's theatrical and film traditions.