Notable Deaths on October 17
740+ people died on this day throughout history
Lewis Sheridan Leary
1835–1859 (age 24)
North Elba
Lewis Sheridan Leary was an African American abolitionist who participated in John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
Frédéric Chopin
1810–1849 (age 39)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, renowned for his solo piano compositions including nocturnes, ...
Joseph Lovell
1788–1836 (age 48)
Congressional Cemetery
Joseph Lovell (1788-1836) was a prominent figure of the early 19th century who was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Árpád Potápi
1967–2024 (age 57)
Bonyhád
Árpád János Potápi (28 March 1967 – 17 October 2024) was a Hungarian educator and politician, member of the Nation...
Imre Kozma
1940–2024 (age 84)
St. Stephen's Basilica
Imre Kozma (4 June 1940 – 17 October 2024) was a Hungarian Roman Catholic priest, the founder of the Hungarian Charity...
Aleksey Sarach
1943–2024 (age 81)
Dolgoprudnenskoye Cemetery
Aleksey Sarach (1943-2024) was a Russian from Moscow who was buried at Dolgoprudnenskoye Cemetery.
Aias Manthopoulos
1962–2023 (age 61)
Paiania Cemetery
Aias Manthopoulos was a respected Greek actor whose performances enriched Greek entertainment.
Tomur Bayer
1949–2022 (age 73)
Nakkaş Baba Cemetery
Turkish diplomat dedicated to international relations and foreign service.
Yury Klimov
1940–2022 (age 82)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Yury Mikhailovich Klimov (Russian: Юрий Михайлович Климов; 22 July 1940 – 17 October 2022) was a S...
Ashot Sarkisov
1924–2022 (age 98)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Ashot Arakelovich Sarkisov (Russian: Ашот Аракелович Сарки́сов; 30 January 1924 – 17 October 20...
Anders Bodelsen
1937–2021 (age 84)
Ordrup Cemetery
Anders Bodelsen (11 February 1937 – 17 October 2021) was a Danish writer primarily associated with the 1960 new-realis...
Fridtjof Kelber
1938–2021 (age 83)
Friedhof Bergedorf
Fridtjof Kelber was a politician whose career was devoted to public service and community engagement.
Ryszard Ronczewski
1930–2020 (age 90)
Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot
Ryszard Ronczewski (27 June 1930 – 17 October 2020) was a Polish actor.
Elijah Cummings
1951–2019 (age 68)
Loudon Park Cemetery
Elijah Cummings (1951–2019) of Baltimore was memorialized at Loudon Park Cemetery.
Hildegard Bachert
1921–2019 (age 98)
Morningside Cemetery
Hildegard Bachert (1921-2019) was born in Mannheim and is buried at Morningside Cemetery.
Léonce Rudelle
1942–2019 (age 77)
Andouque
Léonce Rudelle was a French electrician whose skilled work contributed to his community.
Oya Akgönenç Muğisuddin
1939–2018 (age 79)
Gölbaşı Cemetery
Turkish politician dedicated to public administration and national governance.
Aleksandr Ushakov
1930–2018 (age 88)
Vostryakovo Cemetery
Aleksandr Ushakov was a Russian literary scholar who dedicated his career to advancing the study of Russian literature a...
Jacques Monory
1924–2018 (age 94)
cimetière de Château-Chalon
Jacques Monory (25 June 1924 – 17 October 2018) was a French painter and filmmaker whose work, highly influenced by ph...
Robert Butow
1924–2017 (age 93)
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Robert Butow (1924–2017), born in San Mateo, was a historian of U.S.-Japan relations whose scholarship earned him a gr...
Alicja Kusińska
1934–2017 (age 83)
Powązki Cemetery
Alicja Kusińska (1934-2017) was a Warsaw native who was buried at Powązki Cemetery.
Paul Simonin
1920–2017 (age 97)
Gallargues-le-Montueux
Paul Simonin was born in 1920 in Gallargues-le-Montueux and lived there until his death in 2017.
Jindřich Čečetka
1946–2016 (age 70)
Malvazinky Cemetery
Jindřich Čečetka (1946–2016) was a Czech resident.
Sergey Solmi
1961–2016 (age 55)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Sergey Solmi was a Russian painter whose works contributed to contemporary Russian visual art.
Ernő Nizalowski
1915–2014 (age 99)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Ernő Nizalowski was a Hungarian soldier who served his country with dedication.
Antal Flórián
1939–2014 (age 75)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Antal Flórián was a Hungarian actor known for his skilled performances in theater and film.
Ants Sööt
1935–2013 (age 78)
Elva cemetery
Conductor Ants Sööt (1935–2013) uplifted audiences with precise leadership and heartfelt musicality.
Boris Zamansky
1918–2012 (age 94)
Rishon LeZion
Boris Zamansky was a dedicated military officer whose service spanned many decades.
Nadya Nedelina
1916–2012 (age 96)
Sliven
Cherished Sliven resident who lived with resilience and warmth.
Robert Schwebler
1926–2012 (age 86)
Hauptfriedhof Karlsruhe
Robert Schwebler was an economist whose professional contributions advanced economic theory and practice.
Jean Ségui
1920–2012 (age 92)
Loupian
Jean Ségui balanced medical precision with compassion, leaving lasting calm in the lives he touched.
Fransined
1914–2012 (age 98)
Saint-Pierre Cemetery
Fransined was a French actor.
Efrayim Shakh
1930–2011 (age 81)
Har HaMenuchot
Efrayim Shakh was a dedicated educator whose influence shaped Jewish educational institutions.
Vic Mizzy
1916–2009 (age 93)
Eden Memorial Park
Vic Mizzy (1916–2009) of Brooklyn composed memorable television and film scores before being buried at Eden Memorial P...
Jay W. Johnson
1943–2009 (age 66)
Stonewall Memory Gardens
Jay W. Johnson (1943-2009) of Bessemer served as a U.S. Representative before being interred at Stonewall Memory Gardens...
Monique Picard-Weyl
1925–2009 (age 84)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Monique Picard-Weyl (1925-2009) was a Swiss-born individual from Lausanne who was buried in France.
Mahlon Eugene Gates
1919–2008 (age 89)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Mahlon Eugene Gates (1919-2008) of Tyrone was laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Robert A. Young
1923–2007 (age 84)
Memorial Park Cemetery
Robert A. Young (1923–2007) spent his later years in St. Louis and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Maciej Olbrycht
1979–2006 (age 27)
Cieszyn
Polish film director from Cieszyn whose work contributed to contemporary cinema.
Friedrich Rollwagen
1922–2005 (age 83)
Neustifter Friedhof
Friedrich Rollwagen was an architect remembered for blending form and function with grace until his passing in 2005.
György Sólyom
1922–2005 (age 83)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
György Sólyom was a composer whose thoughtful works enriched Hungary's musical heritage.
Grigoriy Arsentevitsj Nosal
1922–2005 (age 83)
Kaliningrad
Григорий Арсентьевич Носаль (1922–2005) был жителем Калининграда.
Jean Lescure
1912–2005 (age 93)
Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine
Jean Lescure shaped film narratives with depth and thoughtful insight.
Charles Woods
1921–2004 (age 83)
Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Woods was a U.S. military officer from Dothan whose commitment to national service is recognized by his Arlingto...
Aino Kumari
1908–2004 (age 96)
Old St. John's cemetery
Aino Kumari was an ornithologist who lived from 1908 to 2004.
Antoni Frydel
1926–2004 (age 78)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Polish officer in the Milicja Obywatelska who served in law enforcement.
Charlie Justice
1924–2003 (age 79)
Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery
Charlie Justice (1924-2003) was an Asheville-born halfback nicknamed 'Choo Choo' whose explosive play at North Carolina ...
Beverley Douglas Causey
1943–2002 (age 59)
Shawsheen Cemetery
Beverley Douglas Causey (1943–2002) was interred at Shawsheen Cemetery.
Fred Scolari
1922–2002 (age 80)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Fred Scolari was an American professional basketball guard noted for his tenacious defense and eight seasons in the NBA.
Soner Ağın
1945–2002 (age 57)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Turkish actor known for his work in Turkish cinema and theater.