Notable Deaths on October 19
690+ people died on this day throughout history
Benjamin Banneker
1731–1806 (age 75)
Mount Gilboa Chapel
Benjamin Banneker was a free African American mathematician, astronomer, and author of almanacs.
István Ágh
1938–2025 (age 87)
Farkasréti Cemetery
István Ágh (born István Nagy; 24 March 1938 – 19 October 2025) was a Hungarian poet.
Nanna Noe-Nygaard
1940–2024 (age 84)
Lyngby Parkkirkegård
Nanna Noe-Nygaard was an accomplished Danish geologist whose research advanced understanding of geological science.
Géza Szabó
1935–2024 (age 89)
Salgótarján
Association football coach celebrated for instilling discipline and respect in Salgótarján’s teams.
Delia Budeanu
1946–2024 (age 78)
Ghighiu Monastery
Delia Budeanu was a Romanian announcer whose professional voice and broadcasting career served the media landscape with ...
Eduardo Basualdo
1945–2024 (age 79)
Cementerio Británico
Economist whose scholarly contributions advanced understanding of economic systems and policy.
Lasse Berghagen
1945–2023 (age 78)
Hedvig Eleonora Church
Lars Nils "Lasse" Berghagen (13 May 1945 – 19 October 2023) was a Swedish singer and songwriter.
Anfisa Reztsova
1964–2023 (age 59)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Anfisa Anatolyevna Reztsova (Russian: Анфиса Анатольевна Резцова, née Romanova, Романов�...
Valery Rubakov
1955–2022 (age 67)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Valery Anatolyevich Rubakov (Russian: Валерий Анатольевич Рубаков, 16 February 1955 – 18 Octo...
Janina Karney
1938–2021 (age 83)
Powązki Cemetery
Janina Karney (1938-2021) was a Polish individual buried at the prestigious Powązki Cemetery.
Antoni Jodłowski
1941–2021 (age 80)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Antoni Jodłowski (1941–2021) was a Polish archaeologist whose scholarly work advanced understanding of Polish histori...
Jerzy Wygoda
1936–2021 (age 85)
Wilkowyja municipal cemetery in Rzeszów
Jerzy Wygoda was a Polish photographer whose artistic work documented important aspects of Polish life and culture from ...
Edmund Puczyłowski
1948–2021 (age 73)
City Cemetery in Białystok
Edmund Ryszard Puczyłowski (born 13 February 1948 in Gorczyca, died 19 October 2021) was a Polish mathematician and a p...
Teresa Dąbrowska
1933–2020 (age 87)
Powązki Cemetery
Teresa Dąbrowska was a Polish archaeologist who lived from 1933 to 2020.
Wojciech Pszoniak
1942–2020 (age 78)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Wojciech Zygmunt Pszoniak (Polish: [ˈvɔjt͡ɕɛx ˈpʂɔɲak]; 2 May 1942 – 19 October 2020) was a Polish film and t...
Ewa Głowacka
1953–2020 (age 67)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Ewa Głowacka was a Polish ballet dancer whose artistry contributed to Polish dance traditions.
Evgeny Antsupov
1921–2020 (age 99)
Kominternovskoe cemetery
Evgeny Antsupov was a dedicated coach who developed athletic talent and promoted excellence in sport.
Mikhail Motsak
1949–2019 (age 70)
Serafimovskoe Cemetery
Mikhail Vasilyevich Motsak (Russian: Михаил Васильевич Моцак; 22 November 1949 – 19 October 2019)...
Huang Yong Ping
1954–2019 (age 65)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Huáng Yǒng Pīng (Chinese: 黄永砯; February 18, 1954 – October 20, 2019) was a Chinese-French contemporary artist...
Tom Meehan
1926–2018 (age 92)
Rye
Thomas Francis Meehan (31 March 1926 – 19 October 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda an...
Dick DiBiaso
1941–2017 (age 76)
New Auburn Cemetery
Dick DiBiaso (1941–2017) guided basketball teams as a coach before being laid to rest in New Auburn Cemetery.
Bruno Landsberg
1920–2017 (age 97)
Beit Olam Ḥorshim cemetery
Bruno Landsberg was a Ukrainian-born Israeli who lived nearly a century from 1920 to 2017.
Ghislain Hiance
1934–2017 (age 83)
Church of Saint-Pierre
Ghislain Hiance was a politician whose career in public service reflected his dedication to his constituents.
Joe Kirrene
1931–2016 (age 85)
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
Joe Kirrene (1931–2016) was an American baseball player whose life ended with his burial at Sacramento Valley National...
Jacques Dubois
1929–2016 (age 87)
Semur-en-Auxois
Jacques Dubois was a teacher from Semur-en-Auxois.
Klaus Behnken
1944–2016 (age 72)
Montmartre Cemetery
Klaus Behnken was an actor who worked in French theatre and cinema throughout his career.
Antonie Kočková
1921–2013 (age 92)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Antonie Kočková (1921–2013) lived over nine decades and is remembered at Vinohrady Cemetery.
Paul E. Farrell
1926–2012 (age 86)
Arlington National Cemetery
Paul E. Farrell (1926–2012) was a dedicated individual whose life exemplified service and commitment.
Margot Hedeman
1915–2011 (age 96)
Råcksta begravningsplats
Swedish artist who contributed to twentieth-century cultural and artistic expression.
Tom Bosley
1927–2010 (age 83)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Tom Bosley was a Chicago-born actor best known as the affable Mr. Cunningham on "Happy Days" and as the narrator of "Fat...
Michał Banasik
1941–2010 (age 69)
Cemetery at Francuska Street in Katowice
Polish composer whose musical creations enriched Poland's cultural heritage and musical tradition.
Joe Hutton
1928–2009 (age 81)
Lakewood Cemetery
Joe Hutton (1928-2009) was a celebrated Minnesota fiddler who helped keep traditional folk music alive in Excelsior.
Gerrie Naughton
1942–2009 (age 67)
San Juan Cemetery
Gerrie Naughton (1942–2009), originally from Ireland, was laid to rest at San Juan Cemetery.
Richard Blackwell
1922–2008 (age 86)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard Blackwell (1922-2008) was a Brooklyn-born fashion critic and designer famous for his annual 'Ten Worst-Dressed' ...
Lou Stringer
1917–2008 (age 91)
Ascension Cemetery
Lou Stringer (1917-2008) was a Grand Rapids native and Major League Baseball infielder who returned to Ascension Cemeter...
Robert B. Nett
1922–2008 (age 86)
Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery
Robert B. Nett (1922-2008) was a U.S. Marine Corps colonel and World War II Medal of Honor recipient interred at Fort Mo...
Doreen Wilber
1930–2008 (age 78)
Jefferson Cemetery
Doreen Wilber (1930–2008) was an American archer who won the individual gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Józef Wasiołek
1921–2008 (age 87)
Doły cemetery
Józef Wasiołek was a Polish painter whose artistic work contributed to Polish visual culture.
Valeriy Subbotin
1919–2008 (age 89)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Russian physicist whose scientific research contributed to advances in the field of physics.
Yolanda ''La La'' Brown
1986–2007 (age 21)
Graceland Cemetery
Yolanda “La La” Brown (1986–2007) was remembered in Milwaukee and laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery.
Vello Vare
1923–2007 (age 84)
Tallinn
Military professional Vello Vare stood as a steadfast guardian of Estonia’s independence until his passing in 2007.
Jonas Kavaliauskas
1920–2007 (age 87)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Jonas Kavaliauskas brought sincerity to stage and screen.
Yekaterina Derevshchikova
1929–2006 (age 77)
Donskoe cemetery
Yekaterina Derevshchikova was a Russian actress who lived from 1929 to 2006.
Yevdokiya Ozhina
1918–2006 (age 88)
Perepechino Cemetery
Yevdokiya Ozhina was a talented pastry chef whose culinary skills were appreciated by many.
Clara Frances Grant
1912–2005 (age 93)
Arlington National Cemetery
Clara Frances Grant (1912–2005) was an American military veteran honored with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Corinne Côté-Lévesque
1943–2005 (age 62)
Saint-Michel de Sillery Cemetery
Corinne Côté-Lévesque was a politician who served her Quebec community with dedication.
Christina Maria Łuczyńska
1957–2005 (age 48)
Golders Green Crematorium
Christina Maria Łuczyńska's inquisitive mind and dedication to research inspired those who worked alongside her.
Lewis Urry
1927–2004 (age 77)
Butternut Ridge Cemetery
Lewis Urry (1927–2004) was a Canadian chemist and inventor famed for developing the alkaline battery, interred at Butt...
Stanisław Hasiak
1926–2003 (age 77)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Stanisław Hasiak was a Polish resident who lived from 1926 to 2003.
Igor Sergeyevich Gramberg
1922–2002 (age 80)
Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery
Igor Sergeyevich Gramberg was a Russian geologist (1922–2002).