Notable Deaths on October 24
740+ people died on this day throughout history
James J. Archer
1817–1864 (age 47)
Hollywood Cemetery
James J. Archer (1817-1864) was a Confederate general from Harford County, Maryland.
Elias Boudinot
1740–1821 (age 81)
Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard
Elias Boudinot was a Philadelphia-based figure who lived from 1740 to 1821.
Paul Hüttel
1935–2025 (age 90)
Holmen Cemetery
Paul Hüttel (13 July 1935 – 24 October 2025) was a Danish actor.
Jadwiga Barańska
1935–2024 (age 89)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Jadwiga Barańska (1935–2024), born in Łódź, was a Polish actress noted for her subtle performances in cinema and t...
Paul R. Mendes-Flohr
1941–2024 (age 83)
Har HaMenuchot
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Hans Rotmo
1948–2024 (age 76)
Son church
Hans Per Rotmo (10 March 1948 – 24 October 2024) was a Norwegian singer and songwriter, known by most Norwegians as th...
Elwood Plummer
1944–2023 (age 79)
Eastview Cemetery
Elwood Plummer (1944–2023) rests at Eastview Cemetery, remembered by those who knew him.
Ron Kee
1938–2023 (age 85)
Inverloch
Ronald Alexander Kee (4 November 1938 – 24 October 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda i...
Andrzej Klocek
1936–2023 (age 87)
Powązki Cemetery
Andrzej Klocek was a Polish researcher who lived from 1936 to 2023.
Horst Jungkurth
1933–2022 (age 89)
Bad Honnef-Rhöndorf Forest Cemetery
Horst Jungkurth (1933–2022) was a German soldier whose life reflected the experiences of twentieth-century German hist...
Manfred Sedello
1945–2022 (age 77)
Friedhof Oberweingartenweg
Manfred Sedello was a German individual who lived from 1945 to 2022.
Denis Teofikov
2000–2021 (age 21)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Denis Teofikov was a young Bulgarian from Sofia who lived from 2000 to 2021 and was interred at Central Sofia Cemetery.
Fatima al-Ashabi
1959–2021 (age 62)
New Hall Cemetery
Fatima al-Ashabi was a poet who lived from 1959 to 2021.
Doris Lee Widdowson
1929–2020 (age 91)
Bethel Cemetery
Doris Lee Widdowson was an Indiana County resident who passed away in 2020 and is buried at Bethel Cemetery.
Ben Ami Feingold
1931–2020 (age 89)
Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion
Ben Ami Feingold was a writer whose literary works contributed to the richness of Israeli literature.
Tarık Solak
1964–2020 (age 56)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Tarık Solak (English: Tarik Solak; 1964 – 24 October 2020) was a Turkish-Australian kickboxing promoter.
Ludwik Flaszen
1930–2020 (age 90)
New Jewish Cemetery
Ludwik Flaszen (14 June 1930 – 24 October 2020) was a Polish theatre director and writer.
John Gorman Keane
1930–2019 (age 89)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
John Gorman Keane was cherished for his steadfast friendship and the gentle encouragement he offered to all who knew him...
Bob Wright
1943–2019 (age 76)
Altona Memorial Park
Bob Wright (8 January 1943 – 24 October 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in th...
Rudolf Gelbard
1930–2018 (age 88)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Rudolf Gelbard was a Viennese-born Austrian Holocaust survivor and anti-fascist activist who lived from 1930 to 2018.
Carmen Alborch
1947–2018 (age 71)
General Cemetery of Valencia
Carmen Alborch (1947-2018) was a Spanish politician and writer from Castelló de Rugat who served as Minister of Culture...
Anatoly Gladilin
1935–2018 (age 83)
Clamart
Anatoly Tikhonovich Gladilin (Russian: Анато́лий Ти́хонович Глади́лин, IPA: [ɐnɐˈtolʲɪj...
Robert Guillaume
1927–2017 (age 90)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Robert Guillaume, born in St. Louis in 1927, was an award-winning actor best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Ben...
Brady Keys
1936–2017 (age 81)
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Brady Keys, born in Austin in 1936, parlayed his career as an NFL defensive back into entrepreneurship, founding the Hea...
Zbigniew Makowiecki
1917–2017 (age 100)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Devoted Polish military officer and patriot.
Bobby Vee
1943–2016 (age 73)
Saint John the Baptist Parish Cemetery
Bobby Vee (1943–2016) was a pop singer from Fargo best known for hits like "Take Good Care of My Baby" and is buried a...
Helgi Arst
1931–2016 (age 85)
Karjaküla cemetery
Helgi Arst was a geophysicist whose careful study strengthened knowledge of the earth’s dynamics.
Freddy Fraek
1935–2016 (age 81)
Holmen Cemetery
Freddy Fraek was a Danish actor known for his work in film and television.
Maureen O'Hara
1920–2015 (age 95)
Arlington National Cemetery
Maureen O'Hara was an Irish-American actress celebrated for her iconic performances in Hollywood adventure and romantic ...
Zdzisław Jaskuła
1951–2015 (age 64)
Doły cemetery
Zdzisław Jaskuła (1951-2015) was a Polish individual from Łask who was buried at Doły cemetery.
James F. Hastings
1926–2014 (age 88)
Mount View Cemetery
James F. Hastings (1926-2014) from Olean was laid to rest at Mount View Cemetery.
Luka Wax
1912–2013 (age 101)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Luka Wax was a painter whose canvases captured the light and landscapes of his era.
Wacław Dominik
1943–2013 (age 70)
Grabiszyn Cemetery
Wacław Dominik was a Polish journalist who lived from 1943 to 2013.
Mikhail Bank
1929–2013 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Soviet conductor known for his musical leadership and artistic vision.
Montrose Hagins
1917–2012 (age 95)
Green Hills Memorial Park
Montrose Hagins (1917-2012) was an American actress and educator who appeared in television shows such as The Sinbad Sho...
Margaret Osborne duPont
1918–2012 (age 94)
Restlawn Memorial Park
Margaret Osborne duPont (1918-2012) was a hall-of-fame tennis champion from Joseph laid to rest at Restlawn Memorial Par...
Jeff Blatnick
1957–2012 (age 55)
Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Jeff Blatnick (1957–2012) was an Olympic gold-medal wrestler and sports commentator who is buried at Most Holy Redeeme...
Louis Panier
1945–2012 (age 67)
Rainans
Louis Panier nurtured thoughtful dialogue and compassionate listening through his theological work.
Olivier Lefèvre d'Ormesson
1918–2012 (age 94)
cimetière de Lézignan-la-Cèbe
Olivier Lefèvre d'Ormesson was a politician who served his country with steady dedication and integrity.
John McCarthy
1927–2011 (age 84)
Alta Mesa Memorial Park
John McCarthy (1927–2011) was a pioneering computer scientist credited with coining “artificial intelligence” and ...
Margit Brandt
1945–2011 (age 66)
Hellerup Cemetery
Margit Brandt was a fashion designer whose creative vision shaped Danish style and design.
Georges Haldas
1917–2010 (age 93)
Cemetery of Kings
Georges Haldas was a thoughtful writer whose work explored the quiet depths of everyday life.
Svetlana Manen
1934–2010 (age 76)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Svetlana Manen (1934-2010) was a Parisian from the 15th arrondissement who was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery.
James C. Davis
1925–2009 (age 84)
Lone Mountain Cemetery
James C. Davis spent his life in Nevada until his death in 2009 and is buried at Lone Mountain Cemetery.
Joachim Miesbauer
1971–2009 (age 38)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Joachim Miesbauer is honored for compassionate theological reflection and community care.
Michel Marquilly
1935–2009 (age 74)
Thivencelle Churchyard
Michel Marquilly dedicated his life to political service and is commemorated in Thivencelle.
Judit Sándor
1923–2008 (age 85)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Judit Sándor was a concert singer whose expressive performances delighted audiences and inspired peers.
Ágnes Bálint
1922–2008 (age 86)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Ágnes Bálint was a Hungarian screenwriter whose work shaped the nation's cinema and television.
Leopold Raznowiecki
1924–2007 (age 83)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Leopold Raznowiecki was a Polish citizen who lived from 1924 to 2007.
Katya Ogonek
1977–2007 (age 30)
Nikolo-Arkhangelskoe Cemetery
Katya Ogonek was a Russian singer and musical performer.