Notable Deaths on October 28
690+ people died on this day throughout history
Edward Carrington
1748–1810 (age 62)
St. John's Episcopal Churchyard
Edward Carrington was a Virginia statesman, military officer, and political figure during the Revolutionary and early Fe...
Anita Leeser-Gassan
1935–2025 (age 90)
Jewish cemetery, Muiderberg
Anita Leeser-Gassan provided thoughtful counsel and advocacy to her community.
Agusli Taher
1951–2025 (age 74)
Dadok Tunggul Hitam
Agusli Taher was an influential Indonesian songwriter whose compositions shaped the nation's musical landscape.
Małgorzata Galińska-Tomaszewska
1946–2025 (age 79)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Małgorzata Galińska-Tomaszewska was a diplomat whose career advanced Poland's international relations and diplomatic e...
Ulf Pilgaard
1940–2024 (age 84)
Hellerup Cemetery
Actor Ulf Pilgaard was a beloved performer whose warmth and talent brightened countless stages.
Claude Blanckaert
1952–2024 (age 72)
Everly
French historian and academic scholar.
Mary Maranti
1950–2023 (age 73)
Cemetery of Aigio
Mary Maranti was a distinguished Greek singer whose musical talent enriched Greek cultural life.
Jerry Lee Lewis
1935–2022 (age 87)
Herron Family Cemetery
Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022) from Ferriday, Louisiana, was a pioneering rock and roll singer and pianist laid to rest a...
Kazimierz Chromy
1936–2021 (age 85)
Puławy
Kazimierz Chromy was a dedicated machinist from Puławy whose career spanned nearly nine decades.
Bazyli Poskrobko
1941–2021 (age 80)
City Cemetery in Białystok
Polish economist whose scholarly work contributed to economic thought and research.
Billy Joe Shaver
1939–2020 (age 81)
Waco Memorial Park
Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), the influential country singer-songwriter from Corsicana, is buried at Waco Memorial Par...
Dina Rot
1932–2020 (age 88)
La Chacarita Cemetery
Argentine poet whose lyrical works contributed to the nation's literary heritage.
Alain Rey
1928–2020 (age 92)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Alain Rey (French: [a.lɛ̃ ʁɛ]; (1928-08-30)30 August 1928 – (2020-10-28)28 October 2020) was a French linguist, le...
Jean-Pierre Joncheray
1941–2020 (age 79)
cemetery of Aspé
Jean-Pierre Joncheray was a cherished pharmacist whose steady care comforted many in times of need.
Kay Hagan
1953–2019 (age 66)
Green Hill Cemetery
Kay Hagan (1953-2019) hailed from Shelby and rests at Green Hill Cemetery.
Paul A. Levine
1956–2019 (age 63)
Berlin
Paul A.
Annick Alane
1925–2019 (age 94)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Annick Alane (5 September 1925 – 28 October 2019) was a French film, television, and theatre actress from Carnac.
Colin Sylvia
1985–2018 (age 33)
Mildura
Colin Martin Sylvia (8 November 1985 – 28 October 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourn...
Philippe Gildas
1935–2018 (age 83)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Philippe Gildas (born Philippe Leprêtre; 12 November 1935 – 28 October 2018) was a French journalist.
Stanisław Atlasiński
1919–2017 (age 98)
Puszczykowo
Stanisław Atlasiński was a professional association football player from Puszczykowo whose career brought distinction ...
Roger Lallement
1929–2017 (age 88)
Cimetière de Broyes
Roger Lallement is remembered for his quiet dedication to the rhythms of rural life.
Knud Ketting
1942–2016 (age 74)
Holmen Cemetery
Knud Ketting was a music critic whose insightful commentary influenced Danish cultural life.
František Kacafírek
1956–2016 (age 60)
Vinohrady Cemetery
František Kacafírek was a Czech musician who lived from 1956 to 2016.
Reuben Ahroni
1931–2015 (age 84)
New Beth Jacob Cemetery
Reuben Ahroni (1931–2015) was a longtime Aden resident laid to rest at New Beth Jacob Cemetery.
Patrick Stansfield
1943–2014 (age 71)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Patrick Stansfield (1943–2014) of Cleveland is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dorothy Beskind
1917–2014 (age 97)
Beth Moses Cemetery
Dorothy Beskind (1917-2014) rests at Beth Moses Cemetery.
Marie Nollová
1922–2014 (age 92)
Olšany Cemetery
Marie Nollová was a Czech citizen.
Léonard Gosselin
1920–2014 (age 94)
Rimouski
Léonard Gosselin was a Catholic priest who dedicated his life to ministry in Rimouski.
Ike Skelton
1931–2013 (age 82)
Machpelah Cemetery
Ike Skelton (1931–2013) was a long-serving Democratic congressman from Missouri known for his expertise on defense pol...
Erika Dichler-Sedlacek
1929–2013 (age 84)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Composer Erika Dichler-Sedlacek left a legacy of lyrical, heartfelt music.
Tomris Oğuzalp
1932–2013 (age 81)
Karacaahmet Cemetery
Tomris Oğuzalp was a distinguished Turkish actor whose performances enriched Turkish entertainment.
Nikolay Maslennikov
1921–2013 (age 92)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Soviet politician and government official (1921–2013).
Beryl Davis
1924–2011 (age 87)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Beryl Davis (1924-2011), born in Plymouth, was a singer who entertained wartime audiences with her jazz and big-band voc...
Ricky Adams
1959–2011 (age 52)
Bellevue Memorial Park
Ricky Adams (1959–2011) was an American Major League Baseball infielder.
Muhamad Arifin
1937–2010 (age 73)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Muhamad Arifin was Indonesian military personnel who served from 1937 to 2010.
Eeva Ahven
1924–2009 (age 85)
Metsakalmistu
Linguist Eeva Ahven, celebrated for inspiring a deep appreciation of language, died in 2009.
Marc Michaud
1944–2009 (age 65)
Laval
Marc Michaud was a missionary who served in Laval.
Bjarne Bystad Ellefsen
1915–2008 (age 93)
Søre Ål Church
Bjarne Bystad Ellefsen was a Norwegian architect whose designs contributed to Norway's built heritage.
Witold Pograniczny
1940–2008 (age 68)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Witold Pograniczny was a Polish journalist who lived from 1940 to 2008.
Porter Wagoner
1927–2007 (age 80)
Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Porter Wagoner was an American country music singer and television personality famed for mentoring Dolly Parton.
Gilbert Cachera
1920–2007 (age 87)
Cimetière de Wasnes-au-Bac
Gilbert Cachera was known for steady, service-driven leadership in public life.
Marijohn Wilkin
1920–2006 (age 86)
Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Marijohn Wilkin (1920–2006) was laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Kemp.
Nikolay Rabotnov
1936–2006 (age 70)
Konchalovskoye cemetery
Nikolay Rabotnov was a Russian scientist whose research contributed significantly to his field of study.
Valter Polli
1912–2005 (age 93)
Ao cemetery
Valter Polli was an Estonian journalist who lived from 1912 to 2005.
Serge Belloni
1925–2005 (age 80)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Serge Belloni was an Italian-born individual who lived from 1925 to 2005 and was buried in France.
Josep Peiró Olives
1917–2005 (age 88)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Josep Peiró Olives (1917–2005) was a dedicated trade unionist committed to workers' rights.
Francine Bloch
1916–2005 (age 89)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Francine Bloch was a French literary critic whose work enriched literary understanding.
Oliver Sain
1932–2003 (age 71)
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Oliver Sain (1932–2003) was an American saxophonist, bandleader, and producer who helped shape the St. Louis rhythm an...
Bernard Olejniczak
1919–2003 (age 84)
Junikowo Cemetery
Polish librarian and information specialist.
Georgios Fasoulas
1946–2002 (age 56)
Joensuu
Georgios Fasoulas was an architect whose thoughtful designs enriched the communities he served.