Notable Deaths on October 9
730+ people died on this day throughout history
Jean Noel Destréhan
1759–1823 (age 64)
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Jean Noel Destréhan was a New Orleans resident who lived from 1759 to 1823.
Krzysztof Okoń
1939–2025 (age 86)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Krzysztof Okoń was a Polish painter whose artistic contributions shaped the contemporary art landscape in Poland.
Charis Chalkitis
1945–2024 (age 79)
Ymittos
Charis Chalkitis was a talented Greek composer whose works contributed to Greek musical traditions.
Pierre Vernier
1931–2024 (age 93)
cimetière de Roquebrune
Pierre Louis Rayer (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ vɛʁnje]; 25 May 1931 – 9 October 2024), known by his stage name Pi...
Henri Serre
1931–2023 (age 92)
cimetière de Saint-Jean-du-Bruel
Henri Serre (26 February 1931 – 9 October 2023) was a French actor who was best known for his role as Jim, a "vivid, m...
Eileen Ryan
1927–2022 (age 95)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Eileen Ryan (1927–2022) was an American stage and screen actress who also supported a family of actors as the wife of ...
Brooks Arthur
1936–2022 (age 86)
Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries
Brooks Arthur was a prolific film and television director and producer whose career spanned decades in New York and beyo...
Márton Glits
1934–2022 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Hungarian university teacher dedicated to advancing education and knowledge.
Evi Krass
1925–2021 (age 96)
Pauluse Cemetery
Evi Krass combined fierce determination with a generous spirit to uplift teammates and honor athletics.
Yosef Maiman
1946–2021 (age 75)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Yosef Maiman (1946-2021) was an Israeli businessman and energy magnate born in a displaced persons camp in Landsberg am ...
Abolhassan Banisadr
1933–2021 (age 88)
Cimetière des Gonards
Abolhassan Banisadr (Persian: ابوالحسن بنیصدر; 22 March 1933 – 9 October 2021) was an Iranian politic...
David Refael ben Ami
1950–2020 (age 70)
Har HaMenuchot
David Refael ben Ami (1950-2020) was born in Nahalal, Israel and was buried at Har HaMenuchot.
Georgy Lappo
1923–2020 (age 97)
Khovanskoye Cemetery
Georgy Mikhailovich Lappo (Russian: Георгий Михайлович Лаппо; April 18, 1923, Lgov - October 9, 20...
Massimo Campanini
1954–2020 (age 66)
cemetery of Chiaravalle
Massimo Campanini (November 3, 1954 - October 9, 2020) was an Italian philosopher, translator and scholar of Islam, Isla...
Richard Askey
1933–2019 (age 86)
Forest Hill Cemetery
Richard Askey (1933–2019) of St. Louis was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.
John W. Corso
1929–2019 (age 90)
Falls Cemetery
John W. Corso (1929–2019) was an American production designer from Wabash laid to rest at Falls Cemetery.
Günter Schneider
1941–2019 (age 78)
Zwettl
Günter Schneider was an Austrian individual who lived in Zwettl from 1941 to 2019.
Jan Szyszko
1944–2019 (age 75)
Stara Miłosna Cemetery
Jan Feliks Szyszko (Polish pronunciation: [jan ʂɨʂkɔ] ; 19 April 1944 – 9 October 2019) was a Polish forester, uni...
Thomas A. Steitz
1940–2018 (age 78)
Grove Street Cemetery
Thomas A. Steitz (1940–2018) was an American biochemist who shared the Nobel Prize for determining the structure of th...
Jerzy Bogdan Kos
1931–2018 (age 87)
Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław
Jerzy Bogdan Kos was a Polish writer whose literary works contributed to Polish culture.
Andrzej Szujecki
1929–2017 (age 88)
Służew Cemetery (Renety Street)
Andrzej Szujecki was a Polish civil servant dedicated to public administration and governance.
Mirosław Kałczak
1936–2017 (age 81)
Southern Communal Cemetery
Mirosław Kałczak was a Polish physician dedicated to serving his patients and community.
Joe James
1934–2015 (age 81)
Hurst Ranch Cemetery
Joe James (1934–2015) was a lifelong Spur resident whose passing led to his burial at Hurst Ranch Cemetery.
Dave Meyers
1953–2015 (age 62)
Temecula Cemetery
Dave Meyers (1953-2015) of San Diego was laid to rest at Temecula Cemetery.
Matti Helminen
1931–2015 (age 84)
Puolimatka cemetery
Matti Helminen was a Finnish actor who worked extensively in Finnish theater and film during his long career.
Güney Dinç
1936–2015 (age 79)
Soğukkuyu Cemetery
Turkish lawyer and legal professional.
Peter A. Peyser
1921–2014 (age 93)
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Peter A. Peyser (1921–2014) of Cedarhurst now rests at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Jan Hooks
1957–2014 (age 57)
Cedartown
Jan Hooks (1957-2014) was a Decatur-born comedian and actress who was buried in Cedartown.
Carolyn Jean Carlon
1925–2014 (age 89)
Mountain View Cemetery
Carolyn Jean Carlon (1925–2014) was a Reno resident laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
Helve Luik
1942–2014 (age 72)
Metsakalmistu
Helve Luik offered steadfast support to families facing hardship through her work as a social worker.
Jan Kudlička
1940–2014 (age 74)
Cemetery in Židenice
Jan Kudlička was a Czech citizen who lived from 1940 to 2014.
Maj Kempe
1939–2014 (age 75)
Västra kyrkogården, Göteborg
Swedish politician who served her community through public office and civic leadership.
Kenny Rollins
1923–2012 (age 89)
Lexington Cemetery
Kenny Rollins (1923-2012) was an Olympic gold medalist and University of Kentucky guard who played for the 1948 U.S. bas...
Sammi Kane Kraft
1992–2012 (age 20)
Hillside Memorial Park
Sammi Kane Kraft was an American actress and athlete best known for her role as Amanda Wurlitzer in the 2005 film The Ba...
Halil Karaduman
1959–2012 (age 53)
Ulus Cemetery
Halil Karaduman was a skilled Turkish musician whose performances and compositions contributed to Turkish musical herita...
Spiros Tombras
1928–2011 (age 83)
First Cemetery of Athens
Spiros Tombras was a respected conductor and musical leader.
Olgierd Narkiewicz
1925–2010 (age 85)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Olgierd Narkiewicz was a dedicated physician committed to patient care and medical excellence.
Raymond A. Brown
1915–2009 (age 94)
Holy Name Cemetery
Raymond A. Brown (1915–2009) was a renowned civil rights attorney who defended high-profile clients including Attica p...
Stuart M. Kaminsky
1934–2009 (age 75)
Chevra Kadisha Adas B'nai Israel Vyeshurun
Stuart M. Kaminsky (1934–2009) was an American mystery novelist whose prolific series featured sleuths such as Inspect...
Piet de Boer
1928–2008 (age 80)
Oentsjerk
Teacher Piet de Boer (1928–2008) dedicated his career to educating and inspiring students.
Nicolás Casullo
1944–2008 (age 64)
Cementerio Británico
Argentine writer and intellectual Nicolás Casullo (1944–2008) was a significant voice in cultural criticism and conte...
Nikolaï Kantchev
1936–2007 (age 71)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Nikolai Kantchev was a poet whose lyrical honesty invited readers into thoughtful, emotional landscapes.
Klaus Renft
1942–2006 (age 64)
Leipzig South Cemetery
Klaus Renft (1942–2006) was a musician whose artistic contributions shaped the cultural heritage of East Germany.
LeRoy Whitfield
1969–2005 (age 36)
Burr Oak Cemetery
LeRoy Whitfield (1969-2005) was an American journalist noted for his honest reporting on HIV and its impact on the Afric...
Vladimir Zolotnitsky
1969–2005 (age 36)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Vladimir Zolotnitsky was a Russian journalist dedicated to his profession.
Maxime Faget
1921–2004 (age 83)
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery
Maxime Faget (1921–2004), the Haitian-American aerospace engineer who helped design NASA's early crewed capsules, is b...
Richard R. Conger
1921–2003 (age 82)
Arlington National Cemetery
Richard R. Conger (1921–2003) was a U.S. military veteran interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
Fred Arndt
1917–2002 (age 85)
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens
Fred Arndt (1917–2002) lived in San Pierre and was interred at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Ernő Fischer
1914–2002 (age 88)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Ernő Fischer was a Hungarian painter whose works contributed to the nation's artistic heritage.
George Oliver Benton
1915–2001 (age 86)
Jackson
George Oliver Benton (1915–2001) of Jackson was laid to rest in his hometown after his death.