Notable Deaths on September 17
720+ people died on this day throughout history
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
1820–1862 (age 42)
City Cemetery
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (1820-1862) was a Confederate general from Enfield who died in battle.
William E. Starke
1814–1862 (age 48)
Hollywood Cemetery
William E. Starke (1814-1862) was a Confederate officer from Brunswick County, Virginia.
Margaret Mercer
1791–1846 (age 55)
Cedar Park Estate Cemetery
Margaret Mercer (1791-1846) was an American educator and philanthropist from Maryland known for her work in education an...
James Greenleaf
1765–1843 (age 78)
Congressional Cemetery
James Greenleaf (1765-1843) was a Boston-born figure who lived through the founding era and was buried at Congressional ...
Benjamin Bourne
1755–1808 (age 53)
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Benjamin Bourne was an American merchant and U.S. Congressman from Rhode Island.
Darnel Haney
1937–2025 (age 88)
Ogden City Cemetery
Darnel Haney (1937-2025) of Phoenix was buried at Ogden City Cemetery.
Sigvart Bjøntegaard
1957–2025 (age 68)
Kongsberg Church
Teacher Sigvart Bjøntegaard built classrooms where curiosity and confidence could flourish.
Tibor Nagy
1962–2025 (age 63)
Megyeri Cemetery
Association football player Tibor Nagy delighted fans with precise passing and tireless dedication.
Yurike Sanger
1945–2025 (age 80)
Tanah Kusir Cemetery
Yurike Sanger was an Indonesian whose eight-decade life spanned significant historical periods.
Roeslan Georgievitsj Gostev
1945–2025 (age 80)
Kominternovskoe cemetery
Ruslan Georgievich Gostev (Russian: Русла́н Гео́ргиевич Го́стев; 11 January 1945 – 17 Septemb...
Imre Tatár
1920–2023 (age 103)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Writer Imre Tatár crafted thoughtful stories that continue to invite readers into deeper reflection.
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa
1937–2021 (age 84)
El Alia Cemetery
Abdelaziz Bouteflika (; Arabic: عَبد الْعَزِيْز بُوتَفْلِيْقَة, romanized: ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ...
Alfred Miodowicz
1929–2021 (age 92)
Końskie
Alfred Miodowicz (28 June 1929 – 17 September 2021) was a Polish politician and trade union activist.
Irma Dryden
1920–2020 (age 100)
Arlington National Cemetery
Irma Dryden was a compassionate caregiver whose gentle presence comforted countless individuals.
László Török
1941–2020 (age 79)
Farkasréti Cemetery
László Török (13 May 1941 – 17 September 2020) was a Hungarian historian, archaeologist, and Egyptologist.
Leonid Rozenshtraukh
1937–2020 (age 83)
Babushkinskiy Cemetery
Leonid Rozenshtraukh was a respected Russian biologist and researcher.
Boris Velichkovsky
1923–2020 (age 97)
Kalitnikovskoye Cemetery
Boris Velichkovsky was a Russian individual from Oryol who lived from 1923 to 2020 and was buried at Kalitnikovskoye Cem...
Cokie Roberts
1943–2019 (age 76)
Congressional Cemetery
Journalist and author Cokie Roberts (1943–2019) is buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Jadwiga Kruczyk
1950–2019 (age 69)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Geophysicist whose research advanced understanding of Earth's physical sciences.
John William Gaisser
1932–2018 (age 86)
Mitchell City Cemetery
John William Gaisser (1932-2018) spent his life in Tipton and now rests in Mitchell City Cemetery.
Petr Stárka
1943–2018 (age 75)
Olšany Cemetery
Petr Stárka was a Czech figure whose contributions enriched his nation's cultural heritage.
Daṿid Ben Yosef
1933–2017 (age 84)
Har HaMenuchot
Daṿid Ben Yosef (1933-2017) was born in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood and was buried at Har HaMenuchot.
Lilia Dodekova
1934–2016 (age 82)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Lilia Dodekova was a paleontologist whose meticulous research strengthened Bulgaria’s scientific heritage.
Ingrīda Andriņa
1944–2015 (age 71)
Forest Cemetery
Ingrīda Andriņa's luminous performances made her a cherished figure in Latvian theater.
Eliyahu Avichail
1932–2015 (age 83)
Har HaMenuchot
Beloved rabbi remembered for his outreach and pastoral warmth.
Артур Хениньш
1932–2014 (age 82)
Skrunda
Adolfo Suárez was Spain's first democratically elected Prime Minister after Franco, serving from 1976 to 1981 and leadi...
Irena Molga
1930–2014 (age 84)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Irena Molga was a Polish painter who lived from 1930 to 2014.
Kadir Suleyman
1917–2014 (age 97)
Montparnasse Cemetery
A steadfast presence whose thoughtfulness touched the lives of many.
Милицин, Альберт Васильевич
1926–2013 (age 87)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Natela Alexandrovna Tovstonogova (1926-2013) was a writer from Tbilisi who was buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkw...
William S. Calli
1923–2012 (age 89)
Calvary Cemetery
William S. Calli (1923–2012) is remembered near Calvary Cemetery where he now lies.
Tedi Thurman
1913–2012 (age 99)
Midville City Cemetery
Tedi Thurman (1913-2012) was an American radio and television personality from Midville buried at Midville City Cemetery...
Vsevolod Solovyov
1924–2012 (age 88)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Vsevolod Solovyov was a Russian scientist whose research contributed to his field of study.
Simone Prelle
1921–2012 (age 91)
Cimetière de Loyasse
Simone Prelle was an activist devoted to uplifting others.
Tecwyn Ellis
1918–2012 (age 94)
Llandderfel
Tecwyn Ellis was a teacher remembered for his patience, encouragement, and lifelong dedication to learning.
Elmer R. Tapper
1929–2011 (age 82)
Tahoma National Cemetery
Elmer R. Tapper (1929–2011) was a St. Bernard Parish resident interred at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Robert M. Reed
1932–2011 (age 79)
East Lawn Cemetery
Robert M. Reed (1932–2011) was interred at East Lawn Cemetery after living in Sheldon.
József Böröczky
1948–2011 (age 63)
Fiume Road Graveyard
József Böröczky's performances brought sincerity and life to every role he played.
Zsolt Huszár
1971–2011 (age 40)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Actor cherished for heartfelt performances that touched Hungarian audiences.
Robert Verity Clem
1933–2010 (age 77)
Peoples Cemetery
Robert Verity Clem (1933-2010) of Fall River was buried at Peoples Cemetery.
Karl Erik Eriksson
1925–2010 (age 85)
Arvika Churchyard
Karl Erik Eriksson (1925–2010) was a Swedish politician whose career in public service advanced civic leadership.
Patrick Aduma
1966–2010 (age 44)
Mausoleum of the Argentine Association of Actors
Argentine performer whose artistic contributions enriched the cultural landscape.
Leon Kirchner
1919–2009 (age 90)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Leon Kirchner (1919–2009) was a Brooklyn-born composer whose modernist symphonies and chamber works, along with decade...
Dick Durock
1937–2009 (age 72)
Hungarian Sacred Heart Cemetery
Dick Durock (1937-2009) was an actor and stuntman best known for portraying Swamp Thing in film and television.
Sue Eakin
1918–2009 (age 91)
Trinity Episcopal Cemetery
Sue Eakin (1918–2009) of Rapides Parish was laid to rest in Trinity Episcopal Cemetery.
Jan Serie
1952–2008 (age 56)
Roselawn Cemetery
Jan Serie (1952-2008) from Brookings County is buried at Roselawn Cemetery.
Toivo Kaunismäe
1946–2007 (age 61)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Toivo Kaunismäe was a boxer whose fearless dedication and generous spirit made a lasting impression on his community.
Johanna Lauda
1914–2007 (age 93)
Vienna Central Cemetery
Teacher Johanna Lauda inspired students through her patient guidance and heartfelt dedication.
Zbigniew Bieliński
1930–2007 (age 77)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Zbigniew Bieliński was a Polish weightlifter who contributed to Poland's sporting heritage.
Julian Stolarczyk
1929–2007 (age 78)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Julian Stolarczyk was a physician whose medical practice served his community with dedication and skill.
Patricia Kennedy Lawford
1924–2006 (age 82)
Southampton Cemetery
Patricia Kennedy Lawford (1924-2006) was an American socialite and advocate who helped raise awareness of mental health ...