Notable Deaths on September 24
730+ people died on this day throughout history
Robert Y. Hayne
1791–1839 (age 48)
St. Michael's Churchyard
Robert Y. Hayne was a South Carolina political figure who lived from 1791 to 1839.
David Ziegler
1748–1811 (age 63)
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum
David Ziegler was a German-born military officer and territorial governor who lived from 1748 to 1811.
Silvi Liiva
1941–2023 (age 82)
Metsakalmistu
Silvi Liiva (22 January 1941 – 24 September 2023) was an Estonian printmaker.
Hans Henrik Svendsen
1943–2022 (age 79)
Ordrup Cemetery
Hans Henrik Svendsen was a badminton trailblazer whose sportsmanship and mentorship lifted many players.
Hakkı Kurmel
1923–2021 (age 98)
Nakkaş Baba Cemetery
Hakkı Kurmel (1923-2021) was a Turkish individual from Develi who lived nearly a century before being buried at Nakkaş...
André Béguin
1927–2021 (age 94)
Montparnasse Cemetery
André Béguin was a printer devoted to the art of publishing and the preservation of fine craftsmanship.
Jan Žalmánek
1933–2020 (age 87)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Jan Žalmánek (1933–2020) was a cherished resident of the Zlín region.
Séamas Céitinn
1925–2020 (age 95)
Forkhill
Séamas Céitinn, teacher of Forkhill, 1925–2020.
Božena Vrbová
1942–2019 (age 77)
Vršovice Cemetery
Božena Vrbová (1942–2019) was a Prague resident remembered with affection.
Abdellah el-Kadiri
1937–2019 (age 82)
Berrechid
Abdellah Kadiri (10 May 1937 – 24 September 2019) was a Moroccan Minister of Tourism and Colonel Major
Nikolaj Karmazin
1941–2018 (age 77)
Olšany Cemetery
Nikolaj Karmazin (1941–2018) was a member of the post-war generation who contributed to Czech society.
Leszek Kasprzyk
1925–2018 (age 93)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Polish economist whose scholarly work contributed significantly to economic thought and policy.
Thomas Vennum
1934–2017 (age 83)
Lakewood Cemetery
Thomas Vennum (1934-2017) lived in Edina and was buried at Lakewood Cemetery.
Joseph M. McDade
1931–2017 (age 86)
Rome Cemetery
Joseph M. McDade (1931–2017) of Scranton served as a U.S. Representative and now rests in Rome Cemetery.
Tamás Tarján
1949–2017 (age 68)
Gödöllő
Tamás Tarján was a Hungarian dramaturge who contributed to the development of theatrical arts and dramatic literature.
Buckwheat Zydeco
1947–2016 (age 69)
Calvary Cemetery
Buckwheat Zydeco (1947–2016), born Stanley Dural Jr. in Lafayette, popularized zydeco music before his burial at Calva...
Viggo Dam Nielsen
1938–2016 (age 78)
Humlebæk Cemetery
Viggo Dam Nielsen was a Danish military officer who served with distinction throughout his career.
Забелин, Леонид Васильевич
1932–2015 (age 83)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Nikolay Boriosovich Ilyinsky (1932-2015) was a Russian resident from Kazan who was buried at Şämsir cemetery.
Vladimir Grodetsky
1951–2014 (age 63)
cimetière de Khokhriakovskoïé
Vladimir Grodetsky was a professional whose career reflected dedication and achievement.
Jacques Ménard
1922–2013 (age 91)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Jacques Ménard (1922-2013) was a person from Pontvallain, France.
Jiří Chod
1931–2012 (age 81)
Olšany Cemetery
A person remembered for his character and presence in his community.
Christian Leopold Kinský
1924–2011 (age 87)
Heidenreichstein
Christian Leopold Kinský was a beloved member of Heidenreichstein remembered for his thoughtful spirit.
Bo Unenge
1921–2011 (age 90)
Västra kyrkogården, Göteborg
Swedish Master of Science in Engineering who contributed to industrial and technical advancement.
Ana Kiro
1942–2010 (age 68)
Cementerio de Serantes
Ana Kiro was a Spanish singer whose vocal talent and performances enriched Spain's musical heritage.
Mimi Weddell
1915–2009 (age 94)
Green-Wood Cemetery
Mimi Weddell (1915–2009) was a Williston-born model and actress remembered for her longevity and interred at Green-Woo...
Del Bates
1940–2009 (age 69)
Kirkland Cemetery
Del Bates (1940–2009) was an American Major League Baseball catcher who played briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Mickey Vernon
1918–2008 (age 90)
Lawn Croft Cemetery and Mausoleum
Mickey Vernon (1918–2008) was a two-time Major League Baseball batting champion for the Washington Senators and rests ...
Kazım Kanat
1950–2008 (age 58)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Kazım Kanat was a Turkish journalist whose career contributed to the development of Turkish media.
Marceline Lenoir
1921–2007 (age 86)
Cimetière du Val-Saint-Germain
Marceline Lenoir is remembered for heartfelt performances that resonated with audiences.
Joel Broyhill
1919–2006 (age 87)
Arlington National Cemetery
Joel Broyhill was a long-serving U.S. Representative from Virginia noted for his focus on military and veterans' issues.
Henry Townsend
1909–2006 (age 97)
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Henry Townsend (1909–2006) was a Delta blues singer, guitarist and songwriter whose career spanned more than eight dec...
Jerzy Grzymkowski
1930–2006 (age 76)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Jerzy Grzymkowski (1930–2006) was a Polish screenwriter whose works enriched Polish cinema and television.
Atcel Olmedo
2002–2005 (age 3)
Wheaton
Atcel Olmedo (2002–2005) was born in Mexico and interred in Wheaton after a very brief life.
Otto Westphal
1913–2004 (age 91)
Cemetery of Clarens
Otto Westphal was a German biochemist and immunologist known for his research on bacterial endotoxins who lived from 191...
Elizabeth Morgan Stevens
1903–2003 (age 100)
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery
Elizabeth Morgan Stevens (1903-2003) lived a century before being laid to rest at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery...
Romuald Rak
1920–2003 (age 83)
Cemetery on Sienkiewicza Street in Katowice
Polish individual whose life was part of the community's history.
H. Spencer Matthews
1921–2002 (age 81)
Arlington National Cemetery
H. Spencer Matthews (1921–2002) is interred at Arlington National Cemetery, remembering his commitment as a U.S. servi...
Leon Hart
1928–2002 (age 74)
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Leon Hart (1928-2002) was a Pennsylvania-born American football legend whose collegiate achievements at Notre Dame earne...
István Kardos
1942–2002 (age 60)
Farkasréti Cemetery
István Kardos was a Hungarian screenwriter whose work contributed to Hungarian cinema.
Гоголев, Вячеслав Иванович
1922–2002 (age 80)
Vvedenskoye Cemetery
Nikolai Ivanovich Pankratyev (1922-2002) was born in Nevelsky District and was buried at Slovyanskoye Cemetery in Russia...
Meade Frierson
1940–2001 (age 61)
Zion Presbyterian Church
Meade Frierson was an American Nashvillian remembered by his community.
Jarmila Jindrová
1923–2001 (age 78)
Cemetery in Libeň
Jarmila Jindrová was an accomplished art historian whose scholarly work advanced cultural understanding.
František Mareček
1943–2001 (age 58)
Cemetery in Zličín
František Mareček was a member of his community whose life reflected personal integrity and character.
Zbigniew Kaznowski
1927–2001 (age 74)
Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Wrocław
Polish translator whose work facilitated cultural exchange and understanding across languages.
Patti Jerome
1925–2000 (age 75)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Patti Jerome (1925–2000) was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park after her death in 2000.
Horacio Rivero, Jr.
1910–2000 (age 90)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Horacio Rivero, Jr. (1910-2000) of Ponce was an American veteran laid to rest at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
Jerry Claiborne
1928–2000 (age 72)
Riverside Cemetery
Jerry Claiborne (1928-2000) was an American college football coach best known for leading the Maryland Terrapins and the...
Lukas Richter
1923–2000 (age 77)
Friedhof Adlershof
German musicologist and music historian.
Robin Skynner
1922–2000 (age 78)
Highgate Cemetery
Robin Skynner (16 August 1922 in Cornwall–24 September 2000 in Islington, London) was a psychiatric pioneer and innova...
Raymond R. Wright
1945–1999 (age 54)
Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
Raymond R. Wright exemplified courage in uniform and kept that spirit alive through decades of mentorship.