Notable Deaths on September 26
690+ people died on this day throughout history
Samuel S. Bell
1834–1877 (age 43)
Ashley County
Samuel S. Bell (1834-1877) was a North Carolina native whose grave is located in Ashley County.
Daniel Boone
1734–1820 (age 86)
Frankfort Cemetery
Daniel Boone was a legendary American frontiersman and pioneer who lived from 1734 to 1820 in Oley Valley.
George Frederick Cooke
1756–1812 (age 56)
Churchyard of St. Paul's Chapel
George Frederick Cooke was a renowned English stage actor known for his Shakespearean roles.
Ludvig Bjerkreim
1954–2025 (age 71)
Bjerkreim Church
Ludvig Bjerkreim offered strength and compassion to all who sought support.
Güllü
1973–2025 (age 52)
Tuzla Cemetery
Güllü was a Turkish singer and musical performer.
Włodzimierz Ryms
1945–2025 (age 80)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Włodzimierz Ryms (1945-2025) was a Polish individual from Ciechanów who was recently buried at the Northern Communal C...
István Jelenits
1932–2024 (age 92)
Fiume Road Graveyard
Writer whose empathetic prose invited readers to reflect on ordinary lives.
Geof Motley
1935–2023 (age 88)
Centennial Park Cemetery
Geofrey Peter Motley (3 January 1935 – 26 September 2023) was an Australian rules footballer and coach who played for...
Hıfzı Topuz
1923–2023 (age 100)
Feriköy Cemetery
Hıfzı Topuz (25 January 1923 – 26 September 2023) was a Turkish journalist, travel writer and novelist.
Julio Martínez Calzón
1938–2023 (age 85)
Pozuelo de Alarcón
Julio Martínez Calzón was a Spanish teacher from Pozuelo de Alarcón.
Stanisław Szymecki
1924–2023 (age 99)
Białystok Cathedral
Stanisław Szymecki was a Polish individual from Katowice who lived from 1924 to 2023 and was buried at Białystok Cathe...
Ruth Mirov
1928–2022 (age 94)
Metsakalmistu
Folklorist Ruth Mirov preserved Estonia's stories with reverence and deep humanity.
Leif Wendt
1936–2022 (age 86)
Längbro cemetery
Leif Wendt was a Swedish association football player.
Michel Pinçon
1942–2022 (age 80)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Michel Pinçon (18 May 1942 – 26 September 2022) was a French sociologist.
Herzl Shafir
1929–2021 (age 92)
Morasha Cemetery
Herzl Shekhterman Shafir (Hebrew: הרצל שפיר; July 10, 1929 - September 26, 2021) was an Israel Defense Forces Ma...
Sándor Szilvágyi
1964–2021 (age 57)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Sándor Szilvágyi was a Hungarian university teacher dedicated to academic excellence and student education.
Adil Bəbirov
1934–2021 (age 87)
Toronto
Adil Bəbirov was a composer whose works contributed to twentieth and twenty-first century music.
Kirill Razlogov
1946–2021 (age 75)
colombarium du cimetière Vagankovo
Kirill Emilevich Razlogov (Russian: Кири́лл Эми́льевич Разло́гов; 6 May 1946 – 26 September...
Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr.
1925–2020 (age 95)
Westover Parish Church Cemetery
Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr. (1925-2020) was buried at Westover Parish Church Cemetery after a long life.
Inez Casale Stempeck
1927–2020 (age 93)
Mountain View Cemetery
Inez Casale Stempeck (1927–2020) lived in Sparks and was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.
Leo Traister
1919–2020 (age 101)
Olio Township Cemetery
Leo Traister (1919–2020) spent over a century in Sterling before being laid to rest at Olio Township Cemetery.
Vladislav Adamík
1944–2020 (age 76)
Waldfriedhof Zlín
Vladislav Adamík (1944–2020) was a respected figure in his community.
Adele Stolte
1932–2020 (age 88)
Alter Friedhof Potsdam
Adele Stolte (12 October 1932 – 26 September 2020) was a German soprano singer in concert and Lieder, and an academic ...
Jim Chapman
1935–2019 (age 84)
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Jim Chapman (1935-2019) of Marion concluded his life among Ohio residents before burial at Ohio Western Reserve National...
András Lakatos
1943–2019 (age 76)
Saint Gerard church in Kelenföld
András Lakatos was a Hungarian librarian dedicated to preserving knowledge and serving his community.
Aleksandr Kuzmin
1951–2019 (age 68)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Aleksandr Viktorovich Kuzmin (Russian: Александр Викторович Кузьмин; 12 July 1951 - 26 Septemb...
Gennady Manakov
1950–2019 (age 69)
Federal Military Memorial Cemetery
Gennady Mikhailovich Manakov (Russian: Геннадий Михайлович Манаков; 1 June 1950 – 26 Septembe...
Bernard Dreyfus
1940–2019 (age 79)
Montparnasse Cemetery
An artist whose vibrant works explored memory, place, and the shimmering details of everyday life.
Jacques Chirac
1932–2019 (age 87)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Jacques René Chirac (UK: , US: ; French: [ʒak ʁəne ʃiʁak] ; 29 November 1932 – 26 September 2019) was a French ...
Andrew O. Skaar
1922–2018 (age 96)
Park Ridge Cemetery
Andrew O. Skaar (1922–2018) is remembered at Park Ridge Cemetery in Thief River Falls.
Raymond Fortin
1929–2018 (age 89)
Rimouski
Raymond Fortin was a Catholic priest who served the Rimouski community throughout his ministry.
Henryk Misiak
1928–2018 (age 90)
Cmentarz w Józefowie (powiat otwocki)
Henryk Misiak (1928-2018) was a Polish resident of Łękińsko who was buried at Cmentarz w Józefowie in the Otwock dis...
Barry Dennen
1938–2017 (age 79)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Barry Dennen (1938–2017) was an actor and singer celebrated for his role as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, ...
Borbála Maráz
1947–2017 (age 70)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Borbála Maráz was an archaeologist whose meticulous work deepened understanding of Hungary’s ancient roots.
Maria Bartczak
1961–2017 (age 56)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Maria Bartczak (1961-2017) was a Polish resident of Szczecin who was laid to rest at the Central Cemetery in her hometow...
Edward Kononovich
1931–2017 (age 86)
Kuzminskoye Cemetery
Edward Kononovich (1931–2017) was a Russian astronomer whose research advanced astronomical knowledge.
Sylvia Perry
1919–2016 (age 97)
City View Cemetery
Sylvia Perry (1919–2016) of New York City was laid to rest at City View Cemetery.
Nils Erik Gjerdevik
1962–2016 (age 54)
Frederiksberg Old Cemetery
Nils Erik Gjerdevik was a gifted Danish painter whose artistic works enriched the country's visual arts landscape.
Zdzisław Raczek
1953–2016 (age 63)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Zdzisław Raczek (1953-2016) was a Polish individual buried at Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw.
Jewgienij Sizienko
1931–2016 (age 85)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Eastern European politician and public servant (1931–2016).
Uudo Pragi
1941–2015 (age 74)
Pauluse Cemetery
Uudo Pragi was a geographer whose thoughtful exploration of landscapes fostered a deeper respect for the relationship be...
Hayim Naftali Weissblum
1932–2015 (age 83)
Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery
Rabbi Hayim Naftali Weissblum was a beloved spiritual leader who guided his community with compassion and wisdom.
Tanhum Avgar
1946–2015 (age 69)
Menucha Nechona Cemetery
Tanhum Avgar was a beloved poet whose thoughtful verses gave comfort and connection to many.
Kurt Neuner
1925–2015 (age 90)
Weidling Cemetery
Kurt Neuner was a politician known for his measured approach and dedication to thoughtful governance.
Jim Boeke
1938–2014 (age 76)
Locker Cemetery
Jim Boeke (1938-2014) was an American football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League during the 1...
Marek Gedl
1934–2014 (age 80)
Rakowicki Cemetery
Marek Gedl (1934-2014) was a Polish archaeologist from Bielsko-Biała specializing in prehistoric studies.
Титавнин Юрий Борисович
1945–2014 (age 69)
Tolyatti
Dmitry Evgenyevich Kulbitsky (1945-2014) was a Russian individual from Minsk who was buried at Banikin cemetery.
A. I. Potapov
1935–2013 (age 78)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
A. I. Potapov was a Soviet and Russian scientist who lived from 1935 to 2013.
Aldo Reggiani
1946–2013 (age 67)
Rosignano Marittimo cemetery
Actor Aldo Reggiani (1946–2013) dedicated his career to theatrical and cinematic performance in Italy.
Emil Krystyn
1932–2012 (age 80)
Brno Central Cemetery
Emil Krystyn (1932-2012) was a Czech resident of Brno who lived through the communist era and witnessed the birth of the...