Notable Deaths on September 28
690+ people died on this day throughout history
Miles Davis
1926–1991 (age 65)
Woodlawn Cemetery
Legendary jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music.
Olav Marås
1931–2025 (age 94)
Sæbø Church
Olav Marås (11 April 1931, Sæbø – 28 September 2025) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.
Edmund Błachowiak
1940–2025 (age 85)
cmentarz komunalny w Zielonej Górze
A respected family and community member.
Priit Saksing
1950–2024 (age 74)
Maarja Cemetery
Priit Saksing served his community with steadfast commitment.
Mart Raik
1955–2023 (age 68)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Mart Raik was an entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit and generous mentorship.
Don Palmer
1938–2023 (age 85)
Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
Don Palmer (3 October 1938 – 28 September 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in ...
Gennady Raykov
1939–2023 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Gennady Ivanovich Raikov (Russian: Генна́дий Ива́нович Райко́в; 8 August 1939 – 28 September ...
Jan Styrna
1941–2022 (age 81)
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Elbląg
Jan Styrna (25 January 1941 – 28 September 2022) was a Polish Roman Catholic prelate.
Rüdiger Döhler
1948–2022 (age 74)
Friedhof Plau am See
Rüdiger Döhler FRCSEd (24 August 1948 – 28 September 2022) was a German professor of orthopedic surgery.
Karel Beneš
1932–2021 (age 89)
Olšany Cemetery
Karel Beneš (1932–2021) was a Czech illustrator whose artistic work contributed to the cultural heritage of his natio...
Wiktor Masłowski
1955–2021 (age 66)
Central Cemetery in Szczecin
Wiktor Masłowski (1955-2021) was a Polish resident of Szczecin who was buried at the city's Central Cemetery.
Lodwrick Cook
1928–2020 (age 92)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Lodwrick Cook (1928–2020) was an American actor celebrated for his character roles across television and film, and he ...
Jan Bógdoł
1930–2020 (age 90)
Cemetery at Francuska Street in Katowice
Polish actor whose performances brought depth and authenticity to Polish theater and cinema.
Olga de Tarragon
1936–2020 (age 84)
Cimetière de Dole
Olga de Tarragon is remembered for the warmth and steady friendship she shared in Dole.
Jan Eilef Rivelsrud
1940–2019 (age 79)
Haslum kirkegård
Jan Eilef Rivelsrud was a Norwegian who lived from 1940 to 2019 and was buried at Haslum kirkegård.
Rasmus Kristensen
1927–2019 (age 92)
Ringsted Cemetery
Politician Rasmus Kristensen advocated for thoughtful service and steady representation in Ringsted.
José José
1948–2019 (age 71)
Panteón Francés de San Joaquín
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (17 February 1948 – 28 September 2019), known professionally as José José (Spanish pronunci...
Mark Zakharov
1933–2019 (age 86)
Novodevichy Cemetery
Mark Anatolyevich Zakharov (Russian: Марк Анатольевич Захаров; 13 October 1933 – 28 September 20...
Vitaly Borisovich Voloshinov
1947–2019 (age 72)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Vitaly Borisovich Voloshinov (Russian: Виталий Борисович Волошинов; 20 March 1947 – 28 Septem...
Emil Kállay
1929–2018 (age 89)
New Public Cemetery, Budapest
Emil Kállay was a devoted priest whose compassionate ministry supported his community through decades of change.
Ilya Lezhava
1935–2018 (age 83)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Architect Ilya Lezhava (1935–2018) shaped the urban landscape through innovative design.
Roger H. Farrell
1929–2017 (age 88)
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Roger H. Farrell (1929-2017) is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Hannah Fischer
1925–2016 (age 91)
New Jewish Cemetery
Hannah Fischer was a dedicated psychologist whose career advanced the understanding and treatment of mental health.
William Doran Clark
1925–2015 (age 90)
Arlington National Cemetery
William Doran Clark (1925-2015) was a career U.S. Army officer honored with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Catherine Coulson
1943–2015 (age 72)
Jacksonville
Catherine Coulson (1943-2015) of Elmhurst is interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Carl Falivene
1927–2015 (age 88)
Fort Smith National Cemetery
Carl Falivene (1927–2015) of Schenectady is interred at Fort Smith National Cemetery.
Frankie Ford
1939–2015 (age 76)
Westlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Frankie Ford was an R&B singer whose hit "Sea Cruise" became a rock 'n' roll staple.
Andrei Gerich
1919–2014 (age 95)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Andrei Gerich (1919–2014) of Rechytsa is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Dee Presley
1925–2013 (age 88)
Goodlettsville
Dee Presley (1925–2013) was buried in Goodlettsville.
Valéria Botka
1928–2013 (age 85)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Valéria Botka (1928-2013) was a Hungarian individual born in Arak who was buried at Farkasréti Cemetery.
Michael O'Hare
1952–2012 (age 60)
St. Adalbert Cemetery
Michael O'Hare (1952-2012) was an American actor best known for starring as Commander Jeffrey Sinclair on Babylon 5 befo...
Chris Economaki
1920–2012 (age 92)
Valleau Cemetery
Chris Economaki (1920-2012) of Brooklyn was buried at Valleau Cemetery.
Sam Gruneisen
1941–2012 (age 71)
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Sam Gruneisen (1941-2012) lived in Louisville and was laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Eligiusz Włodarczak
1949–2012 (age 63)
Kosakowo cemetery
A respected community and family member.
Yury Muravlyov
1927–2012 (age 85)
Mitinskoe Cemetery
Pianist (1927–2012) whose musical artistry enriched Russian cultural life.
Claus Vorster
1931–2012 (age 81)
Nordfriedhof
Claus Vorster was a university teacher dedicated to academic excellence and student development.
Claude R. Kirk
1926–2011 (age 85)
South Florida National Cemetery
Claude R. Kirk, born in San Bernardino in 1926, served as Florida's governor and was interred at South Florida National ...
Atanasii V. Pekar
1922–2011 (age 89)
Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery
Atanasii V. Pekar (1922–2011) served the Ukrainian Catholic faithful and is buried in Perechyn’s Holy Spirit Ukraini...
Kunarto
1940–2011 (age 71)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Kunarto was an Indonesian police commissioner who served from 1940 to 2011.
Denise Gence
1924–2011 (age 87)
cimetière de Vouvray
Denise Gence was a French actress whose talent enriched French entertainment.
Donald H. Graves
1930–2010 (age 80)
Sawtelle Cemetery
Donald H. Graves (1930-2010) was an American author and educator laid to rest at Sawtelle Cemetery.
Tadeusz Mańka
1944–2010 (age 66)
cmentarz komunalny na Majdanku w Lublinie
Tadeusz Mańka was a Polish mechanic whose skilled work served his community.
Joan Dorothy Harris Stratton
1921–2009 (age 88)
Arlington National Cemetery
Joan Dorothy Harris Stratton (1921–2009) was interred at Arlington National Cemetery after her life in Dublin.
Kalvi Aluve
1929–2009 (age 80)
Pärnamäe Cemetery
Kalvi Aluve was an architect who shaped welcoming spaces by blending innovative design with deep respect for community l...
Gražina Bigelytė-Bulavienė
1938–2009 (age 71)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Gražina Bigelytė-Bulavienė was an actor whose long-standing devotion to the stage left an enduring impression on Lith...
Shimʻon Natan Neṭaʻ Biderman
1931–2009 (age 78)
Israel
Shimʻon Natan Neṭaʻ Biderman (1931-2009) was born in Bnei Brak and was buried at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery...
Alfredo Jordán
1910–2009 (age 99)
La Chacarita Cemetery
Argentine actor Alfredo Jordán (1910–2009) was a prominent figure in twentieth-century Argentine cinema and theater.
Osborn Elliott
1924–2008 (age 84)
Stonington Cemetery
Osborn Elliott, longtime Newsweek editor, modernized the magazine's coverage and championed serious journalism.
George List
1911–2008 (age 97)
Valhalla Memory Gardens
George List (1911-2008) of Tucson was buried at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Ciara Durkin
1977–2007 (age 30)
Arlington National Cemetery
Ciara Durkin (1977–2007) rests at Arlington National Cemetery after a life cut short.