Notable Deaths on September 29
640+ people died on this day throughout history
Winslow Homer
1836–1910 (age 74)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Considered one of the foremost painters in 19th-century America, best known for his marine subjects.
Lorrin Andrews
1795–1868 (age 73)
O'ahu Cemetery
Lorrin Andrews (1795-1868) was an East Windsor resident who later settled in Hawaii.
Sterling Price
1809–1867 (age 58)
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Sterling Price was a Missouri military officer and politician from Prince Edward County who lived from 1809 to 1867.
Jørgen Leth
1937–2025 (age 88)
Holmen Cemetery
Jørgen Leth (Danish: [ˈjɶɐ̯ˀn̩ ˈlet]; 14 June 1937 – 29 September 2025) was a Danish poet and film director wh...
Aleksandr Bushkov
1956–2025 (age 69)
Badalyk Cemetery
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Bushkov (Russian: Александр Александрович Бушков; 5 April 1956 – ...
Tõnu Maarand
1940–2024 (age 84)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Sculptor Tõnu Maarand leaves behind a legacy of contemplative works that enriched Estonia’s cultural heritage.
ʿIṣmat ʿAbd al-Laṭīf Dandash
1948–2024 (age 76)
Martyrs' Cemetery in Rabat
ʿIṣmat ʿAbd al-Laṭīf Dandash (1948-2024) was a Moroccan honored with burial at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Rabat.
Victor Perahia
1933–2024 (age 91)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Victor Perahia leaves behind memories of warmth and thoughtful conversation.
Joyce Grable
1952–2023 (age 71)
Restlawn Memory Gardens
Joyce Grable (1952–2023) was a professional wrestler laid to rest in Restlawn Memory Gardens.
Michel Crouzet
1928–2023 (age 95)
Montparnasse Cemetery
Michel Crouzet was a university teacher who inspired students with clarity and compassion.
Alexandru Arșinel
1939–2022 (age 83)
Bellu Cemetery
Alexandru Ioan Arșinel (Romanian pronunciation: [alekˈsandru arʃiˈnel]; 4 June 1939 – 29 September 2022) was a Rom...
ʻImād Shīḥah
1954–2022 (age 68)
Cimetière parisien de Thiais
Arabic writer whose literary contributions enriched contemporary letters.
Paul Veyne
1930–2022 (age 92)
cimetière de Bédoin
Paul Veyne (French: [pɔl vɛn]; 13 June 1930 – 29 September 2022) was a French historian and a specialist of Ancient ...
Gene Dresselhaus
1929–2021 (age 92)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Gene Dresselhaus (1929-2021) was an American physicist noted for the Dresselhaus effect in spin-orbit coupling.
Nicholas S. H. Krawciw
1935–2021 (age 86)
West Point Cemetery
Nicholas S. H. Krawciw (1935-2021) of Lviv was a U.S. Army lieutenant general who served in Vietnam and later helped sha...
Dale Anderson
1931–2021 (age 90)
Burnie Lawn Cemetery
Dale Anderson (1931-2021) was an Australian from Latrobe who was buried at Burnie Lawn Cemetery.
Mac Davis
1942–2020 (age 78)
Eastlawn Memorial Gardens
Mac Davis, born in Lubbock, rose to fame as a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and television personality known for hi...
Fabrice Demeure de Lespaul
1954–2020 (age 66)
Neufmaison
Fabrice Demeure de Lespaul was a notary in Neufmaison who served his community with integrity and legal expertise.
Terry Ingersoll
1934–2020 (age 86)
Rookwood Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria
Terence John Ingersoll (18 August 1934 – 29 September 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthor...
Hermann-Hinrich Reemtsma
1935–2020 (age 85)
Nienstedten Cemetery
Hermann-Hinrich Reemtsma was a notable German entrepreneur and business leader.
Richard Sartène
1938–2020 (age 82)
cemetery of Orsay
Richard Sartène was a French physician dedicated to medical practice and patient care.
Tom Chilton
1938–2019 (age 81)
Grandview Memorial Gardens
Tom Chilton (1938–2019) was laid to rest at Grandview Memorial Gardens after spending his life in Austin.
Shimon Ballas
1930–2019 (age 89)
Regavim
Writer Shimon Ballas gave voice to nuanced cultural experiences, championing compassionate storytelling.
Eliezer Ben-David
1932–2019 (age 87)
Har HaMenuchot
A revered rabbi whose wisdom comforted countless families.
Heinz Keller
1928–2019 (age 91)
Friedhof Oberwinterthur
Artist Heinz Keller created expressive works that conveyed heartfelt reflections and depth.
John D'Arcy
1935–2019 (age 84)
Mornington Cemetery
John D'Arcy (22 August 1935 – 29 September 2019) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Vi...
Henry Ong
1949–2018 (age 69)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Henry Ong (1949–2018) was a Malaysian-born playwright and librettist who was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Tove Lindbo Larsen
1928–2018 (age 90)
Vestre Cemetery
Tove Kirsten Lindbo Larsen (25 December 1928 – 29 September 2018) was a Danish Social Democrats politician who served ...
Yevgeny Ivanov
1929–2016 (age 87)
Nikolo-Beryozovka
Yevgeny Ivanov (1929–2016) lived a full life during the 20th century.
Léonce Cardon
1926–2016 (age 90)
Cimetière d'Hélesmes
Léonce Cardon was a French politician who served his country during the twentieth century.
Leon Varjian
1951–2015 (age 64)
George Washington Memorial Park
Leon Varjian (1951–2015) was laid to rest at George Washington Memorial Park.
Glen Wolfe
1939–2015 (age 76)
Tishomingo City Cemetery
Glen Wolfe (1939–2015) is interred at Tishomingo City Cemetery after a life rooted in his community.
Ferren W. Bunker
1918–2014 (age 96)
Las Vegas
Ferren W. Bunker (1918–2014) was a resident of Bunkerville whose final resting place is in Las Vegas.
George Shuba
1924–2014 (age 90)
Calvary Cemetery
George Shuba (1924–2014) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder best remembered for sharing the first racial...
Krystyna Panasiuk-Oniśko
1935–2014 (age 79)
Cmentarz Bródnowski
Krystyna Panasiuk-Oniśko was a Polish painter and visual artist.
Zenobiusz Bednarski
1923–2014 (age 91)
Roman Catholic cemetery in Sopot
Zenobiusz Bednarski was a Polish physician dedicated to patient care and medical practice.
Arkady Neyman
1945–2014 (age 69)
Eastern Cemetery
Аркадий Нейман был химиком, чья научная деятельность охватывала �...
Yves Marchesseau
1952–2014 (age 62)
Berneuil
Yves Marchesseau guided viewers across decades as a trusted television presenter.
André Blanchard
1951–2014 (age 63)
Ancien cimetière de Vesoul
André Blanchard was a French writer whose literary contributions enriched French cultural discourse.
L. C. Greenwood
1946–2013 (age 67)
Priestley Chapel M. B. Church Cemetery
L. C. Greenwood (1946-2013) of Canton was laid to rest at Priestley Chapel M. B. Church Cemetery.
Włodzimierz Bernhardt
1915–2013 (age 98)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish citizen whose life spanned the early-to-mid 20th century.
Carl Joachim Classen
1928–2013 (age 85)
Oberursel Main Cemetery
Carl Joachim Classen was a writer whose literary contributions enriched cultural and intellectual life.
Bilgin Adalı
1944–2012 (age 68)
Kilyos Cemetery
Bilgin Adalı was a Turkish author whose literary works contributed to Turkish culture and letters.
Philip Hannan
1913–2011 (age 98)
St. Louis Cathedral
Philip Hannan (1913–2011) died in Washington, D.C., with his final resting place at St. Louis Cathedral.
Eddie Bockman
1920–2011 (age 91)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Eddie Bockman (1920–2011) was an American professional baseball player and scout from Santa Ana who was laid to rest a...
Andrey Elpatevsky
1931–2010 (age 79)
Vagankovo Cemetery
Andrey Elpatevsky was a Russian scientist dedicated to research and academic advancement.
Iosif Douksha
1928–2010 (age 82)
Kuzminskoye Cemetery
Iosif Douksha (1928–2010) was a Russian animator known for his contributions to the art form.
Aleksandr Taza
1951–2010 (age 59)
Dimitrievsky cemetery
Александр Таза был актером, чья творческая карьера охватывала пе�...
Margaret Coberly
1911–2009 (age 98)
West Branch Cemetery
Margaret Coberly (1911–2009) spent her life before being buried in West Branch Cemetery.
Henry Bellmon
1921–2009 (age 88)
Billings Union Cemetery
Henry Bellmon, Oklahoma's first Republican governor, later served two terms in the U.S. Senate advocating education and ...