Antal Rizmayer dead at age 86
Antal Rizmayer, a Hungarian Olympic wrestler,
died on August 19, 2026, aged 86. Born in Budapest on September 5, 1939, he competed for Hungary at the 1960 Summer Olympics and…
Famous Dead People from Hungary
Over 1,000 obituaries for famous people from Hungary who died. Additional info, news, and memorial pages.
Gregor Benko dead at age 82
Gregor Benko, the American music historian behind the International Piano Archives,
died on August 13, 2026, aged 82. Born in Cleveland on August 4, 1944, he built a career as…
Zoltán Melis dead at age 78
Zoltán Melis, the Hungarian Olympic rower who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics,
died on August 5, 2026, aged 78. Born in Budapest on September 11, 1947, he…
Joseph C. Paradi dead at age 85
Joseph C. Paradi, a Hungarian-born Canadian academic and professor at the University of Toronto,
died on August 4, 2026, aged 85. He was a senior professor of chemical engineering at…
Iván Szelényi dead at age 88
Iván Szelényi, the Hungarian-American sociologist and university teacher who became a leading figure in the study of social and economic change,
died on August 3, 2026, aged 88. Born in…
James Munkres dead at age 95
James Munkres, an American mathematician known for his work in topology and the Hungarian algorithm,
died on July 30, 2026, aged 95. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he studied at Nebraska…
Béla Bodó dead at age 67
Béla Bodó, a Hungarian hurdler,
died on July 21, 2026, at the age of 67. Born in Vámospércs on January 19, 1959, he specialized in the 110 metres hurdles and…
Márton Flander dead at age 41
Márton Flander, a Hungarian triathlete and economist,
died on July 14, 2026. Born in Baja on March 5, 1985, he began competing in triathlon in 2002 and went on to…
Péter Szolnoki dead at age 56
Péter Szolnoki
died on July 12, 2026. He was a Hungarian singer. Tags Musicians, 12 July 2026, Hungary, Szolnoki, July 12, July 2026, Péter
Béla Kádár dead at age 92
Béla Kádár
died on July 8, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a Hungarian economist and politician. Born in Pécs on March 21, 1934, Kádár also worked as…
Béla Kádár dead at age 92
Béla Kádár
died on July 8, 2026. He was a Hungarian economist and politician. Tags Politicians, Scientists, 08 July 2026, Hungary, Béla, July 2026, July 8, Kádár
József Tóth dead at age 93
József Tóth
died on July 3, 2026. He was a Hungarian hydrogeologist and academic. He was 93. Tags Scientists, 03 July 2026, Cancer, Hungary, József, July 2026, July 3, Tóth
Tibor Szilágyi dead at age 83
Tibor Szilágyi
died on July 2, 2026. He was a Hungarian actor. Tags Actors, 02 July 2026, Hungary, Tibor, July 2, July 2026, Szilágyi
Tibor Szilágyi dead at age 83
Tibor Szilágyi
died on July 2, 2026. He was a Hungarian actor. Tags Actors, 02 July 2026, Hungary, Tibor, Virgo, July 2, July 2026, Szilágyi
Gergely Molnár dead at age 76
Gergely Molnár
died on June 30, 2026. He was a Hungarian musician. Tags Musicians, 30 June 2026, Gergely, Hungary, June 2026, June 30, Molnár
Irén Henrik dead at age 89
Irén Henrik
died on June 30, 2026. She was a Hungarian cinematographer. Tags Other, 30 June 2026, Gemini, Henrik, Hungary, Irén, June 2026, June 30
Tibor Pál Tóth dead at age 84
Tibor Pál Tóth
died on June 30, 2026. Tags Other, 30 June 2026, Hungary, Tibor, June 2026, June 30, Tóth
Ervin László dead at age 94
Ervin László, the Hungarian-born American philosopher and writer,
died on June 29, 2026, at age 94. Born in Budapest on May 12, 1932, he studied at the Franz Liszt Academy…
Tamás Horváth dead at age 75
Tamás Horváth, a Hungarian chess player and International Master,
died on June 26, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Zalaegerszeg on October 23, 1951, he rose to prominence…
Mihály Pénzes dead at age 75
Mihály Pénzes, a Hungarian footballer who played as a winger for Győri ETO and the national team,
died on June 26, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Sopronbánfalva…
Mihály Pénzes dead at age 75
Mihály Pénzes
died on June 26, 2026. Tags Athletes, 26 June 2026, Hungary, June 2026, June 26, Mihály, Pénzes
Zsanett Németh dead at age 32
Zsanett Németh, a Hungarian wrestler,
died on June 23, 2026, at the age of 32. Born in Veszprém on January 21, 1994, she represented Hungary in amateur wrestling and appeared…
János Németh dead at age 92
János Németh
died on June 22, 2026. He was a sculptor. Tags Artists, 22 June 2026, Hungary, János, June 2026, June 22, Németh
János Németh dead at age 92
János Németh
died on June 22, 2026. He was a sculptor. Tags Artists, 22 June 2026, Hungary, Pisces, János, June 2026, June 22, Németh
András Simor dead at age 87
András Simor, a Hungarian poet and writer,
died on June 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Budapest on July 5, 1938, he studied at Kölcsey Ferenc Gimnázium…
Julia Nyakó dead at age 63
Julia Nyakó, a Hungarian actress known for her work in stage and film,
died on June 20, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Debrecen on February 20, 1963,…
Julia Nyakó dead at age 63
Julia Nyakó
died on June 20, 2026. She was an actress. Tags Actors, 20 June 2026, Hungary, Julia, June 20, June 2026, Nyakó
András Simor dead at age 87
András Simor
died on June 20, 2026. He was a poet. Tags Writers, 20 June 2026, Hungary, Simor, András, June 20, June 2026
Gábor Bona dead at age 77
Gábor Bona
died on June 19, 2026. He was a Hungarian historian. Tags Scientists, 19 June 2026, Bona, Hungary, Gábor, June 19, June 2026
Sándor Tímár dead at age 95
Sándor Tímár
died on June 19, 2026. Tags Other, 19 June 2026, Hungary, June 19, June 2026, Sándor, Tímár
Sándor Tímár dead at age 95
Sándor Tímár
died on June 19, 2026. Tags Other, 19 June 2026, Hungary, Libra, June 19, June 2026, Sándor, Tímár
István Nász dead at age 99
István Nász, a Hungarian bacteriologist,
died on June 16, 2026, at the age of 99. Born in Túrkeve on March 3, 1927, he studied at Semmelweis University and built a…
Győző Somogyi dead at age 83
Győző Somogyi
died on June 14, 2026. He was a Hungarian graphic artist and painter. No cause of death was given. Tags Artists, 14 June 2026, Hungary, Somogyi, Győző, June…
Balazs Martos dead at age 73
Balazs Martos
died on June 13, 2026. He was a Hungarian electrical engineer. Tags Other, 13 June 2026, Balazs, Hungary, Martos, June 13, June 2026
Balazs Martos dead at age 73
Balazs Martos
died on June 13, 2026. He was a Hungarian electrical engineer. Tags Other, 13 June 2026, Balazs, Hungary, Martos, June 13, June 2026
István Mihalecz dead at age 78
István Mihalecz, a Hungarian football player and manager,
died on June 7, 2026. He was 78. Mihalecz played for Zalaegerszegi TE and later moved into coaching, where he worked with…
Tamás Horváth dead at age 35
Tamás Horváth
died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 35. The Hungarian footballer, who played for Kaposvári Rákóczi, died of cancer. Born in Kaposvár on April 29, 1991,…
George Berzsenyi dead at age 87
George Berzsenyi, a Hungarian-American mathematician and educator known for his work in mathematics competitions and student mentoring,
died on June 4, 2026. He was 87. Born in Budapest in 1938,…
Eszter Láng dead at age 78
Eszter Láng
died on June 2, 2026. She was a painter. Tags Artists, 02 June 2026, Eszter, Hungary, June 2, June 2026, Láng
Eszter Láng dead at age 78
Eszter Láng
died on June 2, 2026. Tags Artists, 02 June 2026, Eszter, Hungary, June 2, June 2026, Láng
Lőrinc Csernyus dead at age 64
Lőrinc Csernyus
died on May 29, 2026. He was a Hungarian architect. Tags Other, 29 May 2026, Csernyus, Gemini, Hungary, Lőrinc, May 2026, May 29
József Csapó dead at age 88, Romanian politician, deputy, senator
József Csapó, Romanian politician and engineer,
died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Târgu Secuiesc, Romania, on May 8, 1938, he was a member of…
Imre Géra dead at age 79
Imre Géra, a Hungarian Olympic cyclist,
died on May 20, 2026. Imre Géra, 79, Hungarian Olympic cyclist. Tags Athletes, 20 May 2026, Hungary, Imre, Géra, May 20, May 2026
Péter Scherer dead at age 64
Péter Scherer, a Hungarian actor,
died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 64. Born in Ajka on November 16, 1961, he studied at the Budapest University of Technology…
László Fazekas dead at age 78
László Fazekas, Hungarian football player and coach,
died on May 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on 15 October 1947, he played the third most international games for…
Péter Bikár dead at age 81
Péter Bikár, the Hungarian ice hockey player who represented his country at the 1964 Winter Olympics and in several World Championships,
died on May 1, 2026. He was 80. Born…
Ferenc Sebő Hungarian folklorist dead at age 79
Ferenc Sebő, a Hungarian folklorist and musician,
died on April 27, 2026, following a long illness. He was 79. Sebő was best known as the bandleader of the Sebő Ensemble,…
Edith Eger Hungarian-American psychologist and author dead at age 98
Edith Eger, a Hungarian-American psychologist and author,
died on April 27, 2026, at age 98. Born Edith Eva Elefánt on September 29, 1927, in Budapest, Hungary, she was a clinical…
Georgette Dorn dead at age 91
Georgette Dorn, a Hungarian-born American academic who led the Library of Congress’ Hispanic Division,
died on April 20, 2026, at age 91. Born Georgette Magassy in Budapest on August 13,…
József Marosi Hungarian fencer, Olympic silver medallist dead at age 91
József Marosi
died on April 18, 2026. He was a Hungarian fencer and Olympic silver medallist in 1956. His death was announced without additional details. József Marosi, 91, Hungarian fencer,…
Csaba Kuzma Hungarian Olympic boxer dead at age 71
Csaba Kuzma, a Hungarian Olympic boxer,
died on April 12, 2026, at the age of 71. He was a retired light-heavyweight boxer who represented Hungary at the 1980 Summer Olympics…
Gabor Szilasi Canadian photographer dead at age 98
Gabor Szilasi, a Canadian photographer,
died on April 10, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1928, he became known for the humanist vision of his…
Erzsébet Illés Hungarian astronomer dead at age 89
Erzsébet Illés, a Hungarian astronomer,
died on April 2, 2026, at the age of 89. She was also a space researcher and planetologist, and served as an emerita researcher at…
Ádám Nádasdy Hungarian linguist and poet dead at age 79
Ádám Nádasdy, a Hungarian linguist, teacher and poet,
died on March 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Budapest on February 15, 1947, he taught linguistics at the…
József Varró Hungarian Olympic equestrian dead at age 82
József Varró, a Hungarian equestrian who competed at the 1972 and 1980 Summer Olympics,
died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Born in Kóka, Hungary, on March…
Péter Halász Hungarian agricultural engineer and ethnographer dead at age 86
Péter Halász, a Hungarian agricultural engineer and ethnographer,
died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 28, 1939, in Budapest, Hungary, he was a recipient…
László Gallé Biologist dead at age 83
László Gallé, a Hungarian biologist,
died on March 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Szeged, Hungary, on November 18, 1942, he was a recipient of the Széchenyi…
Ernő Mészáros Hungarian air chemist and meteorologist dead at age 90
Ernő Mészáros, a Hungarian air chemist and meteorologist,
died on March 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Born in Budapest on April 12, 1935, he was a member of…
Attila Lőte Actor dead at age 91
Attila Lőte, a Hungarian actor,
died on March 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Szeged on June 13, 1934, he worked in film, stage and television from…
Csaba Siklós Engineer dead at age 84
Csaba Siklós, a Hungarian politician and engineer, died in Invalid Date. A member of the Hungarian Democratic Forum, he served as Minister of Transport, Communications and Water Affairs and was…
Zsigmond Ritoók Classical philologist dead at age 96
Zsigmond Ritoók, a Hungarian classical philologist,
died on March 13, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Budapest on September 28, 1929, he was a member of the Hungarian…
László Kiss Judge dead at age 75
László Kiss, a Hungarian judge,
died on March 10, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on February 10, 1951, in Jánosháza, Hungary, he served on the Constitutional Court from…
András Katona Hungarian water polo player dead at age 88
András Katona, a Hungarian water polo player,
died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Budapest on February 20, 1938, he competed in the 1960 Summer…
László Vincze Hungarian politician dead at age 74
László Vincze, a Hungarian educator and politician,
died on March 5, 2026. He was 74. Born on February 19, 1952, in Csongrád, Hungary, Vincze served as a member of the…
Lajos Magyar
Hungarian footballer
Died on Saturday February 14th 2026
Dóra Maurer Conceptual art, geometric abstraction dead at age 89
Dóra Maurer, the Hungarian visual artist associated with conceptual art and geometric abstraction,
died on February 14, 2026. Born in Budapest in 1937, she worked across drawing, printmaking, photography, film,…
László Somfai Hungarian musicologist dead at age 91
László Somfai, a Hungarian musicologist,
died on February 11, 2026. Born in Jászladány on August 15, 1934, he studied history of music and graduated in 1959 with a dissertation on…
András Riedlmayer Hungarian-born American art historian dead at age 79
András Riedlmayer, a Hungarian-born American art historian and librarian,
died on February 10, 2026. Born in Budapest in 1947, he studied at the University of Chicago and at Princeton University,…
Eva Keleti
Hungarian photographer
Died on Friday February 6th 2026
Éva Keleti Hungarian photographer dead at age 94
Éva Keleti, a Hungarian photographer,
died on February 6, 2026. Born in Budapest on August 18, 1931, she worked throughout her career as a photo journalist and as a photographer…
Tamás Vásáry Hungarian pianist and conductor dead at age 92
Tamás Vásáry, the Hungarian pianist and conductor,
died on February 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Debrecen on August 11, 1933, he began as a child prodigy,…
Lajos Ódor Hungarian Olympic rower dead at age 65
Lajos Ódor, a Hungarian rower who competed in the men's single sculls at the 1980 Summer Olympics,
died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 65. Born in Székesfehérvár…
Gabor Boritt American historian dead at age 86
Gabor Boritt, an American historian and the Robert Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College,
died on February 2, 2026. Hungarian-born…
Miklós Fenyő
Hungarian singer
Died on Saturday January 31st 2026
Peter Hargitai Poet, novelist, translator dead at age 79
Peter Hargitai, a Hungarian-born American poet, novelist and translator of Hungarian literature,
died on January 28, 2026, at the age of 79. Born in Budapest, Hungary, on January 28, 1947,…
Béla Lattmann
Hungarian jazz bassist
Died on Monday January 26th 2026
János Koltai
Hungarian actor and director (The Round-Up
Died on Friday January 16th 2026
József Láyer
Hungarian politician
Died on Wednesday January 14th 2026
Miklós Dudás
Hungarian Olympic sprint canoeist (2012)
Died on Monday January 5th 2026
Miklós Dudás Hungarian Olympic sprint canoeist, world champion dead at age 34
Miklós Dudás, a Hungarian sprint canoeist and 2012 Olympic competitor,
died on January 5, 2026, at the age of 34. Born in Budapest on April 16, 1991, he represented Hungary…
Lajos Rovátkay
Hungarian harpsicordist
Died on Sunday January 4th 2026
Rovátkay Lajos
Hungarian harpsicordist
Died on Sunday January 4th 2026
Miklós Fazekas
Hungarian athlete
Died on Saturday December 27th 2025
Miklós Fazekas Hungarian steeplechase runner dead at age 92
Miklós Fazekas, a Hungarian steeplechase runner,
died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Putnok on December 6, 1933, he graduated from the College of Physical…
Charles Weissmann
Hungarian-Swiss molecular biologist
Died on Friday December 12th 2025
Lajos Marton
Hungarian anti-communist activist
Died on Tuesday December 9th 2025
Erzsébet Csajbók
Hungarian Olympic handball player (1976
Died on Tuesday December 9th 2025
László Lehoczki
Hungarian civil defense rescuer
Died on Friday November 28th 2025
László Ábrahám
Hungarian lawyer
Died on Friday November 28th 2025
Ábrahám László
Hungarian lawyer
Died on Thursday November 27th 2025
Jenő Hámori
Hungarian fencer
Died on Monday November 24th 2025
Huba Wass de Czege
Hungarian-born American military officer
Died on Monday November 24th 2025
Alice Esterházy
Hungarian politician. Daughter of János Esterházy
Died on Saturday November 22nd 2025
Tibor Cselkò
Hungarian basketball player
Died on Friday November 21st 2025
Géza Fejér
Hungarian discus thrower
Died on Sunday November 16th 2025