* The name is misspelled: Perhaps you're thinking of a different name, or a slightly different spelling.
* The person is not a public figure: It could be a name of someone who lived a private life and isn't recorded in historical databases.
To help me find the right person, could you provide more information? For example:
* Where did this person live?
* What was their profession or field of work?
* Do you have any other details about their life?
With more information, I might be able to find the right person and learn when they died.