Ernest Shackleton died on January 5, 1922, from a heart attack while on a voyage to Antarctica aboard the ship Quest. He had been suffering from health issues, including a history of health problems exacerbated by his previous polar expeditions. Shackleton's body was buried on South Georgia Island, near the whaling station at Grytviken, where he had once sought refuge during his explorations.
Ernest Roeber died in 1943.
Ernest Harper died in 1979.
Ernest Picard died in 1877.
Ernest Stapleton died in 1938.
Ernest Ikoli died in 1960.
Ernest O'Ferrall died in 1925.
Ernest Hutcheson died in 1951.
Ernest Callenbach died in 2012.
Ernest Upham died in 1935.
Ernest Hammond died in 1921.
Ernest Durack died in 1967.
Ernest Trova died in 2009.