Dead at age 56
718 Notable deaths
Fanil Sarvarov
Russian general (1969–2025).
Born March 11th, 1969 in Gremyachinsk. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 2025 at 56 years old in Moscow (car bombing). [ref]
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
French opera director (1932–1988).
Born February 19th, 1932 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died August 11th, 1988 at 56 years old in Munich (pulmonary embolism). [ref]
Gwen Lee
Actress, model (1904-1961).
Born November 12th, 1904 in Hastings.
Died August 20th, 1961 at 56 years old in Reno.
Joseph Achron
Russian composer and violinist (1886-1943).
Born May 1st, 1886 in Lazdijai.
Died April 29th, 1943 at 56 years old in Hollywood. [ref]
Alexander Vedernikov
Russian conductor (1964–2020).
Born January 11th, 1964 in Moscow.
Died October 29th, 2020 at 56 years old in Moscow (COVID-19). [ref]
Roberto Raviola
Italian comic book artist.
Born May 30th, 1939 in Bologna. [ref]
Died February 5th, 1996 at 56 years old in Imola (pancreatic cancer).
Mike Silliman
Basketball player (1944-2000).
Born May 5th, 1944 in Louisville.
Died June 16th, 2000 at 56 years old in Louisville.
Andriy Bal
Ukrainian footballer (1958-2014).
Born February 16th, 1958 in Rozdil. [ref]
Died August 9th, 2014 at 56 years old in Kyiv. [ref]
George O. Abell
American astronomer (1927—1983).
Born March 1st, 1927 in Los Angeles.
Died October 7th, 1983 at 56 years old in Los Angeles.
Vincent Richards
Us tennis player (1903–1959).
Born March 20th, 1903 in Yonkers.
Died September 28th, 1959 at 56 years old in New York City.
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All men think that all men are mortal but themselves. Edward Young