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Dead at age 60

1,134 Notable deaths

Georges Brassens

French singer-songwriter and poet (1921–1981).

Born October 22nd, 1921 in Sète.

Died October 29th, 1981 at 60 years old in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc (cancer).

S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike

4th prime minister of the dominion of ceylon (now sri lanka) from 1956-59.

Born January 8th, 1899 in Colombo.

Died September 26th, 1959 at 60 years old in Colombo.

Anders Zorn

Swedish painter and engraver (1860-1920).

Born February 18th, 1860 in Mora, Mora Parish. [ref]

Died August 22nd, 1920 at 60 years old in Mora Parish. [ref]

Larry Parks

American stage and movie actor (1914-1975).

Born December 13th, 1914 in Olathe.

Died April 13th, 1975 at 60 years old in Studio City (myocardial infarction).

Eric Berne

Canadian psychiatrist (1910-1970).

Born May 10th, 1910 in Montreal.

Died July 15th, 1970 at 60 years old in Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea (myocardial infarction).

William Inge

American playwright and novelist (1913–1973).

Born May 3rd, 1913 in Independence.

Died June 10th, 1973 at 60 years old in Hollywood Hills (carbon monoxide poisoning).

Rupert Davies

British actor (1916–1976).

Born May 22nd, 1916 in Liverpool.

Died November 22nd, 1976 at 60 years old in London (cancer).

Alphonse Bertillon

French forensic scientist (1853–1914).

Born April 22nd, 1853 in former 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Died February 13th, 1914 at 60 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

Hashem Safieddine

Lebanese politician (1964-2024).

Born May 3rd, 1964 in Deir Qanoun En Nahr.

Died October 3rd, 2024 at 60 years old in Haret Hreik (airstrike). [ref]

Thomas John Barnardo

Philanthropist, founder and director of homes for poor children (1845–1905).

Born July 4th, 1845 in Dublin.

Died September 19th, 1905 at 60 years old in Surbiton.

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