Dead at age 72

1,492 Notable deaths

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo

French entrepreneur and author (1951–2023).

Born February 14th, 1951 in Tunis. [ref]

Died June 2nd, 2023 at 72 years old in Marrakesh. [ref]

Frank Gorshin

American actor and comedian (1933-2005).

Born April 5th, 1933 in Pittsburgh. [ref]

Died May 17th, 2005 at 72 years old in Burbank (lung cancer). [ref]

John Vernon

Canadian actor (1932–2005).

Born February 24th, 1932 in Zehner.

Died February 1st, 2005 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (surgical complications).

Robert Alda

American actor (1914–1986).

Born February 26th, 1914 in New York City.

Died May 3rd, 1986 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (stroke).

Sukumari

Indian film actress (1940–2013).

Born October 6th, 1940 in Nagercoil.

Died March 26th, 2013 at 72 years old in Chennai.

Ramdas Gandhi

Gandhi family member (1897-1969).

Born January 2nd, 1897 in Durban.

Died April 14th, 1969 at 72 years old in Mumbai.

Tennessee Ernie Ford

American recording artist and television host (1919–1991).

Born February 13th, 1919 in Bristol.

Died October 17th, 1991 at 72 years old in Reston (liver failure).

Edsger W. Dijkstra

Dutch computer scientist.

Born May 11th, 1930 in Rotterdam. [ref]

Died August 6th, 2002 at 72 years old in Nuenen (colorectal cancer). [ref]

V. N. Janaki

Indian actress and former chief minister of tamil nadu (1924-1996).

Born November 30th, 1923 in Vaikom. [ref]

Died May 19th, 1996 at 72 years old in Chennai.

Timothy J. Keller

American pastor (1950–2023).

Born September 23rd, 1950 in Allentown.

Died May 19th, 2023 at 72 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

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