Dead at age 72
1,474 Notable deaths
Bert Wheeler
American comedian (1895-1968).
Born April 7th, 1895 in Paterson. [ref]
Died January 18th, 1968 at 72 years old in New York City (kidney failure). [ref]
Zeki Alasya
Turkish actor and director (1943-2015).
Born April 18th, 1943 in Şehzadebaşı.
Died May 8th, 2015 at 72 years old in Istanbul (liver disease).
Friedrich von Hügel
Austrian roman catholic layman theologian.
Born May 5th, 1852 in Florence.
Died January 27th, 1925 at 72 years old in London. [ref]
Trummy Young
American jazz trombonist (1912–1984).
Born January 12th, 1912 in Savannah.
Died September 10th, 1984 at 72 years old in San Jose (neurological disorder).
Louise Bogan
American poet (1897-1970).
Born August 11th, 1897 in Livermore Falls. [ref]
Died February 4th, 1970 at 72 years old in New York City. [ref]
Lewis Bernstein Namier
British historian (1888-1960).
Born June 27th, 1888 in Wola Okrzejska. [ref]
Died August 19th, 1960 at 72 years old in London. [ref]
Victor Babeș
Romanian physician.
Born July 28th, 1854 in Vienna. [ref]
Died October 19th, 1926 at 72 years old in Bucharest. [ref]
Leo Slezak
Austrian opera tenor.
Born August 18th, 1873 in Šumperk. [ref]
Died June 1st, 1946 at 72 years old in Rottach-Egern. [ref]
Jonathan Motzfeldt
Prime minister of greenland (1938-2010).
Born September 25th, 1938 in Qassimiut. [ref]
Died October 28th, 2010 at 72 years old in Qaqortoq (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Rolland Courbis
French football player and manager.
Born August 12th, 1953 in Marseille.
Died January 12th, 2026 at 72 years old in Boulogne-Billancourt. [ref]
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved