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Dead at age 72
1,957 Notable deaths
James Clavell
American novelist (1921-1994).
Born October 10th, 1921 in Sydney. [ref]
Died September 7th, 1994 at 72 years old in Vevey (cancer).
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.
Died May 17th, 2005 at 72 years old in Burbank (lung cancer).
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).
Wilfrid Brambell
Irish-born english film and television actor (1912–1985).
Born March 22nd, 1912 in Dublin.
Died January 18th, 1985 at 72 years old in Westminster (cancer).
Sukumari
Indian film actress (1940–2013).
Born October 6th, 1940 in Nagercoil.
Died March 26th, 2013 at 72 years old in Chennai.
Manilal gandhi
Gandhi family member (1892-1956).
Born January 2nd, 1897 in Durban.
Died April 14th, 1969 at 72 years old in Mumbai.
John Bosco
Italian roman catholic priest, educator, writer (1815–1888).
Born August 15th, 1815 in Castelnuovo Don Bosco.
Died January 31st, 1888 at 72 years old in Turin.
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).
Deaths 61 to 70 of 1957
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