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Dead at age 74

1,570 Notable deaths

Ahn Sung-ki

South korean actor (1952-2026).

Born January 1st, 1952 in Daegu.

Died January 5th, 2026 at 74 years old in Seoul. [ref]

George Winston

American pianist and recording artist (1949–2023).

Born February 11th, 1949 in Hart. [ref]

Died June 4th, 2023 at 74 years old in Williamsport (skin tumor or hamartoma, thyroid cancer). [ref]

Mississippi John Hurt

American country blues singer and guitarist (1892-1966).

Born March 8th, 1892 in Teoc.

Died November 2nd, 1966 at 74 years old in Grenada (myocardial infarction).

Margherita of Savoy

Queen of italy from 1878 to 1900.

Born November 20th, 1851 in Turin.

Died January 4th, 1926 at 74 years old in Bordighera.

Gregory Itzin

American actor.

Born April 20th, 1948 in Washington, D.C..

Died July 8th, 2022 at 74 years old in London (surgical complications). [ref]

Victor Wong

Chinese american actor (1927-2001).

Born July 30th, 1927 in San Francisco.

Died September 12th, 2001 at 74 years old in Locke (heart failure).

Jacqueline Cochran

American aviator and businesswoman (1906-1980).

Born May 11th, 1906 in Pensacola.

Died August 9th, 1980 at 74 years old in Indio.

Marpessa Dawn

French actress, singer, and dancer (1934-2008).

Born January 3rd, 1934 in Redstone Township.

Died August 25th, 2008 at 74 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (myocardial infarction). [ref]

William J. Casey

American politician (1913–1987).

Born March 13th, 1913 in Queens.

Died May 6th, 1987 at 74 years old in Roslyn Harbor (brain cancer).

Poul Anderson

American science fiction writer (1926–2001).

Born November 25th, 1926 in Bristol.

Died July 31st, 2001 at 74 years old in Orinda (cancer).

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