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Dead at age 74
2,077 Notable deaths
Ange-Félix Patassé
Former president of the central african republic (1937-2011).
Born January 25th, 1937 in Paoua.
Died April 5th, 2011 at 74 years old in Douala (diabetes). [ref]
John Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer
British politician (1835-1910).
Born October 27th, 1835 in London.
Died August 13th, 1910 at 74 years old in Althorp.
Robert L. Ghormley
United states navy admiral (1883–1958).
Born October 15th, 1883 in Portland.
Died June 21st, 1958 at 74 years old in Bethesda.
Del Reeves
American singer (1932–2007).
Born July 14th, 1932 in Sparta.
Died January 1st, 2007 at 74 years old in Centerville (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Prince Friedrich Christian, Margrave of Meissen
Head of the house of wettin (1893–1968).
Born December 31st, 1893 in Dresden.
Died August 9th, 1968 at 74 years old in Samedan.
Vivian Silver
Canadian-born israeli peace activist (1949–2023).
Born February 2nd, 1949 in Winnipeg.
Died October 7th, 2023 at 74 years old in Be'eri (gunshot wound). [ref]
Tjalling Koopmans
Dutch american economist (1910–1985).
Born August 28th, 1910 in 's-Graveland.
Died February 26th, 1985 at 74 years old in New Haven.
Frank Lloyd
British film director (1886–1960).
Born February 2nd, 1886 in Glasgow.
Died August 10th, 1960 at 74 years old in Santa Monica.
Ludwig von Reuter
German admiral (1869–1943).
Born February 9th, 1869 in Guben.
Died December 18th, 1943 at 74 years old in Potsdam.
Barbara Gittings
American librarian, lgbt rights activist (1932–2007).
Born July 31st, 1932 in Vienna.
Died February 18th, 2007 at 74 years old in Kennett Square (breast cancer). [ref]
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