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Dead at age 76
1,687 Notable deaths
Martin Balsam
American actor (1919–1996).
Born November 4th, 1919 in The Bronx.
Died March 13th, 1996 at 76 years old in Rome (myocardial infarction).
Georges Méliès
French filmmaker and illusionist (1861–1938).
Born December 8th, 1861 in Paris. [ref]
Died January 21st, 1938 at 76 years old in Paris (cancer).
Mary Wilson
American singer (1944–2021).
Born March 6th, 1944 in Greenville. [ref]
Died February 8th, 2021 at 76 years old in Las Vegas. [ref]
Ken Starr
American judge and educational administrator.
Born July 21st, 1946 in Vernon.
Died September 13th, 2022 at 76 years old in Houston. [ref]
Buck Owens
American country singer-songwriter (1929-2006).
Born August 12th, 1929 in Sherman. [ref]
Died March 25th, 2006 at 76 years old in Bakersfield (myocardial infarction).
Miriam Makeba
South african singer and civil rights activist (1932–2008).
Born March 4th, 1932 in Johannesburg. [ref]
Died November 10th, 2008 at 76 years old in Castel Volturno (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ronnie Barker
English actor, comedian and writer (1929–2005).
Born September 25th, 1929 in Bedford.
Died October 3rd, 2005 at 76 years old in Adderbury (heart failure). [ref]
Scott Walker
British-american singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (1943–2019).
Born January 9th, 1943 in Hamilton.
Died March 22nd, 2019 at 76 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Lewis Nixon III
United states army officer (1918–1995).
Born September 30th, 1918 in New York City.
Died January 11th, 1995 at 76 years old in Los Angeles (diabetes).
Margaret Mead
American anthropologist (1901-1978).
Born December 16th, 1901 in Philadelphia.
Died November 15th, 1978 at 76 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer).
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Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti