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Dead at age 76

1,690 Notable deaths

William Hjortsberg

American writer (1941–2017).

Born February 23rd, 1941 in New York City.

Died April 22nd, 2017 at 76 years old in Livingston (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

James DePreist

American conductor (1936-2013).

Born November 21st, 1936 in Philadelphia.

Died February 8th, 2013 at 76 years old in Scottsdale (myocardial infarction).

Karl Löwith

German philosopher (1897-1973).

Born January 9th, 1897 in Munich.

Died May 26th, 1973 at 76 years old in Heidelberg.

Arto Paasilinna

Finnish author (1942-2018).

Born April 20th, 1942 in Kittilä. [ref]

Died October 15th, 2018 at 76 years old in Espoo (cerebrovascular disease). [ref]

Marion Martin

American actress (1909-1985).

Born June 7th, 1909 in Philadelphia.

Died August 13th, 1985 at 76 years old in Santa Monica.

Jennifer Holt

American actress (1920-1997).

Born November 10th, 1920 in Hollywood.

Died September 21st, 1997 at 76 years old in Dorset (cancer).

William Farnum

American actor (1876-1953).

Born July 4th, 1876 in Boston. [ref]

Died June 5th, 1953 at 76 years old in Hollywood (cancer). [ref]

Slim Borgudd

Swedish racecar driver (1946–2023).

Born November 25th, 1946 in Borgholm.

Died February 23rd, 2023 at 76 years old [ref]

Hasyim Asy'ari

Indonesian ulema (1871-1947).

Born February 14th, 1871 in Demak, Jombang.

Died July 25th, 1947 at 76 years old in Jombang.

Elias Khoury

Contemporary lebanese novelist, critic publisher.

Born July 12th, 1948 in Beirut, Ashrafieh.

Died September 15th, 2024 at 76 years old in Beirut. [ref]

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