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Dead at age 77

2,096 Notable deaths

George Kooymans

Dutch musician, songwriter.

Born March 11th, 1948 in The Hague.

Died July 23rd, 2025 at 77 years old in Rijkevorsel (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]

Edmund Wilson

American writer, literary and social critic, and noted man of letters (1895-1972).

Born May 8th, 1895 in Red Bank.

Died June 12th, 1972 at 77 years old in Talcottville (cardiovascular disease).

Ahmad Faraz

Pakistani writer (1931–2008).

Born January 12th, 1931 in Kohat.

Died August 25th, 2008 at 77 years old in Islamabad (kidney failure).

Violet Keppel Trefusis

English socialite and author (1894–1972).

Born June 6th, 1894 in London.

Died February 29th, 1972 at 77 years old in Florence.

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá

Son of bahá'u'lláh and leader of the bahá'í faith.

Born May 23rd, 1844 in Tehran.

Died November 28th, 1921 at 77 years old in Haifa.

Gal Costa

Brazilian singer (1945–2022).

Born September 26th, 1945 in Salvador. [ref]

Died November 9th, 2022 at 77 years old in São Paulo (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Paul Janssen

Belgian scientist, founder of janssen pharmaceutica (1926–2003).

Born September 12th, 1926 in Turnhout.

Died November 11th, 2003 at 77 years old in Rome.

Norodom Ranariddh

Cambodian politician (1944–2021).

Born January 2nd, 1944 in Phnom Penh.

Died November 28th, 2021 at 77 years old in Vauvenargues. [ref]

William Delbert Gann

American businessman (1878–1955).

Born June 6th, 1878 in Lufkin.

Died June 18th, 1955 at 77 years old in Miami.

Thierry Hermès

French businessman (1801-1878).

Born January 10th, 1801 in Krefeld.

Died January 10th, 1878 at 77 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

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