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Dead at age 77
2,090 Notable deaths
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.
Wayne Northrop
American actor (1947–2024).
Born April 12th, 1947 in Sumner.
Died November 29th, 2024 at 77 years old in Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
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