Dead at age 78
1,693 Notable deaths
Jan Stráský
Czech politician (1940–2019).
Born December 24th, 1940 in Prague, Plzeň. [ref]
Died November 6th, 2019 at 78 years old in Štěrboholy. [ref]
Alexander Mach
Slovak minister of interior of the slovakia and publicist (1902-1980).
Born October 11th, 1902 in Palárikovo. [ref]
Died October 15th, 1980 at 78 years old in Bratislava. [ref]
Menachem Ussishkin
Jewish politician.
Born August 14th, 1863 in Dubroŭna.
Died October 2nd, 1941 at 78 years old in Jerusalem.
Valentín González
Spanish army commander (1904–1983).
Born November 4th, 1904 in Malcocinado.
Died October 20th, 1983 at 78 years old in Madrid.
Dara Birnbaum
American video and installation artist.
Born July 29th, 1946 in New York City.
Died May 2nd, 2025 at 78 years old [ref]
André Schwarz-Bart
French writer (1928-2006).
Died September 30th, 2006 at 78 years old in Pointe-à-Pitre (surgical complications). [ref]
Alfred Romer
American paleontologist (1894-1973).
Born December 28th, 1894 in White Plains.
Died November 5th, 1973 at 78 years old
Richie Beirach
American jazz pianist and composer (1947–2026).
Born May 23rd, 1947 in Brooklyn.
Died January 26th, 2026 at 78 years old in Worms. [ref]
Jan Christiaan Heunis
South african politician (1927-2006).
Born April 20th, 1927 in Uniondale.
Died January 27th, 2006 at 78 years old in Somerset West.
Nishizō Tsukahara
Japanese admiral (1887-1966).
Born April 3rd, 1887 in Fukui Prefecture.
Died January 10th, 1966 at 78 years old in Fuchū.
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