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Dead at age 78
2,164 Notable deaths
Dara Birnbaum
American video and installation artist (1946-2025).
Born July 29th, 1946 in New York City.
Died May 2nd, 2025 at 78 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
André Schwarz-Bart
French writer (1928–2006).
Died September 30th, 2006 at 78 years old in Les Abymes (surgical complications).
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.
Maurice Ohana
Anglo-french composer.
Born June 12th, 1914 in Casablanca. [ref]
Died November 13th, 1992 at 78 years old in Paris, 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Gustav Cassel
Swedish economist (1866–1945).
Born October 20th, 1866 in Stockholm.
Died January 15th, 1945 at 78 years old in Jönköping.
Harry Beaumont
American film director, actor, and screenwriter (1888-1966).
Born February 10th, 1888 in Abilene.
Died December 22nd, 1966 at 78 years old in Providence Saint John's Health Center.
Fred Pentland
English footballer and manager (1883-1962).
Born July 29th, 1883 in Wolverhampton.
Died March 16th, 1962 at 78 years old in Lytchett Matravers.
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