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Dead at age 78
2,163 Notable deaths
R. C. Sproul
American theologian and pastor (1939–2017).
Born February 13th, 1939 in Pittsburgh.
Died December 14th, 2017 at 78 years old in Altamonte Springs (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). [ref]
Bernie Casey
American actor, artist, and professional football player (1939–2017).
Died September 19th, 2017 at 78 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Claudine Auger
French actress (1941-2019).
Born April 26th, 1941 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.
Died December 18th, 2019 at 78 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
John Thompson
American basketball player and coach (1941-2020).
Born October 28th, 1941 in Washington, D.C..
Died August 30th, 2020 at 78 years old in Arlington County. [ref]
David Lindley
American musician (1944–2023).
Born March 21st, 1944 in San Marino.
Died March 3rd, 2023 at 78 years old in Pomona. [ref]
Maurice Richard
Canadian ice hockey player (1921–2000).
Born August 4th, 1921 in Montreal.
Died May 27th, 2000 at 78 years old in Montreal (cardiovascular disease).
Nobby Stiles
English footballer (1942-2020).
Born May 18th, 1942 in Collyhurst.
Died October 30th, 2020 at 78 years old in Manchester (prostate cancer). [ref]
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Swiss-american psychiatrist and pioneer in near-death studies (1926-2004).
Born July 8th, 1926 in Zurich.
Died August 24th, 2004 at 78 years old in Scottsdale.
Roy Bean
American judge (1825–1903).
Born March 10th, 1825 in Mason County.
Died March 19th, 1903 at 78 years old in Langtry. [ref]
Lee Hazlewood
American singer, songwriter, record producer (1929-2007).
Born July 9th, 1929 in Mannford.
Died August 4th, 2007 at 78 years old in Henderson (kidney cancer). [ref]
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