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Dead at age 78
1,608 Notable deaths
Neville Hayes
Australian swimmer, olympic silver medallist (1943–2022).
Born December 2nd, 1943 in Hurstville.
Died June 28th, 2022 at 78 years old
István Pelle
Gymnast.
Born July 26th, 1907 in Budapest.
Died March 6th, 1986 at 78 years old in Buenos Aires.
Frans Janssens
Belgian footballer (1945–2024).
Born September 25th, 1945 in Turnhout.
Died January 8th, 2024 at 78 years old in Lier. [ref]
Wilfried Peffgen
German cyclist (1942–2021).
Born October 1st, 1942 in Cologne.
Died May 9th, 2021 at 78 years old in Cologne. [ref]
Mikhail Dudin
Russian poet, writer and translator (1916–1993).
Born November 20th, 1916.
Died December 31st, 1994 at 78 years old in Saint Petersburg.
Edmond Pottier
French art historian and archaeologist (1855-1934).
Born August 13th, 1855 in Saarbrücken. [ref]
Died July 4th, 1934 at 78 years old in Paris. [ref]
Josef Čtyřoký
Czech footballer (1906-1985).
Born September 30th, 1906 in Smíchov.
Died January 11th, 1985 at 78 years old in Prague. [ref]
Giovanni De Prà
Italian footballer (1900-1979).
Born June 28th, 1900 in Genoa.
Died June 15th, 1979 at 78 years old in Genoa.
Reinaldo Gargano
Uruguayan politician (1934-2013).
Born July 26th, 1934 in Paysandú.
Died February 5th, 2013 at 78 years old in Montevideo (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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