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Dead at age 78
1,609 Notable deaths
Francesco Colasuonno
Catholic cardinal.
Born January 2nd, 1925 in Grumo Appula.
Died May 31st, 2003 at 78 years old in Grumo Appula.
Hilda James
British swimmer, olympic silver medallist, former world record-holder, cunard celebrity crew member.
Born April 27th, 1904 in Warrington.
Died July 27th, 1982 at 78 years old in Birkenhead.
Pavel Bořkovec
Czech music educator and composer.
Born June 10th, 1894 in Prague, Vinohrady. [ref]
Died July 22nd, 1972 at 78 years old in Prague. [ref]
Tibor Berczelly
Hungarian fencer (1912-1990).
Born January 3rd, 1912 in Budapest.
Died October 15th, 1990 at 78 years old in Budapest.
Alexandru Rusu
Romanian bishop.
Born November 22nd, 1884 in Șăulia. [ref]
Died May 9th, 1963 at 78 years old in Gherla.
Dossibai Patell
Indian physician (1881-1960).
Born October 16th, 1881 in Mumbai.
Died February 4th, 1960 at 78 years old in Mumbai.
Paul Henri Lecomte
French botanist (1856-1934).
Born January 8th, 1856 in Saint-Nabord. [ref]
Died June 12th, 1934 at 78 years old in Paris. [ref]
Karen Hoff
Canoe racer (1921-2000).
Born May 29th, 1921 in Randers.
Died February 29th, 2000 at 78 years old
Jan van Diepenbeek
Dutch association football player (1903-1981).
Born August 5th, 1903 in Utrecht.
Died August 8th, 1981 at 78 years old in Den Helder.
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