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Dead at age 78
1,687 Notable deaths
Candido Cannavò
Italian journalist (1930-2009).
Born November 29th, 1930 in Catania.
Died February 22nd, 2009 at 78 years old in Milan (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Arnošt Muka
German and sorbian writer, linguist and man of science.
Born March 10th, 1854 in Großhänchen. [ref]
Died October 10th, 1932 at 78 years old in Bautzen. [ref]
Bruno Meissner
German assyriologist.
Born April 25th, 1868 in Grudziądz. [ref]
Died March 13th, 1947 at 78 years old in Zeuthen. [ref]
Francesco Colasuonno
Catholic cardinal (1925–2003).
Born January 2nd, 1925 in Grumo Appula.
Died May 31st, 2003 at 78 years old in Grumo Appula.
Harald Andersson
Swedish discus thrower.
Born April 2nd, 1907 in Stanford.
Died May 18th, 1985 at 78 years old in Nynäshamn.
Levi Casey
American triple jumper (1904–1983).
Born October 19th, 1904 in Vienna.
Died April 1st, 1983 at 78 years old in Costa Mesa.
Antonio Jasso
Mexican footballer (1935-2013).
Born March 11th, 1935 in Mexico City.
Died June 26th, 2013 at 78 years old
Ludwig Rellstab
German chess player (1904-1983).
Born November 23rd, 1904 in Schöneberg.
Died February 14th, 1983 at 78 years old in Wedel.
Yoshio Kikugawa
Japanese association football player and manager (1944-2022).
Born September 12th, 1944 in Fujieda.
Died December 2nd, 2022 at 78 years old in Kyoto (pneumonia). [ref]
Alexandru Rusu
Romanian bishop.
Born November 22nd, 1884 in Șăulia. [ref]
Died May 9th, 1963 at 78 years old in Gherla.
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