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Dead at age 78
1,687 Notable deaths
Arnold Belgardt
Russian cyclist (1937–2015).
Born January 29th, 1937 in Saint Petersburg.
Died February 26th, 2015 at 78 years old in Saint Petersburg. [ref]
René Tirard
French sprinter.
Born July 20th, 1899 in Le Havre. [ref]
Died August 12th, 1977 at 78 years old in Clichy. [ref]
Lucio Ceccarini
Italian water polo player (1930–2009).
Born December 13th, 1930 in Rome.
Died July 14th, 2009 at 78 years old in Rome. [ref]
Achille Locatelli
Catholic cardinal (1856-1935).
Born October 15th, 1856 in Seregno. [ref]
Died April 5th, 1935 at 78 years old in Rome.
Paul Bontemps
French athlete (1902-1981).
Born November 16th, 1902 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Died April 25th, 1981 at 78 years old in Sèvres.
Émile Billard
Olympic sailor.
Born April 5th, 1852 in Le Havre.
Died June 29th, 1930 at 78 years old in Le Havre.
Jiří Trnka
Czech footballer (1926-2005).
Born December 2nd, 1926 in Czechoslovakia.
Died March 1st, 2005 at 78 years old
František Šimůnek
Ski jumper.
Born December 2nd, 1910 in Zlatá Olešnice. [ref]
Died July 17th, 1989 at 78 years old in Zruč nad Sázavou. [ref]
Ercole Gallegati
Olympic wrestler (1911–1990).
Born November 21st, 1911 in Faenza.
Died August 19th, 1990 at 78 years old in Castel San Pietro Terme.
Erik Granfelt
Gymnast (1883-1962).
Born November 17th, 1883 in Svea artillery regiment parish. [ref]
Died February 18th, 1962 at 78 years old in Täby parish.
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