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Dead at age 78
2,164 Notable deaths
Fanizani Akuda
Zimbabwean sculptor.
Born November 11th, 1932 in Chipata (Fort Jameson).
Died February 5th, 2011 at 78 years old in Chitungwiza. [ref]
Neville Hayes
Australian swimmer, olympic silver medallist (1943–2022).
Born December 2nd, 1943 in Hurstville.
Died June 28th, 2022 at 78 years old
Frank Louis Kramer
American cyclist (1880–1958).
Born September 15th, 1880 in Evansville.
Died October 8th, 1958 at 78 years old in South Orange.
Carme Karr Alfonsetti
Spanish composer and feminist, editor.
Born March 16th, 1865 in Barcelona. [ref]
Died December 29th, 1943 at 78 years old in Barcelona. [ref]
Göte Turesson
Swedish botanist (1892-1970).
Born April 6th, 1892 in Malmö.
Died December 30th, 1970 at 78 years old in Uppsala.
Agostino Bausa
Italian cardinal (1821-1899).
Born February 23rd, 1821 in Florence. [ref]
Died April 15th, 1899 at 78 years old in Florence.
Olaf Hoffsbakken
Norwegian nordic skier.
Born September 2nd, 1908 in Norway.
Died November 23rd, 1986 at 78 years old in Gjøvik Municipality.
Vassil Gendov
Bulgarian actor, film director and screenwriter.
Born December 6th, 1891 in Sliven.
Died September 3rd, 1970 at 78 years old in Sofia.
Carlos Velo
Film director, film producer, screenwriter (1909-1988).
Born November 15th, 1909 in Cartelle.
Died March 1st, 1988 at 78 years old in Mexico City.
Deaths 1821 to 1830 of 2164
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