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Dead at age 78
1,670 Notable deaths
Patrick Demarchelier
French photographer.
Born August 20th, 1943 in Eaubonne. [ref]
Died March 31st, 2022 at 78 years old in Saint Barthélemy. [ref]
Werner Sombart
German economist, sociologist, historian (1863-1941).
Born January 19th, 1863 in Ermsleben.
Died May 18th, 1941 at 78 years old in Berlin.
Marisa Paredes
Spanish actress (1946–2024).
Born April 3rd, 1946 in Madrid. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2024 at 78 years old in Madrid (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Frank Ferguson
American actor (1899–1978).
Born December 25th, 1899 in Ferndale.
Died September 12th, 1978 at 78 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]
David Brian
Film and television actor (1914-1993).
Born August 5th, 1914 in New York City.
Died July 15th, 1993 at 78 years old in Sherman Oaks (cancer).
Joseph Calleia
Actor and singer.
Born August 4th, 1897 in Mdina. [ref]
Died October 31st, 1975 at 78 years old in Sliema (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Joe Keaton
American actor (1867-1946).
Born July 6th, 1867 in Indiana. [ref]
Died January 13th, 1946 at 78 years old in Ventura County (traffic collision). [ref]
Paul Rudolph
American architect (1918–1997).
Born October 28th, 1918 in Elkton. [ref]
Died August 8th, 1997 at 78 years old in New York City (mesothelioma).
Wilhelm Ostwald
Baltic german chemist.
Born September 2nd, 1853 in Riga. [ref]
Died April 4th, 1932 at 78 years old in Großbothen. [ref]
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