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Dead at age 78
2,163 Notable deaths
Theodor Fontane
German novelist and poet (1819–1898).
Born December 30th, 1819 in Neuruppin. [ref]
Died September 20th, 1898 at 78 years old in Berlin. [ref]
Dan Curtis
American director and producer of television and film (1927–2006).
Born August 12th, 1927 in Bridgeport.
Died March 27th, 2006 at 78 years old in Brentwood (brain cancer). [ref]
Winnaretta Singer
American socialite (1865–1943).
Born January 8th, 1865 in Yonkers.
Died November 26th, 1943 at 78 years old in London.
Charles Hapgood
American historian (1904-1982).
Born May 17th, 1904 in New York City.
Died December 21st, 1982 at 78 years old in Greenfield (struck by vehicle).
Malini Fonseka
Sri lankan actor-politician.
Born April 30th, 1947 in Kelaniya. [ref]
Died May 24th, 2025 at 78 years old in Colombo. [ref]
Richmal Crompton
English short-story writer and novelist (1890–1969).
Born December 15th, 1890 in Bury. [ref]
Died January 11th, 1969 at 78 years old in Farnborough. [ref]
Fabian Ver
Filipino general (1920-1998).
Born January 20th, 1920 in Sarrat.
Died November 21st, 1998 at 78 years old in Bangkok.
Viktor Chernov
Russian politician (1873–1952).
Born December 7th, 1873 in Khvalynsk.
Died April 15th, 1952 at 78 years old in New York City.
Mark Van Doren
American poet and literary critic (1894–1972).
Born June 13th, 1894 in Vermilion County.
Died December 10th, 1972 at 78 years old in Torrington.
Jack Twyman
American basketball player (1929–2012).
Born May 21st, 1934 in Pittsburgh.
Died May 30th, 2012 at 78 years old in Cincinnati (cancer). [ref]
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