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Dead at age 78
1,494 Notable deaths
Clark Olofsson
Swedish criminal behind stockholm syndrome (1947–2025).
Born February 1st, 1947 in Trollhättan church parish.
Died June 24th, 2025 at 78 years old in Arvika stadsdistrikt. [ref]
Lawrence Durrell
British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer.
Born February 27th, 1912 in Jalandhar. [ref]
Died November 8th, 1990 at 78 years old in Sommières (stroke). [ref]
Vittorio Emanuele III
King of italy from 1900 to 1946.
Born November 11th, 1869 in Naples. [ref]
Died December 28th, 1947 at 78 years old in Alexandria. [ref]
James Herriot
Veterinary surgeon and writer (1916-1995).
Born October 3rd, 1916 in Sunderland. [ref]
Died February 23rd, 1995 at 78 years old in Thirsk (prostate cancer). [ref]
Esther Rolle
Actress (1920-1998).
Born November 8th, 1920 in Pompano Beach.
Died November 17th, 1998 at 78 years old in Culver City (diabetes).
Mac Davis
American songwriter, singer and actor (1942-2020).
Born January 21st, 1942 in Lubbock.
Died September 29th, 2020 at 78 years old in Nashville (surgical complications). [ref]
Mario Puzo
Italian american author, screenwriter, and journalist.
Born October 15th, 1920 in New York City. [ref]
Died July 2nd, 1999 at 78 years old in Long Island (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Dolores del Río
Mexican actress (1904–1983).
Born August 3rd, 1904 in Durango. [ref]
Died April 11th, 1983 at 78 years old in Newport Beach (liver failure). [ref]
Maria Rasputin
Daughter of grigori rasputin; memoirist, circus performer.
Born March 29th, 1899 in Pokrovskoye, Tyumen Oblast. [ref]
Died September 27th, 1977 at 78 years old in Los Angeles.
Buddy Hackett
American actor and comedian.
Born August 31st, 1924 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died June 30th, 2003 at 78 years old in Malibu (diabetes). [ref]
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