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Dead at age 78
1,449 Notable deaths
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]
Dirk Bogarde
British actor (1922-1999).
Born March 28th, 1921 in West Hampstead. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1999 at 78 years old in Chelsea (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Steve Allen
American comedian, actor and musician (1921-2000).
Born December 26th, 1921 in New York City.
Died October 30th, 2000 at 78 years old in Encino (car collision).
Don Williams
American country singer (1939-2017).
Born May 27th, 1939 in Floydada.
Died September 8th, 2017 at 78 years old in Mobile (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
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