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Dead at age 78
2,163 Notable deaths
Menachem Begin
Israeli politician and former prime minister (1913–1992).
Born August 16th, 1913 in Brest. [ref]
Died March 9th, 1992 at 78 years old in Tel Aviv (myocardial infarction).
Buddy Hackett
American actor and comedian (1924–2003).
Born August 31st, 1924 in Brooklyn.
Died June 30th, 2003 at 78 years old in Malibu (diabetes).
Esther Rolle
Actress (1920-1998).
Born November 8th, 1920 in Pompano Beach. [ref]
Died November 17th, 1998 at 78 years old in Los Angeles, Culver City (diabetes). [ref]
Manorama
Indian actress (1937–2015).
Born May 26th, 1937 in Mannargudi.
Died October 10th, 2015 at 78 years old in Chennai.
Dirk Bogarde
British actor (1921–1999).
Born March 28th, 1921 in West Hampstead.
Died May 8th, 1999 at 78 years old in Chelsea (myocardial infarction).
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]
Dietrich Mateschitz
Austrian businessman (1944–2022).
Born May 20th, 1944 in Sankt Marein im Mürztal.
Died October 22nd, 2022 at 78 years old in St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut. [ref]
Umberto II of Italy
Lieutenant of the kingdom of italy and last king of italy.
Born September 15th, 1904 in Racconigi.
Died March 18th, 1983 at 78 years old in Geneva.
Dolores del Río
Mexican actress (1904–1983).
Born August 3rd, 1904 in Victoria de Durango.
Died April 11th, 1983 at 78 years old in Newport Beach (liver failure).
Steve Allen
American actor, comedian, musician and presenter (1921–2000).
Born December 26th, 1921 in New York City.
Died October 30th, 2000 at 78 years old in Encino (heart failure, car collision).
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