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Dead at age 78
1,676 Notable deaths
Masakazu Kawabe
Japanese general (1886-1965).
Born December 5th, 1886 in Toyama Prefecture.
Died March 2nd, 1965 at 78 years old
Robert L. Surtees
American cinematographer (1906-1985).
Born August 9th, 1906 in Covington. [ref]
Died January 5th, 1985 at 78 years old in Monterey. [ref]
Paul Smith
American film composer, violinist, conductor (1906–1985).
Born October 30th, 1906 in Houghton County.
Died January 25th, 1985 at 78 years old in Glendale (Alzheimer's disease).
Clive Barker
South african football manager.
Born July 23rd, 1944 in Durban.
Died June 10th, 2023 at 78 years old in Durban (Lewy body dementia). [ref]
Robert Z. Leonard
American film director (1889-1968).
Born October 7th, 1889 in Chicago.
Died August 27th, 1968 at 78 years old in Beverly Hills.
Pedro Pablo Ramírez
22nd president of argentina (1885–1962).
Born January 30th, 1884 in La Paz.
Died June 11th, 1962 at 78 years old in Buenos Aires.
Oliver Lyttelton, 1st Viscount Chandos
British politician (1893-1972).
Born March 15th, 1893 in London.
Died January 21st, 1972 at 78 years old in London.
Pierre Koenig
American architect (1925–2004).
Born October 17th, 1925 in San Francisco.
Died April 4th, 2004 at 78 years old in Los Angeles.
Artur Jorge
Portuguese football coach (1946-2024).
Born February 13th, 1946 in Porto.
Died February 22nd, 2024 at 78 years old in Lisbon. [ref]
Sabicas
Flamenco guitarist from spain (1912-1990).
Born March 18th, 1912 in Pamplona.
Died April 14th, 1990 at 78 years old in New York City.
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