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Dead at age 78
2,164 Notable deaths
Charles Anderson Dana
American journalist and government official (1819–1897).
Born August 8th, 1819 in Hinsdale. [ref]
Died October 17th, 1897 at 78 years old in New York City.
Alfred Lion
American record executive born in germany (1908–1987).
Born April 21st, 1908 in Schöneberg.
Died February 2nd, 1987 at 78 years old in San Diego.
Antonio Salandra
Prime minister of italy (1853-1931).
Born August 13th, 1853 in Troia.
Died December 9th, 1931 at 78 years old in Rome.
Hermann Schwarz
German mathematician (1843-1921).
Born January 25th, 1843 in Sobieszów. [ref]
Died November 30th, 1921 at 78 years old in Berlin. [ref]
Asaph Hall
American astronomer (1829–1907).
Born October 15th, 1829 in Goshen. [ref]
Died November 22nd, 1907 at 78 years old in Annapolis.
Gaston Thorn
Luxembourg and international politician (1928–2007).
Born September 3rd, 1928 in Luxembourg. [ref]
Died August 26th, 2007 at 78 years old in Luxembourg. [ref]
Robert Florey
French-born american director (1900-1979).
Born September 14th, 1900 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.
Died May 16th, 1979 at 78 years old in Santa Monica (cancer).
Yoon Jeong-hee
South korean actress (1944–2023).
Born July 30th, 1944 in Busan.
Died January 19th, 2023 at 78 years old in Bussy-Saint-Georges (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Ignazio Silone
Italian writer and politician (1900-1978).
Born May 1st, 1900 in Pescina.
Died August 22nd, 1978 at 78 years old in Geneva.
Misia Sert
Art patron (1872–1950).
Born March 30th, 1872 in Pushkin.
Died October 15th, 1950 at 78 years old in Paris, 1st arrondissement of Paris.
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