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Dead at age 78
1,668 Notable deaths
Lee Kun-hee
4th and 6th chairman of the samsung group (1942–2020).
Born January 9th, 1942 in Uiryeong County.
Died October 25th, 2020 at 78 years old in Samsung Seoul Hospital. [ref]
J. G. Ballard
British novelist (1930–2009).
Born November 15th, 1930 in Shanghai, Shanghai International Settlement.
Died April 19th, 2009 at 78 years old in London (prostate cancer). [ref]
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]
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
British politician (1881-1959).
Born April 16th, 1881 in Powderham Castle. [ref]
Died December 23rd, 1959 at 78 years old in Garrowby. [ref]
Terry-Thomas
British comedian and character actor (1911-1990).
Born July 10th, 1911 in Finchley.
Died January 8th, 1990 at 78 years old in Godalming (Parkinson's disease).
Katy Jurado
Mexican actress (1924-2002).
Born January 16th, 1924 in Guadalajara.
Died July 5th, 2002 at 78 years old in Cuernavaca (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure).
Charles Lightoller
British sailor.
Born March 30th, 1874 in Lancashire.
Died December 8th, 1952 at 78 years old in Richmond (heart disease).
Zeppo Marx
American film star; member of the marx brothers (1901–1979).
Born February 25th, 1901 in Manhattan.
Died November 30th, 1979 at 78 years old in Palm Springs (lung cancer).
Anthony Geary
American actor (1947-2025).
Born May 29th, 1947 in Coalville.
Died December 14th, 2025 at 78 years old in Amsterdam (surgical complications). [ref]
Jerry Sloan
American basketball player and coach.
Born March 28th, 1942 in McLeansboro.
Died May 22nd, 2020 at 78 years old in Salt Lake City (Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia). [ref]
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