Dead at age 78
10 Notable deaths
Harold Pinter
British playwright (1930–2008).
Born October 10th, 1930 in London. [ref]
Died December 24th, 2008 at 78 years old in London (liver cancer). [ref]
B. J. Thomas
American singer (1942-2021).
Born August 7th, 1942 in Hugo.
Died May 29th, 2021 at 78 years old in Arlington (lung cancer). [ref]
Louise Brooks
American actress (1906–1985).
Born November 14th, 1906 in Cherryvale.
Died August 8th, 1985 at 78 years old in Rochester (myocardial infarction).
Alphonse Mucha
Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist (1860–1939).
Born July 24th, 1860 in Ivančice. [ref]
Died July 14th, 1939 at 78 years old in Bubeneč (pneumonia). [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]
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
British politician (1881-1959).
Born April 16th, 1881 in Powderham Castle.
Died December 23rd, 1959 at 78 years old in Garrowby.
Lou Dobbs
American conservative political commentator (1945–2024).
Born September 24th, 1945 in Childress.
Died July 18th, 2024 at 78 years old in West Palm Beach. [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]
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]
Ann Widdecombe
British politician and media personality (1947–2026).
Born October 4th, 1947 in Bath.
Died July 8th, 2026 at 78 years old in Haytor Vale (blunt trauma). [ref]
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved