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Dead at age 78
2,163 Notable deaths
Louise Brooks
American actress (1906–1985).
Born November 14th, 1906 in Cherryvale.
Died August 8th, 1985 at 78 years old in Rochester (myocardial infarction).
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]
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]
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.
Died December 23rd, 1959 at 78 years old in Garrowby.
Terry-Thomas
British comedian and actor (1911-1990).
Born July 10th, 1911 in Finchley.
Died January 8th, 1990 at 78 years old in Godalming (Parkinson's disease).
Peter Kropotkin
Russian revolutionary socialist and philosopher (1842–1921).
Born December 9th, 1842 in Moscow.
Died February 8th, 1921 at 78 years old in Dmitrov (pneumonia).
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).
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