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Dead at age 78
2,164 Notable deaths
Sudharmono
5th vice president of indonesia (1988–1993).
Born March 12th, 1927 in Gresik.
Died January 25th, 2006 at 78 years old in Jakarta (respiratory failure). [ref]
Tennessee Claflin
American suffragist (1844-1923).
Born October 26th, 1844 in Homer.
Died January 18th, 1923 at 78 years old in England.
John Dempsey
Irish footballer and manager (1946–2024).
Born March 15th, 1946 in Hampstead.
Died November 6th, 2024 at 78 years old in London. [ref]
B. B. Comer
American politician (1848-1927).
Born November 7th, 1848 in Barbour County.
Died August 15th, 1927 at 78 years old in Birmingham.
Gwendolyn B. Bennett
American writer (1902–1981).
Born July 8th, 1902 in Giddings.
Died May 31st, 1981 at 78 years old in Reading.
John Konrads
Australian swimmer, olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder (1942-2021).
Died April 25th, 2021 at 78 years old in Sydney. [ref]
Charles H. Joffe
Film producer (1929-2008).
Born July 16th, 1929 in Brooklyn.
Died July 9th, 2008 at 78 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Dick Halligan
American musician and composer (1943–2022).
Born August 29th, 1943 in Troy.
Died January 18th, 2022 at 78 years old in Rome. [ref]
Meche Barba
Mexican rumbera and actress (1921–2000).
Born September 24th, 1921 in Mexico City.
Died January 14th, 2000 at 78 years old in Mexico City (pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
George Washington Crile
American surgeon and co-founder of cleveland clinic.
Born November 11th, 1864 in Chili.
Died January 7th, 1943 at 78 years old in Cleveland.
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