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Dead at age 78
1,512 Notable deaths
Stefano Benni
Italian writer and journalist (1947–2025).
Born August 12th, 1947 in Bologna.
Died September 9th, 2025 at 78 years old in Bologna. [ref]
Maurice Bourgès-Maunoury
French prime minister (1914–1993).
Born August 19th, 1914 in Luisant. [ref]
Died February 10th, 1993 at 78 years old in Paris.
Manolo Sanlúcar
Flamenco composer and guitarist.
Born November 24th, 1943 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. [ref]
Died August 27th, 2022 at 78 years old in Jerez de la Frontera. [ref]
Brian Goodwin
Canadian mathematician and biologist.
Born March 25th, 1931 in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Died July 15th, 2009 at 78 years old (fall). [ref]
Alketas Panagoulias
Greek footballer (1934-2012).
Born May 30th, 1934 in Thessaloniki.
Died June 18th, 2012 at 78 years old in Fairfax County. [ref]
Bronisława Wajs
Polish-romani classical poet and singer.
Born August 17th, 1908 in Lublin. [ref]
Died February 8th, 1987 at 78 years old in Inowrocław.
Alun Hoddinott
Welsh composer.
Born August 11th, 1929 in Caerphilly County Borough. [ref]
Died March 12th, 2008 at 78 years old in Swansea. [ref]
Paul Federn
Austrian-american md & psychoanalyst (1871-1950).
Born October 13th, 1871 in Vienna. [ref]
Died May 4th, 1950 at 78 years old in New York City (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Sam De Grasse
Actor (1875-1953).
Born June 12th, 1875 in New Brunswick.
Died November 29th, 1953 at 78 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction).
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