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Dead at age 79
1,722 Notable deaths
Gerd Cintl
German rower (1938-2017).
Born December 11th, 1938 in Düsseldorf.
Died December 26th, 2017 at 79 years old in Düsseldorf. [ref]
Franz Josef Niedenzu
German botanist (1857–1937).
Born November 29th, 1857 in Koperniki.
Died September 30th, 1937 at 79 years old in Braniewo.
Paul Rowe
American ice hockey player (1914-1993).
Born May 5th, 1914 in Somerville.
Died August 28th, 1993 at 79 years old in Wynnewood.
Daan van Dijk
Dutch racing cyclist (1907-1986).
Born May 10th, 1907 in The Hague.
Died November 22nd, 1986 at 79 years old in The Hague.
Adolphe Reymond
Swiss footballer (1896-1976).
Born September 4th, 1896 in Berlingen.
Died March 7th, 1976 at 79 years old in Berlingen.
Finn Haunstoft
Canoe racer.
Born July 8th, 1928 in Aarhus.
Died May 12th, 2008 at 79 years old in North Denmark Region. [ref]
Gyula Halasy
Sport shooter (1891-1970).
Born June 19th, 1891 in Kisvárda.
Died December 20th, 1970 at 79 years old in Budapest.
Hans Esser
German fencer (1909–1988).
Born January 15th, 1909 in Essen.
Died August 26th, 1988 at 79 years old in Hilden.
Ya'akov Cahan
Writer from israel (1881-1960).
Born June 26th, 1881 in Sluck.
Died November 20th, 1960 at 79 years old in Tel Aviv.
Willy Schärer
Swiss middle-distance runner (1903-1982).
Born September 20th, 1903 in Bern.
Died November 20th, 1982 at 79 years old in Bern.
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