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Dead at age 79
1,710 Notable deaths
Erik Nilsson
Swedish footballer (1916-1995).
Born August 6th, 1916 in Malmö.
Died September 9th, 1995 at 79 years old in Vellinge Municipality.
Alberto Bevilacqua
Italian writer and filmmaker.
Born June 27th, 1934 in Parma. [ref]
Died September 9th, 2013 at 79 years old in Rome (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Roger Jean Heim
French botanist (1900–1979).
Born February 12th, 1900 in Paris, 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died September 17th, 1979 at 79 years old in Paris, 13th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
H. C. Artmann
Austrian poet.
Born June 12th, 1921 in Vienna. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2000 at 79 years old in Vienna (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Friedrich Engel
German mathematician (1861–1941).
Born December 26th, 1861 in Lugau.
Died September 29th, 1941 at 79 years old in Giessen.
Philippe Moureaux
Belgian politician (1939-2018).
Born April 12th, 1939 in Etterbeek.
Died December 15th, 2018 at 79 years old in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek (cancer).
Justinus Darmojuwono
Catholic cardinal (1914–1994).
Born November 2nd, 1914 in Indonesia.
Died February 3rd, 1994 at 79 years old in Semarang.
Flavius Domide
Romanian footballer (1946–2025).
Died October 11th, 2025 at 79 years old in Arad. [ref]
Ernie Calverley
American basketball player and coach (1924–2003).
Born January 30th, 1924 in Pawtucket.
Died October 20th, 2003 at 79 years old in Providence. [ref]
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