Dead at age 79
1,713 Notable deaths
Heinz Simmet
German footballer (1944–2024).
Born November 22nd, 1944 in Göttelborn.
Died January 31st, 2024 at 79 years old in Hürth. [ref]
István Juhász
Hungarian footballer (1945–2024).
Born July 17th, 1945 in Budapest.
Died September 16th, 2024 at 79 years old [ref]
Alessio Ascalesi
Catholic cardinal (1872–1952).
Born October 22nd, 1872 in Afragola.
Died May 11th, 1952 at 79 years old in Naples.
Lionel Cox
Australian racing cyclist (1930–2010).
Born December 5th, 1930 in Brisbane.
Died March 9th, 2010 at 79 years old in Sydney (pneumonia). [ref]
Gun Hägglund
Television news presenter (1932–2011).
Born March 2nd, 1932 in Örnsköldsvik.
Died August 19th, 2011 at 79 years old in Visby. [ref]
Nunzio Malasomma
Italian film director.
Born February 4th, 1894 in Caserta.
Died January 12th, 1974 at 79 years old in Rome.
Felipe Rosas
Mexican footballer (1910-1986).
Born February 5th, 1910 in Mexico City.
Died December 15th, 1989 at 79 years old in Mexico City.
Magnar Estenstad
Cross-country skier (1924-2004).
Born September 27th, 1924 in Hølonda Municipality.
Died May 13th, 2004 at 79 years old in Hølonda Municipality.
Emili Teixidor
Spanish writer (1932–2012).
Born December 22nd, 1932 in Roda de Ter.
Died June 19th, 2012 at 79 years old in Barcelona. [ref]
Reinier Beeuwkes
Dutch footballer (1884-1963).
Born February 17th, 1884 in The Hague.
Died April 1st, 1963 at 79 years old in The Hague.
Deaths 1451 to 1460 of 1713
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