Dead at age 79
2,203 Notable deaths
Klaus Wagner
German equestrian (1922-2001).
Born January 16th, 1922 in Knauthain.
Died August 16th, 2001 at 79 years old in Denkte.
Charles Lelong
French sprinter (1891–1970).
Born March 18th, 1891 in Aunay-sur-Odon. [ref]
Died June 27th, 1970 at 79 years old in Lannion. [ref]
Félicien Courbet
Belgian water polo player (1888–1967).
Born February 25th, 1888 in Ixelles.
Died December 20th, 1967 at 79 years old in Ixelles. [ref]
Anders Andersen
Danish wrestler (1881–1961).
Born October 26th, 1881 in Copenhagen.
Died February 19th, 1961 at 79 years old in Copenhagen.
Paal Kaasen
Sailor (1883-1963).
Born November 14th, 1883 in Oslo.
Died July 11th, 1963 at 79 years old
Albert Üksip
Estonian botanist (1886-1966).
Born December 8th, 1886 in Narva.
Died August 10th, 1966 at 79 years old in Tallinn.
Raúl Landini
Boxer (1909–1988).
Born July 14th, 1909 in Buenos Aires.
Died September 29th, 1988 at 79 years old in Buenos Aires.
Karl-Heinz Luck
East german nordic combined skier (1945–2024).
Born January 28th, 1945 in Unterschönau. [ref]
Died August 31st, 2024 at 79 years old in Rotterode. [ref]
Rihei Sano
Japanese association football player (1912–1992).
Born September 21st, 1912 in Shizuoka.
Died March 26th, 1992 at 79 years old in Japan.
Allen Lard
Amateur golfer (1866–1946).
Born August 6th, 1866 in Lexington.
Died January 22nd, 1946 at 79 years old in Washington, D.C..
Deaths 2071 to 2080 of 2203
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