Dead at age 79
1,768 Notable deaths
Douglas Trumbull
American film director, special effects designer (1942–2022).
Born April 8th, 1942 in Los Angeles.
Died February 7th, 2022 at 79 years old in Albany (mesothelioma). [ref]
Elena of Montenegro
Queen consort of italy (1900-1946) and servant of god; mother of umberto ii of italy.
Born January 8th, 1873 in Cetinje.
Died November 28th, 1952 at 79 years old in Montpellier (pulmonary embolism).
Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah
Emir of kuwait from 1977 to 2006.
Born June 29th, 1926 in Kuwait City.
Died January 15th, 2006 at 79 years old in Kuwait City (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
William Alwyn
English composer, conductor, and music teacher (1905–1985).
Born November 7th, 1905 in Northampton.
Died September 12th, 1985 at 79 years old in Southwold.
Tom Hicks
American private equity investor (1946–2025).
Born February 7th, 1946 in Port Arthur.
Died December 6th, 2025 at 79 years old in Dallas. [ref]
Victor Jory
Canadian actor (1902–1982).
Born November 23rd, 1902 in Dawson City.
Died February 12th, 1982 at 79 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).
Hermine Braunsteiner
Austrian concentration camp guard.
Born July 16th, 1919 in Vienna.
Died April 19th, 1999 at 79 years old in Bochum.
Thyra, Crown Princess of Hanover
Youngest daughter of christian ix of denmark and queen louise (1853–1933).
Born September 29th, 1853 in Yellow Palace.
Died February 26th, 1933 at 79 years old in Gmunden.
Shin Sang-ok
South korean film producer and director (1926–2006).
Born October 11th, 1926 in Chongjin.
Died April 11th, 2006 at 79 years old in Seoul (hepatitis).
Max Cleland
American politician.
Born August 24th, 1942 in Atlanta. [ref]
Died November 9th, 2021 at 79 years old in Atlanta. [ref]
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The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. J.K. Rowling