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Dead at age 79
1,601 Notable deaths
Dave Sime
American olympic sprinter, multi-sport athlete, and a pioneering ophthalmologist, who won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 olympic games.
Born July 25th, 1936 in Paterson.
Died January 12th, 2016 at 79 years old in Miami (cancer).
George Grizzard
American actor.
Born April 1st, 1928 in Halifax County. [ref]
Died October 2nd, 2007 at 79 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [ref]
Amália Rodrigues
Portuguese recording artist, fado singer, actress (1920-1999).
Born July 23rd, 1920 in Fundão. [ref]
Died October 6th, 1999 at 79 years old in Lisbon (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Edward Lansdale
United states general (1908-1987).
Born February 6th, 1908 in Detroit.
Died February 23rd, 1987 at 79 years old in McLean.
David Ryall
English actor (1935-2014).
Born January 5th, 1935 in Shoreham-by-Sea.
Died December 25th, 2014 at 79 years old in London.
Raja Ramanna
Indian nuclear scientist (1925-2004).
Born January 28th, 1925 in Tumkur. [ref]
Died September 24th, 2004 at 79 years old in Mumbai.
Harvey Ball
American artist.
Born July 10th, 1921 in Worcester.
Died April 12th, 2001 at 79 years old in Worcester.
Robert Monroe
American founder of the monroe institute (1915–1995).
Born October 30th, 1915 in Lexington.
Died March 17th, 1995 at 79 years old
Giles Gilbert Scott
English architect (1880–1960).
Born November 9th, 1880 in Hampstead.
Died February 8th, 1960 at 79 years old in London (lung cancer).
Carolee Schneemann
American visual experimental artist (1939–2019).
Born October 12th, 1939 in Fox Chase.
Died March 6th, 2019 at 79 years old in New Paltz (breast cancer).
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Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. Rumi