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Dead at age 79
1,551 Notable deaths
Georges Moustaki
Egyptian-french singer-songwriter of jewish italo-greek origin; recording artist (1934-2013).
Born May 3rd, 1934 in Alexandria. [ref]
Died May 23rd, 2013 at 79 years old in Nice (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Richard Armitage
American diplomat and government official (1945-2025).
Born April 26th, 1945 in Wellesley. [ref]
Died April 13th, 2025 at 79 years old in Arlington County. [ref]
Frank Dobson
British politician (1940-2019).
Born March 15th, 1940 in York.
Died November 11th, 2019 at 79 years old
Oswaldo Guayasamín
Ecuadorian painter.
Born July 6th, 1919 in Quito. [ref]
Died March 10th, 1999 at 79 years old in Spain (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Martinus Wilhelm Beijerinck
Dutch microbiologist (1851-1931).
Born March 16th, 1851 in Amsterdam. [ref]
Died January 1st, 1931 at 79 years old in Gorssel. [ref]
Prince Charles, Count of Flanders
Prince, painter (1903-1983).
Born October 10th, 1903 in Palace of the Marquess of Assche.
Died June 1st, 1983 at 79 years old in Ostend.
Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany
Irish writer and dramatist (1878-1957).
Born July 24th, 1878 in London. [ref]
Died October 25th, 1957 at 79 years old in Dublin (appendicitis). [ref]
Nikolai Podgorny
Soviet ukrainian politician (1903-1983).
Born February 18th, 1903 in Karlivka.
Died January 11th, 1983 at 79 years old in Moscow.
Manuel Urrutia Lleó
President of cuba (1901-1981).
Born December 8th, 1901 in Yaguajay, Cuba.
Died July 5th, 1981 at 79 years old in Queens.
Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
German businessperson, politician (1870-1950).
Born August 7th, 1870 in The Hague.
Died January 16th, 1950 at 79 years old in Castle Blühnbach.
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