Dead at age 79

1,768 Notable deaths

William Lombardy

American chess player (1937-2017).

Born December 4th, 1937 in New York City. [ref]

Died October 13th, 2017 at 79 years old in Martinez (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Emílio Garrastazu Médici

Brazilian politician (1905–1985), president of brazil (1969–1974).

Born December 4th, 1905 in Bagé.

Died October 9th, 1985 at 79 years old in Rio de Janeiro (stroke).

Karl Rapp

German engineer (1882-1962).

Born September 24th, 1882 in Ehingen.

Died May 26th, 1962 at 79 years old in Locarno.

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]

Jaroslav Drobný

Czech tennis and ice hockey player (1921–2001).

Born October 12th, 1921 in Prague. [ref]

Died September 13th, 2001 at 79 years old in London.

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.

Ernest Jones

Welsh psychiatrist & psychoanalyst (1879–1958).

Born January 1st, 1879 in Gowerton.

Died February 11th, 1958 at 79 years old in London.

Manuel Urrutia Lleó

President of cuba (1901-1981).

Born December 8th, 1901 in Yaguajay.

Died July 5th, 1981 at 79 years old in Queens.

Samuel Hoare, 1st Viscount Templewood

British conservative politician (1880-1959).

Born February 24th, 1880 in London.

Died May 7th, 1959 at 79 years old in London (myocardial infarction).

Marcel Bich

Co-founder of bic.

Born July 29th, 1914 in Turin. [ref]

Died May 30th, 1994 at 79 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine. [ref]

Deaths 341 to 350 of 1768

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