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Dead at age 79
2,209 Notable deaths
John Keel
American writer (1930-2009).
Born March 25th, 1930 in New York City.
Died July 3rd, 2009 at 79 years old in New York City. [ref]
Francis Lee
English footballer (1944–2023).
Born April 29th, 1944 in Westhoughton.
Died October 2nd, 2023 at 79 years old in Manchester (cancer). [ref]
William Henry Bragg
British scientist (1862–1942).
Born July 2nd, 1862 in Wigton.
Died March 12th, 1942 at 79 years old in London.
Alastair Denniston
British cryptographer and royal navy commander (1881-1961).
Born December 1st, 1881 in Greenock.
Died January 1st, 1961 at 79 years old in Lymington.
Edward Mandell House
American diplomat with important role in ww i peace negotiations (1858-1938).
Born July 26th, 1858 in Houston.
Died March 28th, 1938 at 79 years old in New York City.
Norman Burton
American actor (1923–2003).
Born December 5th, 1923 in New York City.
Died November 29th, 2003 at 79 years old in Ajijic (traffic collision).
Joan Aiken
English writer (1924–2004).
Born September 4th, 1924 in Rye.
Died January 4th, 2004 at 79 years old in The Hermitage.
Colin Gubbins
British army general (1896–1976).
Died February 11th, 1976 at 79 years old in Stornoway.
Mario Terán
Bolivian army soldier.
Born April 9th, 1942 in Cochabamba. [ref]
Died March 10th, 2022 at 79 years old in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. [ref]
Vince Gironda
American bodybuilder (1917-1997).
Born November 9th, 1917 in New York City.
Died October 18th, 1997 at 79 years old in Ventura County. [ref]
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