Dead at age 79
1,770 Notable deaths
Brian Garfield
American writer (1939–2018).
Born January 26th, 1939 in New York City. [ref]
Died December 29th, 2018 at 79 years old in Pasadena.
Christian B. Anfinsen
American biochemist (1916–1995).
Born March 26th, 1916 in Monessen.
Died May 14th, 1995 at 79 years old in Randallstown (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Francisco Toledo
Mexican artist (1940-2019).
Born July 17th, 1940 in Mexico City.
Died September 5th, 2019 at 79 years old in Oaxaca de Juárez. [ref]
Zacharie Noah
Cameroonian footballer (1937-2017).
Born February 2nd, 1937 in Yaoundé.
Died January 8th, 2017 at 79 years old in Yaoundé. [ref]
Friedrich Hollaender
London-born german film composer and author (1896-1976).
Born October 18th, 1896 in London.
Died January 18th, 1976 at 79 years old in Munich.
Walter F. George
American politician (1878-1957).
Born January 29th, 1878 in Preston.
Died August 4th, 1957 at 79 years old in Vienna.
Lewis Binford
American archaeologist (1931-2011).
Born November 21st, 1931 in Norfolk.
Died April 11th, 2011 at 79 years old in Kirksville. [ref]
Donald T. Campbell
American social scientist (1916–1996).
Born November 20th, 1916 in Grass Lake. [ref]
Died May 6th, 1996 at 79 years old in Bethlehem. [ref]
Louie B. Nunn
Kentucky governor (1924-2004).
Born March 8th, 1924 in Barren County.
Died January 29th, 2004 at 79 years old in Versailles (myocardial infarction).
Shirley Verrett
American opera singer, educator and writer.
Born May 31st, 1931 in New Orleans. [ref]
Died November 5th, 2010 at 79 years old in Ann Arbor (disease). [ref]
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