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Dead at age 79
1,772 Notable deaths
Donald Peterman
American cinematographer (1932-2011).
Born January 3rd, 1932 in Los Angeles.
Died February 5th, 2011 at 79 years old in Palos Verdes Estates (disease). [ref]
Richard Laurence Millington Synge
British biochemist (1914–1994).
Born October 28th, 1914 in Liverpool.
Died August 18th, 1994 at 79 years old in Norwich.
Antony Tudor
British dancer and choreographer (1908–1987).
Born April 4th, 1908 in London.
Died April 19th, 1987 at 79 years old in New York City. [ref]
Stevo Žigon
Slovene-serbian actor and director (1926–2005).
Born December 8th, 1926 in Ljubljana.
Died December 28th, 2005 at 79 years old in Belgrade (myocardial infarction).
Laurits Andersen Ring
Danish artist (1854-1933).
Born August 15th, 1854 in Ring. [ref]
Died September 10th, 1933 at 79 years old in Sankt Jørgensbjerg Parish. [ref]
João Cabral de Melo Neto
Brazilian writer (1920-1999).
Born January 9th, 1920 in Recife.
Died October 9th, 1999 at 79 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Peter Henry Emerson
British writer and photographer.
Born May 13th, 1856 in Sagua La Grande. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1936 at 79 years old in Falmouth. [ref]
Lanza del Vasto
Philosopher, poet, artist, activist (1901–1981).
Born September 29th, 1901 in San Vito dei Normanni.
Died January 5th, 1981 at 79 years old in Murcia.
Samuel H. Shapiro
American politician (1907-1987).
Born April 25th, 1907 in Estonia Governorate.
Died March 16th, 1987 at 79 years old in Kankakee (myocardial infarction).
Pancho Vladigerov
Bulgarian musician (1899-1978).
Born March 13th, 1899 in Zurich.
Died September 8th, 1978 at 79 years old in Sofia.
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