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Dead at age 80

2,273 Notable deaths

Robert S.P. Beekes

Dutch linguist (1937–2017).

Born September 2nd, 1937 in Haarlem.

Died September 21st, 2017 at 80 years old in Oegstgeest. [ref]

Ernest Burgess

American sociologist (1886–1966).

Born May 16th, 1886 in Tilbury.

Died December 27th, 1966 at 80 years old in Chicago.

Stanley Fung

Hong kong and taiwanese actor, screenwriter, and film director (1944–2025).

Born November 8th, 1944 in Shunde County.

Died October 31st, 2025 at 80 years old in Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. [ref]

Konstantin Hierl

German politician (1875-1955).

Born February 24th, 1875 in Parsberg.

Died September 23rd, 1955 at 80 years old in Heidelberg.

James B. McCreary

Governor of kentucky (1838–1918).

Born July 8th, 1838 in Richmond.

Died October 18th, 1918 at 80 years old in Richmond.

Isidro Lángara

Spanish footballer (1912-1992).

Born May 25th, 1912 in Pasaia.

Died August 21st, 1992 at 80 years old in Andoain.

Don DaGradi

American screenwriter (1911-1991).

Born March 1st, 1911 in New York City.

Died August 4th, 1991 at 80 years old in Friday Harbor.

Iêda Maria Vargas

Brazilian model (1944–2025).

Born December 31st, 1944 in Porto Alegre.

Died December 22nd, 2025 at 80 years old in Gramado. [ref]

Vida Goldstein

Australian feminist politician (1869–1949).

Born April 13th, 1869 in Portland.

Died August 15th, 1949 at 80 years old in South Yarra (cancer).

Larry Laudan

American philosopher (1941–2022).

Born October 16th, 1941 in Austin.

Died August 23rd, 2022 at 80 years old [ref]

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