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Dead at age 87

1,566 Notable deaths

Hubert Dreyfus

American philosopher (1929–2017).

Born October 15th, 1929 in Terre Haute.

Died April 22nd, 2017 at 87 years old in Berkeley (cancer). [ref]

Robert Edwards

English physiologist and pioneer in reproductive medicine and in-vitro fertilisation.

Born September 27th, 1925 in Batley. [ref]

Died April 10th, 2013 at 87 years old in Cambridge (disease). [ref]

Bobby Unser

American racecar driver (1934-2021).

Born February 20th, 1934 in Colorado Springs.

Died May 2nd, 2021 at 87 years old in Albuquerque. [ref]

Frank Carlucci

American politician (1930–2018).

Born October 18th, 1930 in Scranton. [ref]

Died June 3rd, 2018 at 87 years old in McLean (Parkinson's disease). [ref]

William P. Rogers

American politician (1913-2001).

Born June 23rd, 1913 in Norfolk.

Died January 2nd, 2001 at 87 years old in Bethesda.

Marcos Evangelista Pérez Jiménez

President of venezuela.

Born April 25th, 1914 in Táchira.

Died September 20th, 2001 at 87 years old in Alcobendas.

Joe Foss

United states marine corps medal of honor recipient (1915-2003).

Born April 17th, 1915 in Sioux Falls.

Died January 1st, 2003 at 87 years old in Scottsdale (stroke). [ref]

Sally Blane

American actress (1910-1997).

Born July 11th, 1910 in Salt Lake City. [ref]

Died August 27th, 1997 at 87 years old in Palm Springs (cancer). [ref]

Bill Fitch

American basketball coach.

Born May 19th, 1934 in Davenport. [ref]

Died February 2nd, 2022 at 87 years old in Conroe. [ref]

Herschell Gordon Lewis

American filmmaker.

Born June 15th, 1929 in Pittsburgh. [ref]

Died September 26th, 2016 at 87 years old in Pompano Estates. [ref]

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