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Dead at age 87
1,896 Notable deaths
Pierre Janet
French psychologist (1859–1947).
Born May 30th, 1859 in Paris. [ref]
Died February 24th, 1947 at 87 years old in Paris (pulmonary edema). [ref]
Harrison Birtwistle
English composer (1934–2022).
Born July 15th, 1934 in Accrington.
Died April 18th, 2022 at 87 years old in Mere. [ref]
Peter Hilton
British mathematician (1923-2010).
Born April 7th, 1923 in London.
Died November 6th, 2010 at 87 years old in Binghamton. [ref]
R. S. Thomas
Welsh poet (1913–2000).
Born March 29th, 1913 in Cardiff.
Died September 25th, 2000 at 87 years old in Criccieth.
Elizabeth Ryan
American tennis player (1892–1979).
Born February 5th, 1892 in Anaheim.
Died July 6th, 1979 at 87 years old in Wimbledon. [ref]
Oliver E. Williamson
American economist (1932–2020).
Born September 27th, 1932 in Superior.
Died May 21st, 2020 at 87 years old in Berkeley (pneumonia). [ref]
Michael McClure
American writer (1932–2020).
Born October 20th, 1932 in Marysville.
Died May 4th, 2020 at 87 years old in Oakland (stroke). [ref]
Cynthia Harris
American actress (1934–2021).
Born August 9th, 1934 in New York City.
Died October 3rd, 2021 at 87 years old in New York City. [ref]
Elias M. Stein
American mathematician (1931-2018).
Born January 13th, 1931 in Antwerp.
Died December 23rd, 2018 at 87 years old in Somerville (mantle cell lymphoma). [ref]
Dimitrios Ioannidis
Greek soldier and dictator (1923-2010).
Born March 13th, 1923 in Athens.
Died August 16th, 2010 at 87 years old in Athens. [ref]
Deaths 411 to 420 of 1896
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