Dead at age 88
1,487 Notable deaths
Jerry Herman
American composer and lyricist (1931-2019).
Born July 10th, 1931 in New York City.
Died December 26th, 2019 at 88 years old in Miami (lung disease). [ref]
Dick Thornburgh
American politician (1932-2020).
Born July 16th, 1932 in Pittsburgh.
Died December 31st, 2020 at 88 years old in Verona. [ref]
Otto Klemperer
German conductor and composer.
Born May 14th, 1885 in Wrocław. [ref]
Died July 6th, 1973 at 88 years old in Zürich. [ref]
Ruth Warrick
American actress and singer (1916-2005).
Born June 29th, 1916 in St. Joseph.
Died January 15th, 2005 at 88 years old in Manhattan (pneumonia).
Gichin Funakoshi
Japanese karateka (1868–1957).
Born November 10th, 1868 in Shuri.
Died April 26th, 1957 at 88 years old in Tokyo.
Gunnar Myrdal
Swedish economist (1898–1987).
Born December 6th, 1898 in Skattunge Parish.
Died May 17th, 1987 at 88 years old in Danderyd.
Emil Nolde
German artist (1867-1956).
Born August 7th, 1867 in Nolde. [ref]
Died April 13th, 1956 at 88 years old in Seebüll. [ref]
Tatiana Okunevskaya
Soviet and russian actress (1914–2002).
Born March 3rd, 1914 in Zavidovo.
Died May 15th, 2002 at 88 years old in Moscow.
Carl Andre
American artist (1935-2024).
Born September 16th, 1935 in Quincy.
Died January 24th, 2024 at 88 years old in New York City. [ref]
Edith Evans
British actress (1888–1976).
Born February 8th, 1888 in London.
Died October 14th, 1976 at 88 years old in Cranbrook.
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My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for’. Tupac Shakur