Dead at age 88

1,393 Notable deaths

Dick Thornburgh

American politician (1932-2020).

Born July 16th, 1932 in Pittsburgh.

Died December 31st, 2020 at 88 years old in Verona. [ref]

Robert H. Schuller

American television evangelist (1926–2015).

Born September 16th, 1926 in Alton.

Died April 2nd, 2015 at 88 years old in Artesia (cancer).

Emil Nolde

German artist (1867-1956).

Born August 7th, 1867 in Nolde. [ref]

Died April 13th, 1956 at 88 years old in Seebüll. [ref]

Jilly Cooper

British writer (1937–2025).

Born February 21st, 1937 in Hornchurch.

Died October 5th, 2025 at 88 years old in Bisley (falling). [ref]

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]

Judith Malina

German-born american theater and film actress, writer and director.

Born June 4th, 1926 in Kiel. [ref]

Died April 10th, 2015 at 88 years old in Englewood (lung disease). [ref]

Chin Peng

Malaysian communist, obe (1924-2013).

Born October 22nd, 1924 in Perak.

Died September 16th, 2013 at 88 years old in Bangkok.

Herta Ware

American actress.

Born June 9th, 1917 in Wilmington.

Died August 15th, 2005 at 88 years old in Los Angeles (Parkinson's disease).

Edith Windsor

American lgbt rights activist and a technology manager at ibm.

Born June 20th, 1929 in Philadelphia.

Died September 12th, 2017 at 88 years old in Manhattan. [ref]

Gunnar Myrdal

Swedish economist (1898–1987).

Born December 6th, 1898 in Skattunge Parish.

Died May 17th, 1987 at 88 years old in Danderyd.

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Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus