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Dead at age 88
1,306 Notable deaths
Rex Stout
American writer (1886-1975).
Born December 1st, 1886 in Noblesville. [ref]
Died October 27th, 1975 at 88 years old in Danbury. [ref]
Richard F. Gordon
American astronaut.
Born October 5th, 1929 in Seattle.
Died November 6th, 2017 at 88 years old in San Marcos. [ref]
Howard Fast
American novelist (1914-2003).
Born November 11th, 1914 in New York City. [ref]
Died March 12th, 2003 at 88 years old in Old Greenwich. [ref]
Danny Hodge
American boxer, professional and amateur wrestler.
Died December 25th, 2020 at 88 years old in Perry. [ref]
Douglas Corrigan
American aviator.
Born January 22nd, 1907 in Galveston. [ref]
Died December 9th, 1995 at 88 years old in Santa Ana. [ref]
Ben Bova
American writer.
Born November 8th, 1932 in Philadelphia.
Died November 29th, 2020 at 88 years old in Naples (COVID-19). [ref]
Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria
117th pope of the coptic orthodox church.
Born August 3rd, 1923 in Manfalut.
Died March 17th, 2012 at 88 years old in Alexandria (kidney failure). [ref]
Hermann Balck
German general.
Born December 7th, 1893 in Gdańsk.
Died November 29th, 1982 at 88 years old in Eberbach.
Kirk Alyn
American actor (1910-1999).
Born October 8th, 1910 in Oxford Township. [ref]
Died March 14th, 1999 at 88 years old in The Woodlands. [ref]
Herman Talmadge
American politician (1913–2002).
Born August 9th, 1913 in McRae.
Died March 21st, 2002 at 88 years old in Hampton.
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