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Dead at age 88

1,395 Notable deaths

Michael Beaumont, 22nd Lord of Sark

22nd seigneur of sark (1927–2016).

Born December 20th, 1927 in Egypt.

Died July 3rd, 2016 at 88 years old in Sark. [ref]

Paul Morand

French writer.

Born March 13th, 1888 in 8th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Died July 23rd, 1976 at 88 years old in Paris. [ref]

Lynn Chadwick

English artist and sculptor (1914–2003).

Born November 24th, 1914 in London.

Died April 25th, 2003 at 88 years old in Lypiatt Park.

Vere Bird

Prime minister of antigua and barbuda (1910-1999).

Born December 7th, 1910 in St. John's. [ref]

Died June 28th, 1999 at 88 years old in St. John's. [ref]

Joan Hinton

American physicist (1921–2010).

Born October 20th, 1921 in Chicago. [ref]

Died June 8th, 2010 at 88 years old in Beijing (aneurysm). [ref]

George Bass

American underwater archeologist (1932–2021).

Born December 9th, 1932 in Columbia.

Died March 2nd, 2021 at 88 years old

Edward C. Stone

American space scientist (1936–2024).

Born January 23rd, 1936 in Knoxville. [ref]

Died June 9th, 2024 at 88 years old in Pasadena. [ref]

J. I. M. Stewart

British author, critic and academic (1906-1994).

Born September 30th, 1906 in Edinburgh.

Died November 12th, 1994 at 88 years old in Surrey.

Zainab al Ghazali

Egyptian activist (1917-2005).

Born January 2nd, 1917.

Died August 3rd, 2005 at 88 years old in Cairo.

Vincent McEveety

American film director, television director and producer.

Born August 10th, 1929 in Los Angeles.

Died May 19th, 2018 at 88 years old in Los Angeles.

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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams