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Dead at age 89
1,251 Notable deaths
Joseph Sargent
American film director (1925-2014).
Born July 22nd, 1925 in Jersey City. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 2014 at 89 years old in Malibu (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Hermeto Pascoal
Brazilian composer, musician and record producer (1936–2025).
Born June 22nd, 1936 in Lagoa da Canoa.
Died September 13th, 2025 at 89 years old in Samaritano Barra Hospital (pulmonary fibrosis). [ref]
Susanne Langer
American philosopher.
Born December 20th, 1895 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died July 17th, 1985 at 89 years old in Old Lyme. [ref]
George David Weiss
American songwriter and arranger; president of the songwriters guild of america (1921-2010).
Born April 9th, 1921 in New York City.
Died August 23rd, 2010 at 89 years old in New Jersey (disease). [ref]
Albert W. Tucker
Canadian mathematician.
Born November 28th, 1905 in Oshawa.
Died January 25th, 1995 at 89 years old in Hightstown.
Alberta Hunter
American blues singer, songwriter, and nurse (1895-1984).
Born April 1st, 1895 in Memphis. [ref]
Died October 17th, 1984 at 89 years old in New York City. [ref]
Oliver Lodge
British physicist.
Born June 12th, 1851 in Stoke-on-Trent. [ref]
Died August 22nd, 1940 at 89 years old in Wilsford. [ref]
Ernesto Geisel
Brazilian military leader and politician (1907-1996).
Born August 3rd, 1907 in Bento Gonçalves.
Died September 12th, 1996 at 89 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer). [ref]
Noel Streatfeild
British children's author 1895-1986.
Born December 24th, 1896 in Sussex, Frant. [ref]
Died September 11th, 1986 at 89 years old in Greater London. [ref]
David Ausubel
American psychologist (1918–2008).
Born October 25th, 1918 in New York City.
Died July 9th, 2008 at 89 years old in New York City.
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