Dead at age 91
1,068 Notable deaths
Hank Jones
American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer (1918-2010).
Born July 31st, 1918 in Vicksburg.
Died May 16th, 2010 at 91 years old in New York City. [ref]
James Van Allen
American astrophysicist (1914-2006).
Born September 7th, 1914 in Mount Pleasant.
Died August 9th, 2006 at 91 years old in Iowa City (heart failure). [ref]
Joni James
American singer (1930–2022).
Born September 22nd, 1930 in Chicago.
Died February 20th, 2022 at 91 years old in West Palm Beach. [ref]
Joe Engle
American astronaut (1932-2024).
Born August 26th, 1932 in Chapman.
Died July 10th, 2024 at 91 years old in Houston. [ref]
Luise Danz
Nazi concentration camp guard.
Born December 11th, 1917 in Walldorf.
Died June 21st, 2009 at 91 years old
Fayard Nicholas
Choreographer, dancer, actor (1914–2006).
Born October 20th, 1914 in Mobile.
Died January 24th, 2006 at 91 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia). [ref]
Jacques Tits
French mathematician of belgian origin.
Born August 12th, 1930 in Uccle. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2021 at 91 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Harry Oppenheimer
South african businessman (1908–2000).
Born October 28th, 1908 in Kimberley. [ref]
Died August 19th, 2000 at 91 years old in Johannesburg (cancer).
Harold Brown
U.s. secretary of defense (1927-2019).
Born September 19th, 1927 in New York City.
Died January 4th, 2019 at 91 years old in Rancho Santa Fe (cancer). [ref]
Roberto Matta
Chilean painter (1911-2002).
Born November 11th, 1911 in Santiago. [ref]
Died November 23rd, 2002 at 91 years old in Civitavecchia. [ref]
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams