Dead at age 96
493 Notable deaths
Patricia Routledge
British actress (1929–2025).
Born February 17th, 1929 in Tranmere.
Died October 3rd, 2025 at 96 years old in Chichester. [ref]
Jiang Zemin
Paramount leader of china from 1989 to 2002.
Born August 17th, 1926 in Yangzhou.
Died November 30th, 2022 at 96 years old in Shanghai (leukemia, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome). [ref]
Harry Morgan
American actor and director (1915–2011).
Born April 10th, 1915 in Detroit. [ref]
Died December 7th, 2011 at 96 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia). [ref]
Vyacheslav Molotov
Soviet politician and minister of foreign affairs (1890–1986).
Born March 9th, 1890 in Sovetsk. [ref]
Died November 8th, 1986 at 96 years old in Moscow (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
P. L. Travers
Australian-british novelist, actress and journalist (1899-1996).
Born August 9th, 1899 in Maryborough.
Died April 23rd, 1996 at 96 years old in London (epilepsy).
Frank Gehry
Canadian and american architect (1929–2025).
Born February 28th, 1929 in Toronto. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2025 at 96 years old in Santa Monica. [ref]
Georgia Holt
American singer-songwriter, actress, and model; mother of singer/actress cher.
Born June 9th, 1926 in Kensett. [ref]
Died December 11th, 2022 at 96 years old in Malibu. [ref]
Michael I of Romania
Last king of romania (r. 1927–1930, 1940–1947).
Born October 25th, 1921 in Foișor Castle. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2017 at 96 years old in Aubonne (leukemia). [ref]
Alice Lee Roosevelt
American writer and socialite (1884–1980).
Born February 12th, 1884 in Manhattan.
Died February 20th, 1980 at 96 years old in Washington, D.C..
John Gielgud
English actor and theatre director (1904-2000).
Born April 14th, 1904 in South Kensington. [ref]
Died May 21st, 2000 at 96 years old in Wotton House. [ref]
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Whatever you want to do, do it now. There are only so many tomorrows. Michael Landon