Dead at age 96
493 Notable deaths
Henry L. Giclas
American astronomer (1910–2007).
Born December 9th, 1910 in Flagstaff.
Died April 2nd, 2007 at 96 years old in Flagstaff.
Jørgen Stubberud
Norwegian polar explorer (1883-1980).
Born April 17th, 1883 in Oppegård. [ref]
Died February 12th, 1980 at 96 years old in Oslo. [ref]
Michel Bonnevie
Basketball player (1921–2018).
Born November 19th, 1921 in Chaville.
Died September 6th, 2018 at 96 years old in Ivry-sur-Seine.
Jack Günthard
Swiss gymnast (1920-2016).
Born January 8th, 1920 in Hirzel. [ref]
Died August 7th, 2016 at 96 years old in Biel/Bienne. [ref]
Gilles Lapouge
French journalist (1923–2020).
Born November 7th, 1923 in Digne-les-Bains. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2020 at 96 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine. [ref]
Mildred Adams Fenton
American paleontologist (1899-1995).
Born November 14th, 1899.
Died December 7th, 1995 at 96 years old
Helen Dodson Prince
American astronomer.
Born December 31st, 1905 in Baltimore.
Died February 4th, 2002 at 96 years old in Arlington County.
Erik Börjesson
Swedish association football player and manager (1886-1983).
Born December 1st, 1886 in Partille Municipality.
Died July 17th, 1983 at 96 years old in Partille.
Albert Bourlon
Road bicycle racer (1916–2013).
Born November 23rd, 1916 in Sancergues.
Died October 16th, 2013 at 96 years old in Bourges.
Philippe Bär
Catholic bishop.
Born July 29th, 1928 in Manado.
Died March 8th, 2025 at 96 years old in Teteringen. [ref]
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner