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Dead at age 97

442 Notable deaths

Pinetop Perkins

American blues pianist (1913–2011).

Born July 7th, 1913 in Humphreys County, Belzoni. [ref]

Died March 21st, 2011 at 97 years old in Austin (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Huston Smith

Religious studies scholar (1919-2016).

Born May 31st, 1919 in Suzhou.

Died December 30th, 2016 at 97 years old in Berkeley.

Lee Shau-kee

Hong kong business magnate (1928–2025).

Born February 20th, 1928 in Shunde District.

Died March 17th, 2025 at 97 years old in Central and Western District. [ref]

Tom Troupe

American actor and writer.

Born July 15th, 1928 in North Kansas City.

Died July 20th, 2025 at 97 years old in Beverly Hills. [ref]

Lilian Jackson Braun

American mystery writer (1913-2011).

Born June 20th, 1913 in Chicopee.

Died June 4th, 2011 at 97 years old in Landrum (lung disease). [ref]

Miiko Taka

American actress (1925–2023).

Born July 24th, 1925 in Seattle.

Died January 4th, 2023 at 97 years old in Las Vegas. [ref]

Jacques Hadamard

French mathematician (1865–1963).

Born December 8th, 1865 in Versailles. [ref]

Died October 17th, 1963 at 97 years old in Paris.

S. Nijalingappa

Indian politician (1902-2000).

Born December 10th, 1902 in Ballari district.

Died August 8th, 2000 at 97 years old in Chitradurga.

Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland

Welsh model who became a member of the swedish royal family (1915-2013).

Born August 30th, 1915 in Swansea.

Died March 10th, 2013 at 97 years old in Djurgården. [ref]

Antony Hewish

English physicist and radio astronomer (1924–2021).

Born May 11th, 1924 in Fowey.

Died September 13th, 2021 at 97 years old [ref]

Deaths 81 to 90 of 442

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