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Dead at age 98
290 Notable deaths
Wan Li
Former chairman of the standing committee of the national people's congress (1916-2015).
Born December 1st, 1916 in Dongping County. [ref]
Died July 15th, 2015 at 98 years old in Beijing. [ref]
Ehsan Yarshater
Iranian historian and linguist (1920–2018).
Born April 3rd, 1920 in Hamadan.
Died September 2nd, 2018 at 98 years old in Fresno (thrombosis). [ref]
Eugenio Scalfari
Italian writer, journalist and politician.
Born April 6th, 1924 in Civitavecchia.
Died July 14th, 2022 at 98 years old in Rome. [ref]
Heinrich Trettner
German general (1907-2006).
Born September 19th, 1907 in Minden.
Died September 18th, 2006 at 98 years old in Mönchengladbach. [ref]
John Dobson
American astronomer.
Born September 14th, 1915 in Beijing.
Died January 15th, 2014 at 98 years old in Burbank. [ref]
George Nigh
American politician (1927–2025).
Born June 9th, 1927 in McAlester.
Died July 30th, 2025 at 98 years old in Oklahoma City. [ref]
George Avakian
American record producer of armenian descent.
Born March 15th, 1919 in Armavir.
Died November 22nd, 2017 at 98 years old in New York City.
Oswald Morris
Cinematographer (1915-2014).
Born November 22nd, 1915 in Middlesex.
Died March 17th, 2014 at 98 years old in Dorset.
Ruth Clifford
American actress (1900-1998).
Born February 17th, 1900 in Pawtucket. [ref]
Died November 30th, 1998 at 98 years old in Woodland Hills. [ref]
Armen Alchian
American economist.
Born April 12th, 1914 in Fresno.
Died February 19th, 2013 at 98 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull