Dead at age 99
261 Notable deaths
Helene Ahrweiler
Greek/french byzantinist (1926-2026).
Born August 29th, 1926 in Athens.
Died February 16th, 2026 at 99 years old in Athens. [ref]
Ingemar Hedberg
Canoe racer (1920–2019).
Born March 8th, 1920 in Örebro. [ref]
Died May 19th, 2019 at 99 years old in Stockholm. [ref]
Gennaro Verolino
Italian archbishop (1906–2005).
Born November 3rd, 1906 in Naples.
Died November 17th, 2005 at 99 years old in Rome.
Shunkichi Hamada
Japanese field hockey player.
Born October 19th, 1910 in Minami-Awaji.
Died December 7th, 2009 at 99 years old in Shibuya. [ref]
Maria Vierdag
Dutch swimmer (1905-2005).
Born September 22nd, 1905 in Amersfoort.
Died July 17th, 2005 at 99 years old in Amsterdam.
Sarah Carneson
South african labour organizer and anti-apartheid activist (1916-2015).
Born June 17th, 1916 in Johannesburg. [ref]
Died October 30th, 2015 at 99 years old in Western Cape, Cape Town. [ref]
Maria Bianca Cita
Italian geologist and paleontologist (1924–2024).
Born September 12th, 1924 in Milan. [ref]
Died August 12th, 2024 at 99 years old in Milan. [ref]
Luis de Souza Ferreira
Peruvian footballer (1908-2008).
Born October 6th, 1908 in Lima. [ref]
Died September 29th, 2008 at 99 years old in Peru. [ref]
David Granger
Bobsledder.
Born January 26th, 1903 in New York City.
Died September 27th, 2002 at 99 years old in New York City.
soeur Emmanuelle
Belgian and french religious sister.
Born November 16th, 1908 in Schaerbeek. [ref]
Died October 20th, 2008 at 99 years old in Callian. [ref]
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The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Mark Twain