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Dead at age 99
209 Notable deaths
Bernard Lown
American cardiologist, developer of the dc defibrillator and the cardioverter (1921-2021).
Born June 7th, 1921 in Utena. [ref]
Died February 16th, 2021 at 99 years old in Chestnut Hill. [ref]
Luis A. Ferré
Puerto rican politician (1904-2003).
Born February 17th, 1904 in Ponce.
Died October 21st, 2003 at 99 years old in San Juan (respiratory failure).
John B. Cobb
American theologian.
Born February 9th, 1925 in Kobe.
Died December 26th, 2024 at 99 years old [ref]
Paik Sun-yup
South korean military officer (1920–2020).
Born November 23rd, 1920 in Kangso.
Died July 10th, 2020 at 99 years old in Seoul.
Maurice Allais
French economist (1911–2010).
Born May 31st, 1911 in Paris. [ref]
Died October 9th, 2010 at 99 years old in Saint-Cloud. [ref]
Al Quie
American politician (1923-2023).
Born September 18th, 1923 in Dennison.
Died August 18th, 2023 at 99 years old in Wayzata.
Lester James Peries
Sri lankan film director.
Born April 5th, 1919 in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
Died April 29th, 2018 at 99 years old in Colombo.
Gazi Yaşargil
Turkish and swiss neurosurgeon (1925–2025).
Died June 10th, 2025 at 99 years old in Stäfa. [ref]
Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria
Parmese and spanish royal (1917–2017).
Born November 13th, 1917 in Vienna.
Died March 28th, 2017 at 99 years old in Madrid. [ref]
Elisabeth Welch
Singer, actress (1904-2003).
Born February 27th, 1904 in Englewood.
Died July 15th, 2003 at 99 years old in London.
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Death: something like birth, a natural mystery, elements that split and recombine. Not an embarrassing thing. Not an offense to reason, or our nature. Marcus Aurelius