May 8th
188 Notable deaths
Sprent Dabwido
President of nauru (1972-2019).
Born September 16th, 1972 in Yaren District.
Died May 8th, 2019 at 46 years old in Armidale (nasopharynx carcinoma). [ref]
Farrokhroo Parsa
Iranian politician (1922-1980).
Born March 22nd, 1922 in Qom.
Died May 8th, 1980 at 58 years old in Tehran (ballistic trauma).
Chris Cannon
American politician (1950–2024).
Born October 20th, 1950 in Salt Lake City.
Died May 8th, 2024 at 73 years old in Provo. [ref]
Zeki Alasya
Turkish actor and director (1943-2015).
Born April 18th, 1943 in Şehzadebaşı.
Died May 8th, 2015 at 72 years old in Istanbul (liver disease).
Jean Langlais
French composer of modern classical music, organist, and improviser.
Born February 15th, 1907 in La Fontenelle. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1991 at 84 years old in Paris. [ref]
Erich Pommer
German film producer (1889-1966).
Born July 20th, 1889 in Hildesheim.
Died May 8th, 1966 at 76 years old in Los Angeles.
Allan H. Meltzer
American economist.
Born February 6th, 1928 in Boston.
Died May 8th, 2017 at 89 years old in Pittsburgh. [ref]
Tomás Ó Fiaich
Catholic cardinal (1923–1990).
Born November 3rd, 1923 in Cullyhanna. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1990 at 66 years old in Toulouse (myocardial infarction). [ref]
François Sterchele
Belgian footballer (1982-2008).
Born March 14th, 1982 in Liège.
Died May 8th, 2008 at 26 years old in Beveren (traffic collision). [ref]
J. H. C. Whitehead
British mathematician (1904-1960).
Born November 11th, 1904 in Chennai.
Died May 8th, 1960 at 55 years old in Princeton.
Deaths 81 to 90 of 188
Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus