Death year 1979 celebrities
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Tommy Leonetti (10 September 1929 – 15 September 1979) was an American pop singer-songwriter and actor of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. In Australia his most famous song was “My City of Sydney” (written by Leonetti & Bobby Troup) and was used by the
John Barry (1935 – 1 June 1979) was a British film production designer, known for his work on Star Wars, for which he received the Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
Hilo Hattie (October 28, 1901 – December 12, 1979) was born Clarissa “Clara” Haili in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a Hawaiian singer, hula dancer, actress and comedienne of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
Wayne Dewey Brenkert (March 5, 1898 – August 1, 1979) was a professional American football player-coach for the Akron Pros. Prior to his professional career, he attended Washington & Jefferson College.
Macie Marie MarksBirth: Mar. 21, 1924Death: Jan. 16, 1979Macie Marie (known to friends and family as “Sunny”) was the daughter of J.D. and Macie Bell (Lemley) Ainsworth. She was born and attended school in Matagorda County. Her father died in 1934
Toivo Mäkelä (26 September 1909 – 20 April 1979) was a Finnish film actor, appearing in 54 films between 1951 and 1979. He won a Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1978 and was awarded a Pro Finlandia medal in 1960.
Juliette Nadia Boulanger (16 September 1887 – 22 October 1979) was a French composer, conductor, and teacher. Among her students were many of the leading composers and musicians of the 20th century as well as celebrated living composers and musici
Dick Crockett (February 27, 1915 – January 25, 1979), born Richard DeHart Crockett, was an American television and film actor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator, producer, and director.
Philippe-Pierre Cousteau, Sr. (December 30, 1940 – June 28, 1979) was a documentary filmmaker specializing in environmental issues, with a background in oceanography. He was the second son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Simone Cousteau.