Famous people who died at the age of 79.

Statistics about the 79-year-olds above.

Statistics about the 6 celebrity deaths above:

• Men make up the majority of celebrity deaths in this age group. 83% were male, whereas only 17% were female.
• These deaths make up 1% of our database (6/600).
• Out of the 6 people on this list, 17% passed away due to cancer.
• 17% suffered from pneumonia.
• 17% of them died from a heart attack.