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Famous people who died in 1960

A list of 1 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1960.

Roughly 64 years have passed since these people died.

This list is ordered by the person's date of death.

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Actor Deceased
Died on Nov 16, 1960, at the age of 59.
Heart attack.

Perspective

A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1960 was:

  • These celebrities died before TV shows such as "Hazel", "Steptoe and Son", "The Farmer's Daughter", and "My Favorite Martian" started airing on television.
  • These people did not get to see movies such as "The Pleasure of His Company", "The Parent Trap", "Fanny", "The Guns of Navarone", "Come September", or "The Hustler".
  • Celebrities such as Susan Boyle, Eddie Murphy, George Clooney, and Tim Roth were not even born yet.
  • In 1960, celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway, Ernie Kovacs, Marilyn Monroe, and Robert Frost were still alive.
  • Television shows such as "Casey Jones", "You Bet Your Life", "Tonight Starring Jack Paar", and "Maverick" were still running.

Celebrity deaths in 1960

Statistics about the 1 celebrity deaths above.

  • 100% of the deaths in 1960 were male.
  • 100% of them died from a heart attack.