Famous people who died in 1976
A list of 5 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1976.
Roughly 48 years have passed since these people died.
This list is ordered by the person's date of death.
Actor Deceased
Died on Feb 12, 1976, at the age of 37.
Stabbed to death outside of his Hollywood apartment during an attempted robbery.
Child actress Deceased
Died on Aug 28, 1976, at the age of 18.
Severe drug overdose.
Chinese leader Deceased
Died on Sep 9, 1976, at the age of 82.
Heart attack.
Actress Deceased
Died on Nov 28, 1976, at the age of 69.
Breast cancer.
American guitarist Deceased
Died on Dec 4, 1976, at the age of 25.
Overdose of heroin.
Perspective
A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1976 was:
- These celebrities died before TV shows such as "Eight Is Enough", "Three's Company", "Soap", and "Chips" started airing on television.
- These people did not get to see movies such as "Star Wars", "The Deep", "Looking For Mr Goodbar", or "Oh, God!".
- Celebrities such as Dustin Diamond, Devin Ratray, Orlando Bloom, and Jerry Trainor were not even born yet.
- In 1976, celebrities such as Freddie Prinze, Elvis Presley, Marc Bolan, and Charlie Chaplin were still alive.
- Television shows such as "Medical Center", "The Rookies", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", and "Sanford and Son" were still running.
Celebrity deaths in 1976
Statistics about the 5 celebrity deaths above.
- 60% were male. 40% were female.
- 20% of the people in this list were either murdered or assassinated.
- 20% of them passed away due to cancer.
- 20% of them died from a heart attack.
- 40% of the deaths above were due to drug overdoses.
