Famous people who died in 1979
A list of 2 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1979.
Roughly 45 years have passed since these people died.
This list is ordered by the person's date of death.
Musician Deceased
Died on Feb 2, 1979, at the age of 21.
Drug overdose.
Actor Deceased
Died on Jun 11, 1979, at the age of 72.
Stomach cancer.
Perspective
A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1979 was:
- These celebrities died before TV shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "Dynasty", "Hill Street Blues", and "The Greatest American Hero" started airing on television.
- These people did not get to see movies such as "Airplane!", "Dressed to Kill", "Smokey and the Bandit II", "The Exterminator", "Hopscotch", or "Private Benjamin".
- Celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Masterson, Nick Carter, and Wilmer Valderrama were not even born yet.
- In 1979, celebrities such as Alfred Hitchcock, Dorothy Stratten, Steve McQueen, and John Lennon were still alive.
- Television shows such as "Soul Train", "The Rockford Files", "Barnaby Jones", and "Hawaii Five-O" were still running.
Celebrity deaths in 1979
Statistics about the 2 celebrity deaths above.
- 100% of the deaths in 1979 were male.
- 50% of them passed away due to cancer.
- 50% of the deaths above were due to drug overdoses.
