Deaths in the 1970s

Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria

1902–1971 (age 69)

Monastery of Saint Mina

Eid Abu Jarir

1910–1971 (age 61)

Husseiniya

Eid Abu Jarir was a notable figure in Egyptian religious and cultural life associated with the Husseiniya tradition.

Gamal Abdel Nasser

1918–1970 (age 52)

Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque

Aga Lahowska

1892–1970 (age 78)

Durban

Robert Sobukwe

1924–1978 (age 54)

Graaff-Reinet

Joseph Omer-Cooper

1893–1972 (age 79)

Makhanda

Philip Yorke, 9th Earl of Hardwicke

1906–1974 (age 68)

Maitland

Hector Pieterson

1963–1976 (age 13)

Avalon Cemetery

İlhan Egemen Darendelioğlu

1921–1979 (age 58)

Mersin Province

Suphi Artunkal

1907–1978 (age 71)

Istanbul

Turkish physician whose medical practice contributed to the advancement of healthcare in twentieth-century Turkey.

Beyhani

1933–1971 (age 38)

Istanbul

Fikret Adil

1901–1973 (age 72)

Istanbul

Turkish journalist whose reporting influenced public discourse during early twentieth-century Turkey.

Hasan Akkuş

1895–1972 (age 77)

Istanbul

Kamil Tolon

1912–1978 (age 66)

Bursa

Turkish businessperson whose entrepreneurial efforts contributed to Bursa's economic development.

Ali Kılıç

1888–1971 (age 83)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Cahit Önel

1927–1970 (age 43)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish athletics competitor who represented his nation in mid-twentieth-century sporting competitions.

Ferdi Statzer

1906–1974 (age 68)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Fuat Balkan

1887–1970 (age 83)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish politician whose public service contributed to the development of the Turkish Republic.

Mehmet Baydar

1924–1973 (age 49)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Sadberk Koç

1908–1973 (age 65)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish woman whose life reflected the social and family dynamics of twentieth-century Turkey.

Ahmet Dallı

1907–1971 (age 64)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Necdet Uran

1910–1973 (age 63)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish diplomat whose international service advanced Turkey's foreign policy during the Cold War era.

Hazım Türegün

1891–1977 (age 86)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Behçet Necatigil

1916–1979 (age 63)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Turkish writer and intellectual whose literary works significantly contributed to twentieth-century Turkish culture.

Abdi İpekçi

1929–1979 (age 50)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Feridun Nafiz Uzluk

1902–1974 (age 72)

Konya Province

Turkish writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century Turkish cultural discourse.

İsmet İnönü

1884–1973 (age 89)

Anıtkabir

Дорофей (Георгиадис)

1891–1974 (age 83)

Büyükada

Garif Murtazich Gumerov was a Russian from Miyakinsky District who lived from 1891 to 1974 and was buried at Ufa Muslim ...

Seniha Bedri Göknil

1901–1973 (age 72)

Büyükada

Yorgo Bacanos

1900–1977 (age 77)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Accomplished musician whose artistry enriched his community's cultural life.

Melahat Gürsel

1900–1975 (age 75)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Nazmi Ataç

1897–1972 (age 75)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Dedicated politician who served his nation with commitment to public welfare.

Hasan Ali Ediz

1904–1972 (age 68)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Celâl Sılay

1914–1974 (age 60)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Talented poet whose literary works contributed to Turkish cultural heritage.

Esat Mahmut Karakurt

1902–1977 (age 75)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Bahadır Demir

1942–1973 (age 31)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Diplomat who served his nation in international relations and foreign affairs.

Tahir Alangu

1915–1973 (age 58)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Naci Bengisu

1901–1978 (age 77)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Respected physician dedicated to healing and the care of his patients.

Necati Çiller

1898–1973 (age 75)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Orhan Kemal

1914–1970 (age 56)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Accomplished screenwriter whose works contributed to Turkish cinema.

Ayhan Işık

1929–1979 (age 50)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Cavit Orhan Tütengil

1921–1979 (age 58)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Prolific writer whose literary works enriched Turkish cultural and intellectual life.

Cengaver Katrancı

1964–1972 (age 8)

Ankara

Ahmet Danyal Topatan

1916–1975 (age 59)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Talented actor whose performances enriched Turkish theater and cinema.

Selim Ragıp Emeç

1899–1970 (age 71)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Muammer Karaca

1906–1978 (age 72)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Distinguished actor whose performances enriched Turkish theater and cinema.

Bedri Karafakıoğlu

1915–1978 (age 63)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Şevkiye May

1915–1973 (age 58)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Şevkiye May was a Turkish actress whose career spanned several decades in mid-20th century Turkish cinema and theater.

Celalettin Germiyanoğlu

1889–1970 (age 81)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Cevat Fehmi Başkut

1905–1971 (age 66)

Zincirlikuyu Cemetery

Cevat Fehmi Başkut was a Turkish writer whose literary works contributed to 20th century Turkish letters.