If you are 100 years and 144 days old today…
At your exact age, Leo H. Sternbach died. He was a research chemist who synthesized the vitamin biotin and invented tranquilizers Valium and Librium.
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Leo H. Sternbach wasn't the only notable who died at about this age:
You've outlived William Hudgins by three weeks. He was a founder and president of Carver Federal Savings Bank, the largest black-owned U.S. bank. He died on August 31, 2007, when you were 97 years old.Comment
Henry Beachell was about 2 months younger than you when he died on December 13, 2006. He was an a plant breeder who won the World Food Prize for developing stronger, more productive rice plants. You were 96 years old when he died.Comment
You've outlived Jeannette Eyerly by more than 2 months. She was a popular author of young adult literature who was among the first to write on controversial themes. She died on August 18, 2008, when you were 98 years old.Comment
Bob Hope was about 3 months younger than you when he died of pneumonia on July 27, 2003. He was an actor and comedian famous for his "Road to ..." films and USO tours. You were 93 years old when he died.Comment
