If you are 79 years and 92 days old today…
At your exact age, Johnny Carson died of emphysema. He was a comedian and former host of "The Tonight Show" on NBC (1962-92).
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Johnny Carson wasn't the only notable who died at about this age:
You've outlived Colin Murdoch by almost a week. He was a pharmacist who invented the disposable syringe, animal tranquilizer dart, and medicine safety cap. He died of cancer on May 4, 2008, when you were 76 years old.Comment
George Balanchine was almost two weeks younger than you when he died on April 3, 1983. He was a choreographer and co-founder of the New York City Ballet (1948-1983). You were 51 years old when he died.Comment
You've outlived Donald Graves by almost two weeks. He was a leading Cold War-era U.S. State Department analyst who predicted the collapse of the Soviet Union. He died of cancer of the salivary gland on July 2, 2008, when you were 77 years old.Comment
Ted Lewis was two weeks younger than you when he died on August 25, 1971. He was a 1920s musician and composer who was also a singer and bandleader. You were 40 years old when he died.Comment
