James Prior, Baron Prior

British politician (1927-2016).

Born October 11th, 1927 in Norwich. ^[ref]

Died December 12th, 2016 at 89 years old ^[ref]

Bjørge Lillelien

Norwegian sports journalist (1927-1987).

Born March 29th, 1927 in Røyken.

Died October 26th, 1987 at 60 years old in Oslo (cancer).

Johan Ferner

Norwegian businessman and yachter.

Born July 22nd, 1927 in Oslo.

Died January 24th, 2015 at 87 years old in Oslo. ^[ref]

Thomas J. J. Altizer

American professor and theologian (1927–2018).

Born September 28th, 1927 in Cambridge.

Died November 28th, 2018 at 91 years old in Stroudsburg (cerebrovascular disease).

Pierre Alechinsky

Belgian and french painter and engraver (born 1927).

Born October 19th, 1927 (age 98 years) in City of Brussels. ^[ref]

Hushang Ansary

Iranian-american politician and businessman (1927–2026).

Born July 16th, 1927 in Ahvaz. ^[ref]

Died January 3rd, 2026 at 98 years old in Houston. ^[ref]

Marcelo Fernan

Chief justice of the philippines from 1988 to 1991.

Born October 24th, 1927 in Cebu City.

Died July 11th, 1999 at 71 years old in Manila.

Bill Rowling

Prime minister of new zealand, politician, teacher (1927-1995).

Born November 15th, 1927 in Motueka.

Died October 31st, 1995 at 67 years old in Nelson (cancer).

David Brion Davis

American historian (1927–2019).

Born February 16th, 1927 in Denver.

Died April 14th, 2019 at 92 years old in Guilford. ^[ref]

Harlan Mathews

American politician (1927–2014).

Born January 17th, 1927 in Walker County.

Died May 9th, 2014 at 87 years old in Nashville (brain cancer).