David Souter

American lawyer and jurist (1939–2025).

Born September 17th, 1939 in Melrose.

Died May 8th, 2025 at 85 years old in Hopkinton. ^[ref]

Paul Gleason

American actor (1939-2006).

Born May 4th, 1939 in Jersey City.

Died May 27th, 2006 at 67 years old in Burbank (mesothelioma). ^[ref]

Judy Carne

Actress (1939-2015).

Born April 27th, 1939 in Northampton.

Died September 3rd, 2015 at 76 years old in Northampton (pneumonia). ^[ref]

Eddie Kendricks

American singer and songwriter, member of the temptations (1939-1992).

Born December 17th, 1939 in Union Springs. ^[ref]

Died October 5th, 1992 at 52 years old in Birmingham (lung cancer).

Steny Hoyer

American politician.

Born June 14th, 1939 (age 86 years) in New York City.

Sara Dylan

Actress, model.

Born October 25th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Wilmington.

Michael J. Pollard

American actor (1939-2019).

Born May 30th, 1939 in Passaic.

Died November 20th, 2019 at 80 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest).

Rick Rescorla

War hero, and victim and hero of 9/11.

Born May 27th, 1939 in Hayle.

Died September 11th, 2001 at 62 years old in Manhattan.

Carl Yastrzemski

American baseball player.

Born August 22nd, 1939 (age 86 years) in Southampton.

Seamus Heaney

Irish poet, playwright, translator, lecturer.

Born April 13th, 1939 in Castledawson. ^[ref]

Died August 30th, 2013 at 74 years old in Dublin (stroke). ^[ref]