John Finnis

Australian legal scholar and philosopher.

Born July 28th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Adelaide.

Hugo Stiglitz

Mexican actor.

Born August 28th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Mexico City.

Mark James

American songwriter.

Born November 29th, 1940 in Houston. ^[ref]

Died June 8th, 2024 at 83 years old in Nashville. ^[ref]

Russell Banks

American writer (1940-2023).

Born March 28th, 1940 in Newton. ^[ref]

Died January 7th, 2023 at 82 years old in Saratoga Springs (cancer). ^[ref]

Dewey Martin

Canadian rock drummer, best known for his work with buffalo springfield (1940–2009).

Born September 30th, 1940 in North Dundas.

Died February 1st, 2009 at 68 years old in Van Nuys.

Gao Xingjian

Chinese novelist and playwright (1940- ).

Born January 4th, 1940 (age 86 years) in Ganxian District.

Fontella Bass

American singer (1940–2012).

Born February 3rd, 1940 in St. Louis.

Died December 26th, 2012 at 72 years old in St. Louis (myocardial infarction).

Lonnie Liston Smith

American pianist.

Born December 28th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Richmond.

Godfrey Reggio

Filmmaker.

Born March 29th, 1940 (age 85 years) in New Orleans.

Luis Valdez

American writer and director.

Born June 26th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Delano.