Kishin Shinoyama

Japanese photographer (1940–2024).

Born December 3rd, 1940 in Yodobashi-ku.

Died January 4th, 2024 at 83 years old in Tokyo. ^[ref]

Mary Rose Oakar

American politician (1940–2025).

Born March 5th, 1940 in Cleveland.

Died September 13th, 2025 at 85 years old in Cleveland. ^[ref]

Tilo Prückner

German actor and author (1940–2020).

Born October 26th, 1940 in Augsburg.

Died July 2nd, 2020 at 79 years old in Berlin (heart failure). ^[ref]

Brian O'Leary

American astronomer, astronaut, writer, blogger and advocate (1940-2011).

Born January 27th, 1940 in Boston.

Died July 28th, 2011 at 71 years old in Ecuador (cancer).

Philippe Léotard

French singer and actor (1940-2001).

Born August 28th, 1940 in Nice. ^[ref]

Died August 25th, 2001 at 60 years old in 11th arrondissement of Paris (respiratory failure). ^[ref]

Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

112th governor of south carolina (1940-2005).

Born July 24th, 1940 in Greenville.

Died December 7th, 2005 at 65 years old in West Columbia (myocardial infarction).

Janis Martin

American musician.

Born March 27th, 1940 in Pittsylvania County. ^[ref]

Died September 3rd, 2007 at 67 years old in Durham (cancer). ^[ref]

Li Zhaoxing

Chinese diplomat and politician.

Born October 20th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Huangdao District.

Tom Moulton

American record producer.

Born November 29th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Schenectady.

Peter Gethin

British racing driver (1940-2011).

Born February 21st, 1940 in Ewell.

Died December 5th, 2011 at 71 years old in Haslemere (brain cancer). ^[ref]