Kim Jong-il

Supreme leader of north korea from 1994 to 2011.

Born February 16th, 1942 in Vyatskoye. ^[ref]

Died December 17th, 2011 at 69 years old in Pyongyang (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Scatman John

American musician (1942–1999).

Born March 13th, 1942 in El Monte.

Died December 3rd, 1999 at 57 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).

Kota Srinivasa Rao

Indian actor.

Born July 10th, 1942 in Vijayawada.

Died July 13th, 2025 at 83 years old in Hyderabad. ^[ref]

Taj Mahal

American blues musician famous for incorporating elements of world music.

Born May 17th, 1942 (age 83 years) in New York City.

John Cale

Welsh composer, singer-songwriter and record producer (born 1942).

Born March 9th, 1942 (age 84 years) in Garnant. ^[ref]

Thabo Mbeki

South african politician, former president of south africa.

Born June 18th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Mbewuleni.

Ian Dury

English musician (1942-2000).

Born May 12th, 1942 in London Borough of Harrow. ^[ref]

Died March 27th, 2000 at 57 years old in London (colorectal cancer).

Barry Levinson

American screenwriter, film director, actor, and producer.

Born April 6th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Baltimore.

Richard Perry

American record producer (1942–2024).

Born June 18th, 1942 in Brooklyn.

Died December 24th, 2024 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest). ^[ref]

Amarinder Singh

Politician from punjab, india.

Born March 11th, 1942 (age 84 years) in Patiala.