Jim Ryun

American politician and athletics competitor; u.s. congressman from kansas.

Born April 29th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Wichita.

Drew Struzan

American illustrator (1947–2025).

Born March 18th, 1947 in Oregon City.

Died October 13th, 2025 at 78 years old in Pasadena (Alzheimer's disease). ^[ref]

Todd Akin

American politician.

Born July 5th, 1947 in New York City.

Died October 3rd, 2021 at 74 years old in Wildwood (cancer). ^[ref]

Kathy Acker

American novelist, playwright, essayist, and poet (1947–1997).

Born April 18th, 1947 in New York City. ^[ref]

Died November 30th, 1997 at 50 years old in Tijuana (cancer, breast cancer). ^[ref]

Kevin Farrell

Catholic cardinal.

Born September 2nd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Dublin.

Mona Marshall

American voice actress.

Born August 31st, 1947 (age 78 years) in Los Angeles.

Richard J. Evans

British historian (born 1947).

Born September 29th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Woodford Green.

Pauline Moran

British actress.

Born August 26th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Blackpool.

Robert Mark Kamen

American screenwriter.

Born October 9th, 1947 (age 78 years) in The Bronx.

P. A. Sangma

Former speaker of the lok sabha (1947-2016).

Born September 1st, 1947 in West Garo Hills district.

Died March 4th, 2016 at 68 years old in New Delhi (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]