Greg Lake

English bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer (1947–2016).

Born November 10th, 1947 in Poole.

Died December 7th, 2016 at 69 years old in London (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Bryan Brown

Australian actor.

Born June 23rd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Sydney.

Octavia E. Butler

American science fiction writer (1947-2006).

Born June 22nd, 1947 in Pasadena. ^[ref]

Died February 24th, 2006 at 58 years old in Lake Forest Park (stroke).

Benjamin Orr

American bassist and singer (1947–2000).

Born September 8th, 1947 in Lakewood.

Died October 3rd, 2000 at 53 years old in Atlanta (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Andrea Martin

American-canadian actress, singer and comedian.

Born January 15th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Portland.

Ian Anderson

Scottish musician, leader of jethro tull.

Born August 10th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Dunfermline.

Mario Draghi

Prime minister of italy since 2021.

Born September 3rd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Rome. ^[ref]

Bob Weir

American musician; member of the grateful dead.

Born October 16th, 1947 (age 78 years) in San Francisco.

Betty Buckley

American actress and singer.

Born July 3rd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Big Spring.

Nick Castle

American film director, actor and screenwriter.

Born September 21st, 1947 (age 78 years) in Los Angeles.