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 77 years) in Dunfermline.

Mario Draghi

Prime minister of italy since 2021.

Born September 3rd, 1947 (age 77 years) in Rome. ^[ref]

Bob Weir

American musician; member of the grateful dead.

Born October 16th, 1947 (age 77 years) in San Francisco.

Betty Buckley

American actress and singer.

Born July 3rd, 1947 (age 77 years) in Big Spring.

Nick Castle

American film director, actor and screenwriter.

Born September 21st, 1947 (age 77 years) in Los Angeles.

Jim Steinman

American composer, lyricist and record producer.

Born November 1st, 1947 in New York City, Claremont.

Died April 19th, 2021 at 73 years old in Danbury (kidney failure). ^[ref]

Richard Lawson

Actor.

Born March 7th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Loma Linda.