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]

Mink Stole

American actress.

Born August 25th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Baltimore.

Pauline Moran

British actress.

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

Jimmy Bain

Scottish bassist (1947–2016).

Born December 19th, 1947 in Newtonmore.

Died January 23rd, 2016 at 68 years old in Atlantic Ocean (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Herman Van Rompuy

Former belgian prime minister; first president of the european council.

Born October 31st, 1947 (age 77 years) in Etterbeek.

Jill Eikenberry

American actress.

Born January 21st, 1947 (age 78 years) in New Haven.

Martin Winterkorn

Former chairman of volkswagen ag.

Born May 24th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Leonberg.

Joe Wilson

Republican united states house representative from south carolina.

Born July 31st, 1947 (age 78 years) in Charleston. ^[ref]

Willy Russell

British dramatist, lyricist and composer.

Born August 23rd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Whiston.

Margaret Chan

Director-general of the world health organization.

Born August 22nd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Hong Kong.