Edward Yang

Taiwanese film director and screenwriter (1947-2007).

Born November 6th, 1947 in Shanghai. ^[ref]

Died June 29th, 2007 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (colorectal cancer). ^[ref]

Olavo de Carvalho

Brazilian intellectual, astrologer, essayist, lecturer, literary critic, writer, philosopher and journalist (1947-2022).

Born April 29th, 1947 in Campinas. ^[ref]

Died January 24th, 2022 at 74 years old in Richmond. ^[ref]

Peter Banks

British musician.

Born July 15th, 1947 in London Borough of Barnet.

Died March 8th, 2013 at 65 years old in London (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Princess Christina of the Netherlands

Dutch princess (1947-2019).

Born February 18th, 1947 in Soestdijk Palace. ^[ref]

Died August 16th, 2019 at 72 years old in Noordeinde Palace (bone cancer). ^[ref]

Hou Hsiao-Hsien

Taiwanese film director, screenwriter, actor and film producer.

Born April 8th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Meixian District.

Archie Gemmill

Scottish association football player and manager (born 1947).

Born March 24th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Paisley.

Paquita la del Barrio

Mexican singer (1947–2025).

Born April 2nd, 1947 in Veracruz.

Died February 17th, 2025 at 77 years old in Xalapa (pulmonary embolism). ^[ref]

John A. McDougall

American physician.

Born May 17th, 1947 in Detroit.

Died June 22nd, 2024 at 77 years old ^[ref]

George Lam

Hong kong singer-songwriter.

Born October 12th, 1947 (age 77 years) in British Hong Kong.

Oliver Tobias

British actor.

Born August 6th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Zürich.