Al Atkins

British heavy metal singer.

Born October 14th, 1947 (age 77 years) in West Bromwich.

Rebiya Kadeer

Uyghur politician, activist and businesswoman.

Born January 21st, 1947 (age 78 years) in Altay City.

Glenn Cornick

British bass player.

Born April 23rd, 1947 in Barrow-in-Furness.

Died August 28th, 2014 at 67 years old in Hilo (congestive heart failure).

John Bruton

Irish politician and prime minister (1947–2024).

Born May 18th, 1947 in Dunboyne.

Died February 6th, 2024 at 76 years old in Dublin. ^[ref]

Dónal Lunny

Irish musician and record producer.

Born March 10th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Tullamore.

Bev Perdue

American politician and 73rd governor of north carolina.

Born January 14th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Grundy.

Sanford Bishop

American politician.

Born February 4th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Mobile.

Robin Dunbar

British anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist.

Born June 28th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Liverpool.

Steve Pearce

American armed forces veteran and politician.

Born August 24th, 1947 (age 77 years) in Lamesa.

Wayne Northrop

American actor (1947–2024).

Born April 12th, 1947 in Sumner.

Died November 29th, 2024 at 77 years old in Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital (Alzheimer's disease). ^[ref]