Jill Sobule

American singer-songwriter.

Born January 16th, 1959 in Denver. ^[ref]

Died May 1st, 2025 at 66 years old in Woodbury (structure fire). ^[ref]

Rajendra Singh

Indian environmentalist.

Born August 6th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Bagpat district.

Eric Schlosser

American journalist and author.

Born August 17th, 1959 (age 66 years) in New York City.

Brian Tochi

American actor.

Born May 2nd, 1959 (age 66 years) in Los Angeles.

Ed Viesturs

American mountain climber.

Born July 22nd, 1959 (age 66 years) in Rockford. ^[ref]

Kim Duk-koo

South korean boxer (1955–1982).

Born January 8th, 1959 in Geojin. ^[ref]

Died November 18th, 1982 at 23 years old in Paradise.

John Horgan

Canadian politician.

Born August 7th, 1959 in Victoria.

Died November 12th, 2024 at 65 years old in Victoria (thyroid cancer). ^[ref]

Michael P. Anderson

Astronaut, scientist (1959-2003).

Born December 25th, 1959 in Plattsburgh.

Died February 1st, 2003 at 43 years old in Texas.

Mark Romanek

American director.

Born September 18th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Chicago.

Ray Gillen

American singer (1959–1993).

Born May 12th, 1959 in New York City.

Died December 1st, 1993 at 34 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications).