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What Happened This Year 2019

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People Who Died in 2019

Cliff Branch

American football wide receiver, Super Bowl champion

Born

August 1st, 1948 77 years ago

Died

2019 7 years ago — 71 years old

Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the Oakland Raiders from 1972 to 1985. Contributed significantly to the team's successes during the 1970s and early 1980s. Instrumental in winning three Super Bowl championships (VIII, XI, XV) and recognized for exceptional speed and route running. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, highlighting a storied career that left a lasting legacy in professional football.

Tunç Başaran

Turkish actor and filmmaker with acclaimed works

Born

October 1st, 1938 87 years ago

Died

2019 7 years ago — 81 years old

Active in Turkish cinema and television, contributed significantly as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Gained recognition for directing the film 'Kırık Kalper Albümü'. Involved in multiple influential theatrical productions. Worked on projects that showcased emotional depth and cultural aspects of Turkish life.