List of Famous people who died at 74

Donald William Cameron was a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd premier of Nova Scotia from February 1991 to June 1993. He represented the electoral district of Pictou East in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1974 to 1993, as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia. Following his political career, he was appointed the Canadian Consul General to New England.

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Archibald David Stirling, was a Scottish officer in the British Army, mountaineer, and the founder of the Special Air Service. He saw active service during the Second World War.

Sir Richard la Touche Colthurst, 9th Baronet succeeded as 9th Colthurst Baronetcy in February 1955 following the death of his father Sir Richard St John Jefferyes Colthurst, 8th Baronet.

Poul William Anderson was an American science fiction author who began his career in the 1940s and continued to write into the 21st century. Anderson authored several works of fantasy, historical novels, and short stories. His awards include seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards.

Christopher Wentworth Dilke, born 15 December 1913, died 9 November 1987, was an English writer. He was a member of a literary family. His mother and grandmother, as well as his great-uncle, Sir Charles Dilke, the statesman, were authors. He was educated at Winchester College and Trinity College, Cambridge, which he left after a year to become a journalist with the Daily Express. He then worked in publishing.

Gerald Edward Aylmer, was an English historian of 17th century England.