List of Famous people who died at 78

Don Stansauk was an American professional wrestler and actor, known by his ring name, Hard Boiled Haggerty. He was previously a professional American football player, and became a successful character actor after his wrestling career.

Shu Xingbei, also known as Hsin Pei Soh, was a Chinese physicist and educator.

Sidney R. Garfield was an American medical doctor and a pioneer of health maintenance organizations. He co-founded the Kaiser Permanente healthcare system with businessman Henry J. Kaiser. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1928, which is now called the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

Nino Taranto was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 83 films between 1924 and 1971.

Edgar J. Scherick was an Emmy Award-winning American television executive and producer of television miniseries, made-for-television films, and theatrical motion pictures.