List of Famous people who died at 78

Nusyn "Ned" Glass was a Polish-born American character actor who appeared in more than eighty films and on television more than one hundred times, frequently playing nervous, cowardly, or deceitful characters. Short and bald, with a slight hunch to his shoulders, he was immediately recognizable by his distinct appearance, his nasal voice, and his pronounced New York City accent.

Samuel Riley Pierce Jr. was an American attorney and politician who served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from January 23, 1981 until January 20, 1989, during the administration of Ronald Reagan.

Kay Edwin Emmert Kuter was an American actor who appeared on television and in films. He is mostly recognized for his role as farmer Newt Kiley on the CBS sitcoms Green Acres and Petticoat Junction, which shared several characters.

Fred Doederlein (1906–1985) was a German film actor. He was born in Saint-Avold as Lothar Fritz Oskar Döderlein. He played leading roles in several silent films during the 1920s. He later emigrated to Canada and appeared in David Cronenberg's first feature, Shivers, as Dr Emil Hobbes, and in Scanners as Yoga Master Tautz.

José Serra Gil was a Spanish racing cyclist. He rode in the 1949 Tour de France.

Franco Balducci was an Italian film actor. He appeared in 75 films between 1947 and 1978. He was born in Umbria, Italy.

Ellen Winther Lembourn was a Danish opera singer and actress, best known internationally for her participation in the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest.

Guido Plante was a Roman Catholic bishop.

Henri Debehogne was a Belgian astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets.