List of Famous people who died at 78

Manuel Jove Capellán was a Spanish billionaire, and the founder of property development company Fadesa.

Sheng Yen, born Zhang Baokang, was a Chinese Buddhist monk, a religious scholar, and one of the mainstream teachers of Chan Buddhism. He was a 57th generational dharma heir of Linji Yixuan in the Linji school and a third-generation dharma heir of Hsu Yun. In the Caodong lineage, Sheng Yen was a 52nd-generation Dharma heir of Dongshan Liangjie (807-869), and a direct Dharma heir of Dongchu (1908–1977).

Jean-Claude Decagny was a French politician who was an MP from 1993 to 2010. He also served as Mayor of Maubeuge from 1984 to 1989 and from 1995 to 2001.

Prince Gabriele of Bourbon-Two Sicilies was a prince of the deposed dynasty which ruled the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela was a Uruguayan football player. He was the captain of the Uruguayan national team that won the 1950 World Cup after beating Brazil in the decisive final round match popularly known as the Maracanazo. He was nicknamed "El Negro Jefe" because of his dark skin and the influence he had on the pitch, especially during the unlikely victory over Brazil. He was of African, Spanish and Greek ancestry. Commonly regarded as one of the greatest classic holding midfielders, Varela was adept in defence and was renowned for his tenacity and leadership. He is regarded as one of the greatest captains in football history.

Ismael Quintana was a Puerto Rican singer and composer of salsa music.

Carlos Fernández Gondín was a Cuban politician. He was a founding member of the Communist Party of Cuba, and served as the country's Minister of the Interior from 2015 until his death.

Claude Peretti was a French footballer who played as a Right midfielder. He won the 1963 Coupe de France with AS Monaco FC.

Berlenti Abdel Hamid, born Nefisa Abdel-Hamid Hawass, was an icon of Egyptian cinema's golden age. She is known for her roles as a "temptress". She married Abdel Hakim Amer, the first vice-president of the former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser.

John James Monckton was an Australian backstroke swimmer who won a silver medal in the 100-metre event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. Although he set multiple world records, he never won an Olympic gold medal.