List of Famous people who died in 1978

Theresa Weld Blanchard was an American figure skater who competed in the disciplines of single skating and pair skating. Her pairs partner was Nathaniel Niles.

Claude Austin Trevor Schilsky was a Northern Irish actor who had a long career in film and television.

Albert Laprade was a French architect, perhaps best known for the Palais de la Porte Dorée. During a long career he undertook many urban renewal projects as well as major industrial and commercial works. A skilled artist, he published a series of sketch books of architecture in France and other Mediterranean countries.

Edward "Ed" Ferdinand Jacob Lindberg was an American Olympic athlete, winner of the gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Cherokee, Iowa to a Swedish family and died in Highland Park, Illinois.

Tecla Scarano was an Italian actress and singer. She appeared in 34 films between 1937 and 1966.