Science · 1924–1998
Allan McLeod Cormack — Age & Birthday
Born: 23 February 1924 · Died: 7 May 1998 · Age at death: 74
How old was Allan McLeod Cormack when he died?
Allan McLeod Cormack died aged 74. He was born on 23 February 1924 and died on 7 May 1998.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist who co-developed the CT scanner
Did you know?Despite his groundbreaking contributions to medical imaging, he never actually held a degree in a medical or biological subject.
Allan MacLeod Cormack (February 23, 1924 – May 7, 1998) was a South African and American physicist, academic, and Nobel Laureate.
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- Age at death
- 74
- Would be
- 102
- Years since death
- 28
- Born
- February 23, 1924 · Johannesburg, South Africa
- Died
- May 7, 1998
- Cause of death
- Cancer
- Nationality
- South African
- Known for
- Science
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- Birth anniversaryAllan McLeod Cormack's 103rd birthday is in 120 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!103rd
- Death anniversaryThe 29th anniversary of Allan McLeod Cormack's death is in 193 days. A moment to remember their legacy.29th
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