1945–2025
George F. Smoot
American astrophysicist and cosmologist
80years old at death
29,430days lived
72%of the people on this site died younger
George F. Smoot was born on 20 February 1945 and died on 18 September 2025, aged 80 years and 210 days. That is 29,430 days in all.
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