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Charles Dickens
English novelist and social critic (1812–1870).
Born February 7th, 1812 in Landport.
Died June 9th, 1870 at 58 years old in Gads Hill Place (cerebral hemorrhage).
Adam West
American actor (1928–2017).
Born September 19th, 1928 in Walla Walla.
Died June 9th, 2017 at 88 years old in Los Angeles (leukemia). [ref]
Rik Mayall
English actor, comedian and writer (1958–2014).
Born March 7th, 1958 in Harlow.
Died June 9th, 2014 at 56 years old in Barnes (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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