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February 26th
191 Notable deaths
Michelle Trachtenberg
American actress (1985–2025).
Born October 11th, 1985 in New York City. [ref]
Died February 26th, 2025 at 39 years old in New York City (diabetes). [ref]
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian politician (1883-1966).
Born May 28th, 1883 in Bhagur. [ref]
Died February 26th, 1966 at 82 years old in Mumbai (hunger strike). [ref]
Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild
English peer, investment banker and philanthropist (1936–2024).
Born April 29th, 1936 in Berkshire.
Died February 26th, 2024 at 87 years old in London. [ref]
Bill Hicks
American comedian (1961–1994).
Born December 16th, 1961 in Valdosta.
Died February 26th, 1994 at 32 years old in Little Rock (pancreatic cancer).
Nujabes
Japanese hip-hop producer (1974–2010).
Born February 7th, 1974 in Adachi.
Died February 26th, 2010 at 36 years old in Shibuya (traffic collision). [ref]
Wendy Richard
British actress (1943-2009).
Born July 20th, 1943 in Middlesbrough.
Died February 26th, 2009 at 65 years old in London (breast cancer). [ref]
Anandi Gopal Joshi
One of the first indian woman doctor (1865-1887).
Born March 31st, 1865 in Thane.
Died February 26th, 1887 at 21 years old in Pune. [ref]
Lawrence Tierney
American actor (1919-2002).
Born March 15th, 1919 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died February 26th, 2002 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia). [ref]
Betty Boothroyd
British politician (1929–2023).
Born October 8th, 1929 in Dewsbury.
Died February 26th, 2023 at 93 years old in Addenbrooke's Hospital. [ref]
Pankaj Udhas
Indian singer.
Born May 17th, 1951 in Jetpur.
Died February 26th, 2024 at 72 years old in Mumbai.
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