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Little Richard
American musician (1932–2020).
Born December 5th, 1932 in Macon.
Died May 9th, 2020 at 87 years old in Tullahoma (bone cancer). [ref]
Lena Horne
American singer, actress, dancer and activist (1917–2010).
Born June 30th, 1917 in New York City.
Died May 9th, 2010 at 92 years old in New York City (heart failure).
Paul Gauguin
French painter and printmaker (1848–1903).
Born June 7th, 1848 in Paris. [ref]
Died May 9th, 1903 at 54 years old in Atuona (syphilis).
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John Stuart Mill
Born May 20th, 1806 in London Borough of Islington.
Died May 8th, 1873 at 66 years old
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