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Dead at age 38
276 Notable deaths
Roberto Clemente
Puerto rican baloncesto player (1934-1972).
Born August 18th, 1934 in Carolina.
Died December 31st, 1972 at 38 years old in San Juan (fall).
George Gershwin
American composer and pianist (1898–1937).
Born September 26th, 1898 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died July 11th, 1937 at 38 years old in Hollywood (brain cancer). [ref]
Anthony Johnson
American mixed martial artist.
Born March 6th, 1984 in Dublin.
Died November 13th, 2022 at 38 years old [ref]
Meena Kumari
Indian actress and poet.
Born August 1st, 1933 in Dadar.
Died March 31st, 1972 at 38 years old in Mumbai (liver cirrhosis).
John Matuszak
American actor and american football player (1950–1989).
Born October 25th, 1950 in Oak Creek.
Died June 17th, 1989 at 38 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose).
Daniel Pearl
American journalist (1963–2002).
Born October 10th, 1963 in Princeton.
Died February 1st, 2002 at 38 years old in Karachi (decapitation).
Harry Chapin
American singer-songwriter (1942–1981).
Born December 7th, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Died July 16th, 1981 at 38 years old in New York City (traffic collision).
Paul Gray
American bassist (1972–2010).
Born April 8th, 1972 in Los Angeles.
Died May 24th, 2010 at 38 years old in Johnston (drug overdose). [ref]
Osamu Dazai
Japanese author.
Born June 19th, 1909 in Kanagi. [ref]
Died June 13th, 1948 at 38 years old in Mitaka (drowning). [ref]
Jeff Porcaro
American drummer (1954-1992).
Born April 1st, 1954 in Hartford. [ref]
Died August 5th, 1992 at 38 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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