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Dead at age 38
282 Notable deaths
Ted Demme
Director, producer, actor (1963-2002).
Born October 26th, 1963 in New York City.
Died January 13th, 2002 at 38 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).
Quorthon
Swedish musician (1966–2004).
Born February 17th, 1966 in Stockholm.
Died June 3rd, 2004 at 38 years old in Stockholm (myocardial infarction).
Diana Barrymore
American actress (1921–1960).
Born March 3rd, 1921 in New York City.
Died January 25th, 1960 at 38 years old in New York City (drug overdose).
Kevin Smith
New zealand actor (1963-2002).
Born March 16th, 1963 in Auckland.
Died February 15th, 2002 at 38 years old in Beijing (falling from height).
Alan Kulwicki
American racecar driver (1954–1993).
Born December 14th, 1954 in Greenfield.
Died April 1st, 1993 at 38 years old in Blountville.
Bob Hite
American musician (1943–1981).
Born February 26th, 1943 in Torrance.
Died April 16th, 1981 at 38 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Caryl Chessman
Convicted robber, kidnapper and rapist, writer.
Born May 27th, 1921 in St. Joseph. [ref]
Died May 2nd, 1960 at 38 years old in San Quentin State Prison. [ref]
David Byron
British singer (1947–1985).
Born January 29th, 1947 in Epping.
Died February 28th, 1985 at 38 years old in Reading.
Elliot See
American test pilot and nasa astronaut (1927-1966).
Born July 23rd, 1927 in Dallas.
Died February 28th, 1966 at 38 years old in St. Louis (injury).
Augusto Nicolás Calderón Sandino
Nicaraguan revolutionary (1895-1934).
Born May 18th, 1895 in Niquinohomo.
Died February 21st, 1934 at 38 years old in Managua.
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Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson