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Dead at age 39
417 Notable deaths
Ashley Massaro
American professional wrestler, reality television contestant and model (1979-2019).
Born May 26th, 1979 in New York City.
Died May 16th, 2019 at 39 years old in Smithtown (hanging to death). [ref]
Jessi Combs
American racing driver (1980–2019).
Born July 27th, 1980 in Rapid City.
Died August 27th, 2019 at 39 years old in Alvord Desert (car collision). [ref]
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Jordanian jihadist (1966–2006).
Born October 30th, 1966 in Zarqa.
Died June 7th, 2006 at 39 years old in Hibhib (explosive device). [ref]
Emiliano Zapata
Mexican revolutionary (1879–1919).
Born August 8th, 1879 in Anenecuilco.
Died April 10th, 1919 at 39 years old in Morelos (gunshot wound).
Flannery O'Connor
American writer (1925–1964).
Born March 25th, 1925 in Savannah.
Died August 3rd, 1964 at 39 years old in Milledgeville (systemic lupus erythematosus).
Dan White
American politician, assassin of moscone and milk (1946-1985).
Born September 2nd, 1946 in Long Beach.
Died October 21st, 1985 at 39 years old in San Francisco (asphyxia).
Colin McRae
British racing driver (1968-2007).
Born August 5th, 1968 in Lanark.
Died September 15th, 2007 at 39 years old in Lanark (fall). [ref]
Guru Dutt
Indian film director, producer, choreographer and actor (1925–1964).
Born July 9th, 1925 in Bengaluru.
Died October 10th, 1964 at 39 years old in Mumbai (drug overdose).
Carl Panzram
American serial killer (1891–1930).
Born June 28th, 1891 in East Grand Forks.
Died September 5th, 1930 at 39 years old in United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth (hanging to death).
Shad Gaspard
American professional wrestler, actor and basketball player (1981-2020).
Born January 13th, 1981 in Brooklyn.
Died May 17th, 2020 at 39 years old in Venice (drowning). [ref]
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