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Dead at age 39
306 Notable deaths
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Jordanian jihadist (1966–2006).
Born October 30th, 1966 in Zarqa.
Died June 7th, 2006 at 39 years old in Hibhib (airstrike). [ref]
Emiliano Zapata
Mexican revolutionary (1879-1919).
Born August 8th, 1879 in Anenecuilco.
Died April 10th, 1919 at 39 years old in Morelos (ballistic trauma).
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]
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).
Flannery O'Connor
American novelist, short story writer.
Born March 25th, 1925 in Savannah. [ref]
Died August 3rd, 1964 at 39 years old in Milledgeville (systemic lupus erythematosus). [ref]
Carl Panzram
American serial killer.
Born June 28th, 1891 in East Grand Forks.
Died September 5th, 1930 at 39 years old in United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth (hanging).
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]
Guru Dutt
Indian film director, producer, choreographer and actor.
Born July 9th, 1925 in Bengaluru.
Died October 10th, 1964 at 39 years old in Mumbai (drug overdose).
Pier Angeli
Actress (1932-1971).
Born June 19th, 1932 in Cagliari. [ref]
Died September 10th, 1971 at 39 years old in Beverly Hills (poisoning, drug overdose). [ref]
Pedro Infante
Mexican actor and singer (1917-1957).
Born November 18th, 1917 in Mazatlán.
Died April 15th, 1957 at 39 years old in Mérida (aviation accident). [ref]
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