Dead at age 40
338 Notable deaths
Harald Kidde
Danish writer.
Born August 14th, 1878 in Vejle.
Died November 23rd, 1918 at 40 years old in Copenhagen (influenza, 1918-1920 flu pandemic).
Antonius Colenbrander
Dutch equestrian.
Born May 3rd, 1889 in Jatinegara.
Died September 24th, 1929 at 40 years old in Arnhem (horse fall).
Abu Obeida
Spokesman for the izz ad-din al-qassam brigades, the military wing of the hamas political and military organization.
Born February 11th, 1985 in Gaza Strip.
Died August 30th, 2025 at 40 years old in Rimal. [ref]
Hana Růžičková
Olympic gymnast (1941–1981).
Born February 18th, 1941 in Třebotov. [ref]
Died May 29th, 1981 at 40 years old in Prague. [ref]
Leszek Lubicz-Nycz
Polish fencer (1899-1939).
Born August 20th, 1899 in Brzesko.
Died September 22nd, 1939 at 40 years old in Buraków (killed in action).
Matti Pietikäinen
Finnish ski jumper.
Born October 29th, 1927 in Kuopio.
Died November 15th, 1967 at 40 years old (traffic collision).
Iwar Swensson
Swedish footballer (1893-1934).
Born November 7th, 1893 in Norrköping.
Died June 18th, 1934 at 40 years old in Sankt Matteus.
Kaarlo Vasama
Gymnast (1885–1926).
Born November 20th, 1885 in Tampere. [ref]
Died November 12th, 1926 at 40 years old in Tampere. [ref]
Henri Bouckaert
French rower (1870-1912).
Born November 30th, 1871 in Roncq.
Died April 29th, 1912 at 40 years old in Gulf of İzmir. [ref]
Kim Chwa-chin
South korean anarchist (1889-1930).
Born December 16th, 1889 in Hongseong County.
Died January 24th, 1930 at 40 years old in Hailin.
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Even trees do not die without a groan. Henry David Thoreau