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Dead at age 40
295 Notable deaths
Ángel Melogno
Uruguayan footballer (1905-1945).
Born March 22nd, 1905 in Salto.
Died March 27th, 1945 at 40 years old in Montevideo.
Charles Ericksen
Norwegian-american wrestler (1875-1916).
Born June 20th, 1875 in Tønsberg.
Died February 23rd, 1916 at 40 years old in Brooklyn.
Graciete Santana
Brazilian athletics competitor.
Born October 12th, 1980 in Serra Preta.
Died September 16th, 2021 at 40 years old in Feira de Santana. [ref]
Oh Yun-kyo
South korean footballer (1960-2000).
Born May 25th, 1960 in South Korea.
Died September 27th, 2000 at 40 years old in South Korea.
Edward Cummins
Amateur golfer.
Born July 25th, 1886 in Chicago.
Died November 21st, 1926 at 40 years old in New Britain.
Christophe Dupouey
French cyclist (1968-2009).
Born August 8th, 1968 in Aureilhan. [ref]
Died February 4th, 2009 at 40 years old in Momères. [ref]
Lisa Resch
German alpine skier.
Born October 4th, 1908 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Died January 31st, 1949 at 40 years old in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Marie Baron
Dutch swimmer.
Born February 5th, 1908 in Rotterdam.
Died July 23rd, 1948 at 40 years old in Rotterdam.
Sture Pettersson
Swedish road racing cyclist (1942-1983).
Born September 30th, 1942 in Vårgårda.
Died June 26th, 1983 at 40 years old in Alingsås.
George Fonder
Racecar driver.
Born June 22nd, 1917 in Elmhurst Township.
Died June 14th, 1958 at 40 years old in Hatfield.
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