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Dead at age 42
422 Notable deaths
Elvis Presley
American singer and actor (1935–1977).
Born January 8th, 1935 in Tupelo. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1977 at 42 years old in Memphis (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ted Bundy
American serial killer (1946–1989).
Born November 24th, 1946 in Burlington.
Died January 24th, 1989 at 42 years old in Florida State Prison (electrocution).
Robert F. Kennedy
American politician and lawyer (1925–1968).
Born November 20th, 1925 in Brookline.
Died June 6th, 1968 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound).
Dodi Fayed
Princess diana boyfriend (1955–1997).
Born April 15th, 1955 in Alexandria. [ref]
Died August 31st, 1997 at 42 years old in pont de l'Alma (traffic collision).
Kimbo Slice
American mixed martial artist (1974–2016).
Born February 8th, 1974 in Nassau.
Died June 6th, 2016 at 42 years old in Coral Springs (myocardial infarction). [ref]
John Cazale
American actor (1935–1978).
Born August 12th, 1935 in Revere.
Died March 13th, 1978 at 42 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Gary Coleman
American actor (1968–2010).
Born February 8th, 1968 in Zion.
Died May 28th, 2010 at 42 years old in Provo (epidural cranial hematoma).
Gilda Radner
American actress and comedian (1946–1989).
Born June 28th, 1946 in Detroit.
Died May 20th, 1989 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (ovarian cancer).
Elizabeth Ann Hulette
American professional wrestling manager, announcer and ocassional professional wrestler (1960–2003).
Born November 19th, 1960 in Frankfort.
Died May 1st, 2003 at 42 years old in Marietta (acute toxicity).
Søren Kierkegaard
Danish theologian, philosopher, poet and social critic (1813–1855).
Born May 5th, 1813 in Copenhagen. [ref]
Died November 11th, 1855 at 42 years old in Copenhagen (tuberculosis, paralysis).
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