Dead at age 44
435 Notable deaths
Mark R. Hughes
American entrepreneur, founder and president of herbalife international, inc. (1956–2000).
Born January 1st, 1956 in La Mirada.
Died May 21st, 2000 at 44 years old in Malibu (drug overdose).
Paul Butterfield
American blues harmonica player (1942–1987).
Born December 17th, 1942 in Chicago.
Died May 4th, 1987 at 44 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction).
James Baskett
Actor (1904-1948).
Born February 16th, 1904 in Indianapolis.
Died July 9th, 1948 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (diabetes).
Elizabeth Stride
Whitechapel murder victim.
Born November 27th, 1843 in Torslanda.
Died September 30th, 1888 at 44 years old in Whitechapel (bleeding, stabbing).
Gerard Manley Hopkins
English poet (1844–1889).
Born July 28th, 1844 in Stratford. [ref]
Died July 8th, 1889 at 44 years old in Dublin (peritonitis). [ref]
James Jamerson
American bassist (1936–1983).
Born January 29th, 1939 in Edisto Island.
Died August 2nd, 1983 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia, liver cirrhosis).
Cathy O'Donnell
American actress (1923–1970).
Born July 6th, 1925 in Shelby County.
Died April 11th, 1970 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Joi Lansing
American actress (1928–1972).
Born April 6th, 1928 in Salt Lake City.
Died August 7th, 1972 at 44 years old in Santa Monica (breast cancer).
Ugo Ehiogu
English association football player (1972-2017).
Born November 3rd, 1972 in London Borough of Hackney.
Died April 21st, 2017 at 44 years old in London (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ernie Pyle
American war correspondent and writer (1900–1945).
Born August 3rd, 1900 in Dana.
Died April 18th, 1945 at 44 years old in Iejima.
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