Dead at age 47

415 Notable deaths

James Connolly

Irish republican, trade unionist and socialist revolutionary.

Born June 5th, 1868 in Edinburgh. [ref]

Died May 12th, 1916 at 47 years old in Dublin (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Peter II of Yugoslavia

Last king of yugoslavia from 1934 to 1945 (1923-1970).

Born September 6th, 1923 in Belgrade.

Died November 3rd, 1970 at 47 years old in Denver (liver cirrhosis).

Theo van Gogh

Dutch film director, writer and satirist.

Born July 23rd, 1957 in The Hague. [ref]

Died November 2nd, 2004 at 47 years old in Amsterdam (ballistic trauma, stab wound). [ref]

Roger Troutman

American musician (1951–1999).

Born November 29th, 1951 in Hamilton.

Died April 25th, 1999 at 47 years old in Good Samaritan Hospital.

Wendie Jo Sperber

American actress (1958–2005).

Born September 15th, 1958 in Hollywood.

Died November 29th, 2005 at 47 years old in Sherman Oaks (breast cancer). [ref]

Fernando Pessoa

Portuguese poet, writer, and philosopher (1888–1935).

Born June 13th, 1888 in Lisbon. [ref]

Died November 30th, 1935 at 47 years old in Lisbon (liver cirrhosis). [ref]

Darla Hood

American actress (1931-1979).

Born November 8th, 1931 in Leedey.

Died June 13th, 1979 at 47 years old in North Hollywood (hepatitis).

Al Lettieri

American actor (1928-1975).

Born February 24th, 1928 in New York City. [ref]

Died October 18th, 1975 at 47 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Nicki Aycox

American actress.

Born May 26th, 1975 in Hennessey.

Died November 16th, 2022 at 47 years old in California (leukemia). [ref]

Vince Flynn

American writer of fiction (1966-2013).

Born April 6th, 1966 in Saint Paul.

Died June 19th, 2013 at 47 years old in Saint Paul (prostate cancer). [ref]

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It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life. Terry Pratchett