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Dead at age 48
622 Notable deaths
Ralph Santolla
American guitarist (1966–2018).
Born December 8th, 1969 in Charlotte.
Died June 7th, 2018 at 48 years old in Tampa (myocardial infarction).
Christophe Dominici
French rugby union player (1972–2020).
Born May 20th, 1972 in Toulon. [ref]
Died November 24th, 2020 at 48 years old in Parc de Saint-Cloud (falling). [ref]
Alexis Soyer
French chef (1810–1858).
Born February 4th, 1810 in Meaux.
Died August 5th, 1858 at 48 years old in London.
Bessie Emery Head
South african born botswanan writer and teacher (1937–1986).
Born July 6th, 1937 in Pietermaritzburg. [ref]
Died April 17th, 1986 at 48 years old in Serowe (hepatitis). [ref]
Edward Aveling
British biologist (1849-1898).
Born November 29th, 1849 in Stoke Newington. [ref]
Died August 2nd, 1898 at 48 years old in Battersea.
John Aasen
American actor (1890–1938).
Born March 5th, 1890 in Minneapolis.
Died August 1st, 1938 at 48 years old in Mendocino (pneumonia).
Norio Nagayama
Japanese writer and murderer (1949–1997).
Born June 27th, 1949 in Abashiri.
Died August 1st, 1997 at 48 years old in Tokyo Detention House (hanging to death).
Yap Ah Loy
Malaysian politician (1837-1885).
Born March 14th, 1837 in Huizhou.
Died April 15th, 1885 at 48 years old in Kuala Lumpur.
Frederic John Walker
Royal navy captain (1896–1944).
Born June 3rd, 1896 in Plymouth.
Died July 9th, 1944 at 48 years old in Seaforth.
Wilhelm von Bismarck
German politician (1852-1901).
Born August 1st, 1852 in Frankfurt.
Died May 30th, 1901 at 48 years old in Warcino (peritonitis).
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