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Dead at age 49
405 Notable deaths
Jackie Wilson
American singer and performer (1934-1984).
Born June 9th, 1934 in Detroit. [ref]
Died January 21st, 1984 at 49 years old in Mount Holly Township (pneumonia). [ref]
Isadora Duncan
American dancer and choreographer.
Born May 27th, 1878 in San Francisco. [ref]
Died September 14th, 1927 at 49 years old in Nice. [ref]
George Lincoln Rockwell
American politician, founder of the american nazi party (1918-1967).
Born March 9th, 1918 in Bloomington.
Died August 25th, 1967 at 49 years old in Arlington County.
Stuart Scott
American sportscaster and anchor on espn.
Born July 19th, 1965 in Chicago.
Died January 4th, 2015 at 49 years old in Avon (appendix cancer). [ref]
Frederick Banting
Canadian medical scientist and doctor (1891-1941).
Born November 14th, 1891 in Alliston.
Died February 21st, 1941 at 49 years old in Musgrave Harbour (aviation accident).
L'Wren Scott
American model and fashion/costume designer (1964-2014).
Born April 28th, 1964 in Roy. [ref]
Died March 17th, 2014 at 49 years old in Chelsea (hanging). [ref]
Oskar Dirlewanger
German ss commander (1895-1945).
Born September 26th, 1895 in Würzburg.
Died June 7th, 1945 at 49 years old in Altshausen (blunt trauma).
Jeff Hanneman
American guitarist (1964–2013).
Born January 31st, 1964 in Oakland.
Died May 2nd, 2013 at 49 years old in Hemet (liver cirrhosis, liver failure).
John P. O'Neill
American counter-terrorism expert.
Born February 6th, 1952 in Atlantic City.
Died September 11th, 2001 at 49 years old in New York City.
Garrincha
Brazilian association football player (1933-1983).
Born October 28th, 1933 in Pau Grande. [ref]
Died January 20th, 1983 at 49 years old in Rio de Janeiro (liver cirrhosis). [ref]
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