Dead at age 49
10 Notable deaths
Aadesh Shrivastava
Indian composer (1966–2015).
Born September 4th, 1966 in Jabalpur.
Died September 5th, 2015 at 49 years old in Mumbai (multiple myeloma). [ref]
Tommy Lynn Sells
American serial killer.
Born June 28th, 1964 in Kingsport.
Died April 3rd, 2014 at 49 years old in Huntsville Unit in Texas (lethal injection).
Nikolai Bukharin
Russian revolutionary and politician (1888–1938).
Born October 9th, 1888 in Moscow.
Died March 15th, 1938 at 49 years old in Kommunarka shooting ground (gunshot wound).
Robert Pastorelli
American actor (1954–2004).
Born June 21st, 1954 in New Brunswick.
Died March 8th, 2004 at 49 years old in Hollywood Hills (drug overdose).
Persis Khambatta
Indian actress (1948-1998).
Born October 2nd, 1948 in Mumbai.
Died August 18th, 1998 at 49 years old in Mumbai (myocardial infarction).
Protima Bedi
Indian model and dancer (1948-1998).
Born October 12th, 1948 in Delhi.
Died August 18th, 1998 at 49 years old in Pithoragarh.
Father Damien
19th century belgian roman catholic priest and saint (1840–1889).
Born January 3rd, 1840 in Ninde.
Died April 15th, 1889 at 49 years old in Kalaupapa (leprosy).
Richard Jeni
American comedian and actor (1957–2007).
Born April 14th, 1957 in Brooklyn.
Died March 10th, 2007 at 49 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound). [ref]
Christy Brown
Irish artist (1932-1981).
Born June 5th, 1932 in Dublin.
Died September 7th, 1981 at 49 years old in East Pennard (choking).
Andrea Gibson
American poet and activist (1975–2025).
Born August 13th, 1975 in Calais. [ref]
Died July 14th, 2025 at 49 years old in Longmont (ovarian cancer). [ref]
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Since we’re all going to die, it’s obvious that when and how don’t matter. Albert Camus