Dead at age 49
10 Notable deaths
Mohammed Sinwar
Hamas military leader (1975–2025).
Born September 16th, 1975 in Khan Yunis Camp.
Died May 13th, 2025 at 49 years old in Gaza European Hospital (targeted killing, airstrike). [ref]
Grant Wahl
American sportswriter (1973–2022).
Born December 2nd, 1973 in Mission.
Died December 10th, 2022 at 49 years old in Lusail Stadium (thoracic aortic aneurysm). [ref]
Natsume Sōseki
Japanese novelist.
Born February 9th, 1867 in Kikuichō.
Died December 9th, 1916 at 49 years old in Waseda-Minamichō (peptic ulcer disease).
Lester Young
American jazz saxophonist (1909–1959).
Born August 27th, 1909 in Woodville.
Died March 15th, 1959 at 49 years old in New York City.
Marcel Petiot
Sentenced to death in france.
Born January 17th, 1897 in Auxerre.
Died May 25th, 1946 at 49 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris (decapitation by guillotine).
Mary Wells
American pop/soul singer (1943–1992).
Born May 13th, 1943 in Detroit.
Died July 26th, 1992 at 49 years old in Los Angeles (laryngeal cancer).
William Desmond Taylor
Irish-american film director and actor (1872-1922).
Born April 26th, 1872 in Carlow.
Died February 1st, 1922 at 49 years old in Westlake (gunshot wound).
Bill Lancaster
American screenwriter (1947-1997).
Born November 17th, 1947 in Los Angeles.
Died January 4th, 1997 at 49 years old in Los Angeles.
Álvaro Obregón
Mexican politician, president of mexico.
Born February 17th, 1880 in Navojoa.
Died July 7th, 1929 at 49 years old in San Ángel.
Leon Wilkeson
American bass guitarist (1952–2001).
Born April 2nd, 1952 in Newport.
Died July 27th, 2001 at 49 years old in Ponte Vedra Beach (disease).
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