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Dead at age 49
471 Notable deaths
Grey Owl
Canadian writer and lecturer (1888–1938) who passed as half indian in the latter years of his life.
Born September 18th, 1888 in Hastings.
Died April 13th, 1938 at 49 years old in Prince Albert (pneumonia).
Richard Brautigan
American novelist, poet, and short story writer (1935–1984).
Born January 30th, 1935 in Tacoma.
Died October 25th, 1984 at 49 years old in Bolinas.
Norman Bethune
Canadian physician, medical innovator and humanitarian (1890-1939).
Born March 4th, 1890 in Gravenhurst.
Died November 12th, 1939 at 49 years old in Tang County (sepsis).
Omar Dokka
Chechen warlord (1964-2013).
Born April 13th, 1964 in Kharsenoi.
Died September 7th, 2013 at 49 years old in Caucasus (gunshot wound).
Vanessa Marquez
American actress (1968–2018).
Born December 21st, 1968 in Los Angeles.
Died August 30th, 2018 at 49 years old in South Pasadena (gunshot wound). [ref]
Heath Streak
Zimbabwean cricketer.
Born March 16th, 1974 in Bulawayo.
Died September 3rd, 2023 at 49 years old in Matabeleland.
Pyotr Wrangel
Russian army general (1878-1928).
Born August 27th, 1878 in Zarasai.
Died April 25th, 1928 at 49 years old in City of Brussels (poisoning).
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]
Billie Thomas
American actor (1931-1980).
Born March 12th, 1931 in Los Angeles.
Died October 10th, 1980 at 49 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Leonard Frey
Actor (1938-1988).
Born September 4th, 1938 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died August 24th, 1988 at 49 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications). [ref]
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