Dead at age 55
613 Notable deaths
Roald Amundsen
Norwegian explorer; first person to reach the south pole.
Born July 16th, 1872 in Borge.
Died June 18th, 1928 at 55 years old in Barents Sea (aviation accident). [ref]
Johnny Ramone
American guitarist (1948–2004).
Born October 8th, 1948 in Long Island.
Died September 15th, 2004 at 55 years old in Los Angeles (prostate cancer).
Philip McKeon
American child actor (1964-2019).
Born November 11th, 1964 in Westbury.
Died December 10th, 2019 at 55 years old in Wimberley. [ref]
Melissa Hortman
American lawyer and politician (1970–2025).
Born May 27th, 1970 in Fridley. [ref]
Died June 14th, 2025 at 55 years old in Brooklyn Park (gunshot wound). [ref]
Brad Delp
American rock musician.
Born June 12th, 1951 in Peabody. [ref]
Died March 9th, 2007 at 55 years old in Atkinson (asphyxia, charcoal-burning suicide). [ref]
Rick Danko
Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician (1943–1999).
Born December 29th, 1943 in Ontario.
Died December 10th, 1999 at 55 years old in New York City (heart failure).
Gary M. Heidnik
American serial killer (1943–1999).
Born November 22nd, 1943 in Eastlake.
Died July 6th, 1999 at 55 years old in Centre County (lethal injection).
Edward Albert
American television and film actor (1951-2006).
Born February 20th, 1951 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 2006 at 55 years old in Malibu (lung cancer). [ref]
Ferdinand de Saussure
Swiss linguist and philosopher (1857–1913).
Born November 26th, 1857 in Geneva.
Died February 22nd, 1913 at 55 years old in Vufflens-le-Château.
Herman J. Mankiewicz
American screenwriter (1897-1953).
Born November 7th, 1897 in New York City.
Died March 5th, 1953 at 55 years old in Hollywood (kidney failure).
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They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time. Banksy