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Dead at age 56

705 Notable deaths

Les Aspin

American politician (1938-1995).

Born July 21st, 1938 in Milwaukee.

Died May 21st, 1995 at 56 years old in Washington, D.C. (stroke).

Warrel Dane

American singer (1961–2017).

Born March 7th, 1961 in Seattle.

Died December 13th, 2017 at 56 years old in São Paulo (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Harold Laski

British academic (1893-1950).

Born June 30th, 1893 in Manchester. [ref]

Died March 24th, 1950 at 56 years old in St. Mary's Hospital (influenza). [ref]

Gil de Ferran

Franco-brazilian pilot racecar driver and team owner (1967–2023).

Born November 11th, 1967 in Fontenay-aux-Roses.

Died December 29th, 2023 at 56 years old in Opa-locka (myocardial infarction). [ref]

King Oliver

American jazz cornet player and bandleader.

Born December 19th, 1881 in New Orleans.

Died April 10th, 1938 at 56 years old in Savannah (myocardial infarction).

Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi

Palestinian political leader (1947–2004).

Born October 23rd, 1947 in Yibna.

Died April 17th, 2004 at 56 years old in Gaza City.

Klement Gottwald

5th president of czechoslovakia.

Born November 23rd, 1896 in Dědice.

Died March 14th, 1953 at 56 years old in Prague (myocardial infarction).

Diomedes Díaz

Colombian musician (1957-2013).

Born May 26th, 1957 in Caracas.

Died December 22nd, 2013 at 56 years old in Caracas (cardiac arrest).

Lois Hamilton

American model, actress, artist, author, and aviator (1952–1999).

Born October 14th, 1943 in Philadelphia.

Died December 23rd, 1999 at 56 years old in Rio de Janeiro (drug overdose).

Dave Peverett

English musician (1943-2000).

Born April 16th, 1943 in Dulwich.

Died February 7th, 2000 at 56 years old in Orlando (cancer).

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