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Dead at age 56
675 Notable deaths
Rik Mayall
Englush actor, comedian and writer.
Born March 7th, 1958 in Harlow. [ref]
Died June 9th, 2014 at 56 years old in Barnes (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Max Weber
German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist (1864-1920).
Born April 21st, 1864 in Erfurt. [ref]
Died June 14th, 1920 at 56 years old in Munich (pneumonia, 1918-1920 flu pandemic). [ref]
Julian McMahon
Australian–american actor (1968–2025).
Born July 27th, 1968 in Sydney.
Died July 2nd, 2025 at 56 years old in Clearwater (cancer). [ref]
Homi Jehangir Bhabha
Indian nuclear physicist (1909–1966).
Born October 30th, 1909 in Mumbai. [ref]
Died January 24th, 1966 at 56 years old in Bossons Glacier (aviation accident). [ref]
Michael Nyqvist
Swedish actor (1960–2017).
Born November 8th, 1960 in Stockholm.
Died June 27th, 2017 at 56 years old in Stockholm (lung cancer). [ref]
Marilyn Chambers
American pornographic actress (1952-2009).
Born April 22nd, 1952 in Providence. [ref]
Died April 12th, 2009 at 56 years old in Santa Clarita (aortic aneurysm, aneurysm, cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Carlos Hathcock
United states marine corps sniper.
Born May 20th, 1942 in Little Rock.
Died February 22nd, 1999 at 56 years old in Virginia Beach (multiple sclerosis).
Warren Zevon
American recording artist; singer-songwriter (1947-2003).
Born January 24th, 1947 in Chicago. [ref]
Died September 7th, 2003 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer, mesothelioma). [ref]
Premchand
Hindi author from india (1880-1936).
Born July 31st, 1880 in India, Varanasi. [ref]
Died October 8th, 1936 at 56 years old in Varanasi. [ref]
Dan Fogelberg
American singer-songwriter and musician.
Born August 13th, 1951 in Peoria. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2007 at 56 years old in Deer Isle (prostate cancer). [ref]
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