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Dead at age 56
922 Notable deaths
Steve Harwell
American musician (1967–2023).
Born January 9th, 1967 in Santa Clara.
Died September 4th, 2023 at 56 years old in Boise (liver failure). [ref]
Carlos Hathcock
United states marine corps sniper (1942–1999).
Born May 20th, 1942 in Little Rock.
Died February 22nd, 1999 at 56 years old in Virginia Beach (multiple sclerosis).
Frederick III, German Emperor
As king of prussia german emperor (1831–1888).
Born October 18th, 1831 in New Palace.
Died June 15th, 1888 at 56 years old in New Palace (laryngeal cancer).
Felix Baumgartner
Austrian skydiver, daredevil and base jumper (1969–2025).
Born April 20th, 1969 in Salzburg.
Died July 17th, 2025 at 56 years old in Porto Sant'Elpidio (paragliding crash). [ref]
Dan Fogelberg
American singer (1951–2007).
Born August 13th, 1951 in Peoria.
Died December 17th, 2007 at 56 years old in Deer Isle (prostate cancer). [ref]
Anna May Wong
Chinese american actress (1905-1961).
Born January 3rd, 1905 in Los Angeles.
Died February 3rd, 1961 at 56 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).
Betty Grable
American actress and pin-up girl (1916–1973).
Born December 18th, 1916 in St. Louis.
Died July 2nd, 1973 at 56 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer).
Premchand
Hindi author from india (1880–1936).
Born July 31st, 1880 in Varanasi.
Died October 8th, 1936 at 56 years old in Varanasi.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Us army medal of honor recipient (1886–1944).
Born September 13th, 1887 in Oyster Bay.
Died July 12th, 1944 at 56 years old in Méautis (myocardial infarction).
Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer (1883–1939).
Born May 23rd, 1883 in Denver.
Died December 12th, 1939 at 56 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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