Dead at age 56

707 Notable deaths

José Antonio Alonso

Spanish socialist workers' party politician (1960-2017).

Born March 28th, 1960 in León.

Died February 2nd, 2017 at 56 years old in Madrid (lung cancer).

Miroslav Dvořák

Czechoslovak professional ice hockey defenseman (1951-2008).

Born October 11th, 1951 in Hluboká nad Vltavou.

Died June 11th, 2008 at 56 years old in České Budějovice (esophageal cancer). [ref]

Xiao Youmei

Chinese composer (1884-1940).

Born January 7th, 1884 in Zhongshan.

Died December 31st, 1940 at 56 years old in Shanghai.

Sergei Anatoljewitsch Babkow

Russian basketball coach and basketball player.

Born June 5th, 1967 in Biysk.

Died August 21st, 2023 at 56 years old [ref]

Eladio Rojas

Chilean footballer (1934–1991).

Born November 8th, 1934 in Tierra Amarilla.

Died January 13th, 1991 at 56 years old in Viña del Mar.

Veikko Huhtanen

Gymnast.

Born June 5th, 1919 in Vyborg.

Died January 29th, 1976 at 56 years old in Helsinki.

Franco Comotti

Racecar driver.

Born July 24th, 1906 in Brescia.

Died May 10th, 1963 at 56 years old in Bergamo.

Johnny Logan

American basketball player (1921–1977).

Born January 1st, 1921 in Richmond.

Died September 16th, 1977 at 56 years old in Charlotte (stab wound).

Ferdinando Minoia

Italian racing driver (1884-1940).

Born June 2nd, 1884 in Milan.

Died June 28th, 1940 at 56 years old in Milan.

Hans von Bartels

German artist (1856-1913).

Born December 25th, 1856 in Hamburg.

Died October 5th, 1913 at 56 years old in Munich.

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