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Dead at age 61

848 Notable deaths

Anthony Bourdain

American chef and television personality (1956-2018).

Born June 25th, 1956 in New York City. [ref]

Died June 8th, 2018 at 61 years old in Kaysersberg Vignoble (hanging). [ref]

Ernest Hemingway

American author and journalist (1899-1961).

Born July 21st, 1899 in Oak Park. [ref]

Died July 2nd, 1961 at 61 years old in Ketchum (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Benito Mussolini

Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the national fascist party.

Born July 29th, 1883 in Predappio. [ref]

Died April 28th, 1945 at 61 years old in Giulino (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Bill Paxton

American actor and filmmaker (1955–2017).

Born May 17th, 1955 in Fort Worth.

Died February 25th, 2017 at 61 years old in Los Angeles (stroke). [ref]

John Gotti

American crime boss (1940–2002).

Born October 27th, 1940 in The Bronx.

Died June 10th, 2002 at 61 years old in Springfield (esophageal cancer).

Norm Macdonald

Canadian comedian (1959–2021).

Born October 17th, 1959 in Quebec City.

Died September 14th, 2021 at 61 years old in Duarte (cancer). [ref]

Andre Braugher

American actor (1962–2023).

Born July 1st, 1962 in Chicago.

Died December 11th, 2023 at 61 years old in South Orange (lung cancer). [ref]

Roddy Piper

Canadian professional wrestler (1954-2015).

Born April 17th, 1954 in Saskatoon.

Died July 31st, 2015 at 61 years old in Hollywood (cardiac arrest).

Tom Sizemore

American actor (1961–2023).

Born November 29th, 1961 in Detroit.

Died March 3rd, 2023 at 61 years old in Burbank, Los Angeles (intracranial aneurysm). [ref]

Miguel Ferrer

American actor (1955-2017).

Born February 7th, 1955 in Santa Monica.

Died January 19th, 2017 at 61 years old in Los Angeles (laryngeal cancer). [ref]

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