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Dead at age 61

1,141 Notable deaths

John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough

British conservative cabinet minister, politician and nobleman (1822-1883).

Born June 2nd, 1822 in Norfolk.

Died July 4th, 1883 at 61 years old in Berkeley Square.

Anton Webern

Austrian composer and conductor.

Born December 3rd, 1883 in Vienna.

Died September 15th, 1945 at 61 years old in Mittersill.

Laura Ziskin

American film and television producer (1950–2011).

Born March 3rd, 1950 in San Fernando Valley.

Died June 12th, 2011 at 61 years old in Santa Monica (breast cancer). [ref]

Teresa Ann Savoy

British-born actress (1955-2017).

Born July 18th, 1955 in London.

Died January 9th, 2017 at 61 years old in Milan. [ref]

Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia

Russian grand duke.

Born April 22nd, 1847 in Saint Petersburg.

Died February 17th, 1909 at 61 years old in Saint Petersburg.

Mary Mara

American actress (1960–2022).

Born September 21st, 1960 in Syracuse.

Died June 26th, 2022 at 61 years old in Cape Vincent (drowning). [ref]

Harold Lowe

British sailor (1882-1944).

Born November 21st, 1882 in Llanrhos.

Died May 12th, 1944 at 61 years old in Deganwy.

Malik Ghulam Muhammad

3rd governor general of pakistan (1895-1956).

Born April 20th, 1895 in Lahore.

Died September 12th, 1956 at 61 years old in Lahore.

James Kottak

American drummer (1962–2024).

Born December 26th, 1962 in Louisville.

Died January 9th, 2024 at 61 years old in Louisville. [ref]

Lesley J. McNair

Recipient of the purple heart medal (1883-1944).

Born May 25th, 1883 in Verndale.

Died July 25th, 1944 at 61 years old in Saint-Lô.

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