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Dead at age 61

848 Notable deaths

Catherine Leroy

French photojournalist (1944-2006).

Born August 27th, 1944 in Sannois. [ref]

Died July 8th, 2006 at 61 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer). [ref]

Hans Reichenbach

German–american philosopher.

Born September 26th, 1891 in Hamburg.

Died April 9th, 1953 at 61 years old in Los Angeles.

Nancy Carroll

American actress (1903–1965).

Born November 19th, 1903 in New York City.

Died August 6th, 1965 at 61 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction, aneurysm).

Ella T. Grasso

American politician; 83rd governor of connecticut (1975-80).

Born May 10th, 1919 in Windsor Locks.

Died February 5th, 1981 at 61 years old in Hartford (ovarian cancer).

Peter "Navy" Tuiasosopo

Samoan-american actor (1963–2025).

Born December 22nd, 1963 in San Pedro.

Died February 10th, 2025 at 61 years old in Phoenix. [ref]

John Mayhew

British musician (1947-2009).

Born March 27th, 1947 in United Kingdom.

Died March 26th, 2009 at 61 years old in Scotland. [ref]

Josef Suk

Czech composer and violinist (1874-1935).

Born January 4th, 1874 in Křečovice. [ref]

Died May 29th, 1935 at 61 years old in Benešov. [ref]

Gerald du Maurier

British actor and manager.

Born March 26th, 1873 in London.

Died April 11th, 1934 at 61 years old in London (colorectal cancer).

Pál Teleki

Prime minister of hungary (1879–1941).

Born November 1st, 1879 in Budapest.

Died April 3rd, 1941 at 61 years old in Budapest (gunshot wound).

Irene Lentz—Maud

American costume designer (1900.–1962.).

Born December 8th, 1900 in South Dakota, Baker.

Died November 15th, 1962 at 61 years old in Los Angeles.

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