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Dead at age 62
1,260 Notable deaths
Maurice Ravel
French composer (1875–1937).
Born March 7th, 1875 in Ciboure. [ref]
Died December 28th, 1937 at 62 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris (neurological disorder).
Émile Zola
French novelist, journalist, playwright, and poet (1840–1902).
Born April 2nd, 1840 in rue Saint-Joseph.
Died September 29th, 1902 at 62 years old in 9th arrondissement of Paris (carbon monoxide poisoning).
L. Frank Baum
American author of children's books (1856–1919).
Born May 15th, 1856 in Chittenango. [ref]
Died May 6th, 1919 at 62 years old in Hollywood (stroke). [ref]
Sid James
South african-born british character actor and comedy actor (1913-1976).
Born May 8th, 1913 in Hillbrow.
Died April 26th, 1976 at 62 years old in Sunderland (myocardial infarction).
Gil Scott-Heron
American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author (1949–2011).
Born April 1st, 1949 in Chicago.
Died May 27th, 2011 at 62 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications). [ref]
Kenneth Williams
British actor and comedian (1926–1988).
Born February 22nd, 1926 in Islington.
Died April 15th, 1988 at 62 years old in London Borough of Camden (drug overdose).
Ted Knight
American actor (1923-1986).
Born December 7th, 1923 in Terryville.
Died August 26th, 1986 at 62 years old in Glendale (colorectal cancer).
Geraldine Page
American actress (1924-1987).
Born November 22nd, 1924 in Kirksville.
Died June 13th, 1987 at 62 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Evelyn Waugh
British writer and journalist (1903–1966).
Born October 28th, 1903 in London, West Hampstead.
Died April 10th, 1966 at 62 years old in Combe Florey (myocardial infarction).
Reginald Dyer
British indian army general (1864-1927).
Born October 9th, 1864 in Murree.
Died July 23rd, 1927 at 62 years old in Long Ashton.
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