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Dead at age 68
1,586 Notable deaths
Alexander Werth
Russian-born british writer, journalist, and war correspondent (1901-1969).
Born February 4th, 1901 in Saint Petersburg.
Died March 5th, 1969 at 68 years old in Paris.
Eliza Orzeszkowa
Polish writer.
Born June 6th, 1841 in Miĺkaŭščyna.
Died May 18th, 1910 at 68 years old in Horadnia (cardiovascular disease).
George William Curtis
American writer (1824–1892).
Born February 24th, 1824 in New York City.
Died August 31st, 1892 at 68 years old in New York City.
William Archer
Scottish critic and translator (1856–1924).
Born September 23rd, 1856 in Perth.
Died December 27th, 1924 at 68 years old in London.
Victoria Forde
American actress (1896-1964).
Born April 21st, 1896 in New York City.
Died July 24th, 1964 at 68 years old in Beverly Hills.
Richard Stika
Catholic bishop.
Born July 4th, 1957 in St. Louis.
Died February 17th, 2026 at 68 years old in Knoxville. [ref]
Malek Jahan Khanom
Regent of persia, qajar queen mother and princess (1805-1873).
Born February 26th, 1805 in Tehran.
Died April 2nd, 1873 at 68 years old in Tehran.
George S. Houston
American politician, alabama (1811-1879).
Born January 17th, 1811 in Franklin.
Died December 31st, 1879 at 68 years old in Athens (heart disease). [ref]
Henrietta Rae
English painter (1859–1928).
Born December 30th, 1859 in London. [ref]
Died March 28th, 1928 at 68 years old in Upper Norwood.
Harry Stradling
Cinematographer (1901-1970).
Born September 1st, 1901 in Newark.
Died February 14th, 1970 at 68 years old in Hollywood.
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