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Dead at age 69
1,791 Notable deaths
Zora Neale Hurston
African american folklorist, novelist, short story writer, and civic rights advocate (1891–1960).
Born January 7th, 1891 in Notasulga.
Died January 28th, 1960 at 69 years old in Fort Pierce (stroke).
Roger Lloyd-Pack
British actor (1944-2014).
Born February 8th, 1944 in Islington. [ref]
Died January 15th, 2014 at 69 years old in Kentish Town (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Motilal Nehru
Indian lawyer and politician (1861–1931).
Died February 6th, 1931 at 69 years old in Lucknow.
Greg Lake
English bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer (1947–2016).
Born November 10th, 1947 in Poole.
Died December 7th, 2016 at 69 years old in London (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Kim Jong-il
Supreme leader of north korea from 1994 to 2011.
Born February 16th, 1942 in Vyatskoye. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2011 at 69 years old in Pyongyang (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Captain Beefheart
American musician and painter (1941-2010).
Born January 15th, 1941 in Glendale. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2010 at 69 years old in Arcata (multiple sclerosis). [ref]
Nancy Kulp
Actress (1921-1991).
Born August 28th, 1921 in Harrisburg.
Died February 3rd, 1991 at 69 years old in Palm Desert (cancer).
Vincent J. McMahon
American professional wrestling promoter (1914–1984).
Born July 6th, 1914 in Harlem. [ref]
Died May 27th, 1984 at 69 years old in Miami-Dade County (cancer). [ref]
Ken Stabler
American football player (1945-2015).
Born December 25th, 1945 in Foley.
Died July 8th, 2015 at 69 years old in Gulfport (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Bobby Jones
American amateur golfer and lawyer (1902–1971).
Born March 17th, 1902 in Atlanta.
Died December 18th, 1971 at 69 years old in Atlanta (neurological disorder).
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