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Dead at age 70
1,399 Notable deaths
David Wilkie
British swimmer, olympic gold medallist, world champion, former world record-holder.
Born March 8th, 1954 in Colombo. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 2024 at 70 years old (cancer). [ref]
Frank Knox
47th secretary of the navy of the united states (1874-1944).
Born January 1st, 1874 in Boston.
Died April 28th, 1944 at 70 years old in Washington, D.C. (myocardial infarction).
Edith Cowan
Australian politician - first female in an australian parliament.
Born August 2nd, 1861 in Geraldton.
Died June 9th, 1932 at 70 years old in Subiaco.
Don Mitchell
American actor (1943-2013).
Born March 17th, 1943 in Houston.
Died December 8th, 2013 at 70 years old in Encino. [ref]
Farooq Leghari
Pakistani politician (1940-2010).
Born May 29th, 1940 in Choti Zareen.
Died October 20th, 2010 at 70 years old in Rawalpindi (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Max Reinhardt
Theatre director and actor (1873-1943).
Born September 9th, 1873 in Baden.
Died October 31st, 1943 at 70 years old in New York City (stroke).
Gary Beach
American actor (1947-2018).
Born October 10th, 1947 in Alexandria.
Died July 17th, 2018 at 70 years old in Palm Springs. [ref]
Richard Diebenkorn
American painter (1922-1993).
Born April 22nd, 1922 in Portland. [ref]
Died March 30th, 1993 at 70 years old in Berkeley. [ref]
Francis Chichester
New zealand yacht racer (1901–1972).
Born September 17th, 1901 in Barnstaple.
Died August 26th, 1972 at 70 years old in Plymouth (lung cancer).
John Renbourn
English guitarist and songwriter.
Born August 8th, 1944 in Marylebone.
Died March 26th, 2015 at 70 years old in Hawick (myocardial infarction).
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All men think that all men are mortal but themselves. Edward Young