Dead at age 71
1,471 Notable deaths
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
American comedian and actor (1905–1977).
Born September 18th, 1905 in Oakland.
Died February 28th, 1977 at 71 years old in Los Angeles (cardiovascular disease).
Georgette Heyer
British historical romance and detective fiction novelist.
Born August 16th, 1902 in Wimbledon. [ref]
Died July 4th, 1974 at 71 years old in Guy's Hospital. [ref]
Madison Grant
American lawyer, eugenicist, and conservationist (1865–1937).
Born November 19th, 1865 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 30th, 1937 at 71 years old in New York City (nephritis).
Bill Hunter
Australian actor (1940–2011).
Born February 27th, 1940 in Ballarat.
Died May 21st, 2011 at 71 years old in Kew (liver cancer). [ref]
John Colicos
Canadian actor (1928-2000).
Born December 10th, 1928 in Toronto.
Died March 6th, 2000 at 71 years old in Toronto (myocardial infarction).
Alan Clark
British politician (1928-1999).
Born April 13th, 1928 in Paddington.
Died September 5th, 1999 at 71 years old in Kent (brain cancer).
Brian Jacques
British fiction writer known for redwall animal fantasy novels (1939-2011).
Born June 15th, 1939 in Liverpool. [ref]
Died February 5th, 2011 at 71 years old in Liverpool (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ivan Ilyin
Russian philosopher.
Born April 9th, 1883 in Moscow.
Died December 21st, 1954 at 71 years old in Zollikon. [ref]
Paul Signac
French painter (1863–1935).
Born November 11th, 1863 in Paris.
Died August 15th, 1935 at 71 years old in Paris (sepsis).
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I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life. Corazon Aquino