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Dead at age 71
1,927 Notable deaths
David Thomas
American musician and songwriter.
Born June 14th, 1953 in Miami.
Died April 23rd, 2025 at 71 years old in Brighton and Hove. [ref]
Helen Schucman
American clinical and research psychologist (1909–1981).
Born July 14th, 1909 in New York City.
Died February 9th, 1981 at 71 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer).
Edwin Landseer
English painter (1802-1873).
Born March 7th, 1802 in London.
Died October 1st, 1873 at 71 years old in London.
Brenda De Banzie
English actress (1909-1981).
Born July 28th, 1909 in Manchester.
Died March 5th, 1981 at 71 years old in Haywards Heath.
Kenny Clarke
American jazz drummer (1914–1985).
Born January 9th, 1914 in Pittsburgh.
Died January 26th, 1985 at 71 years old in Montreuil.
Willard Libby
American physical chemist.
Born December 17th, 1908 in Grand Valley.
Died September 8th, 1980 at 71 years old in Los Angeles.
Bernard Buffet
French painter (1928–1999).
Born July 10th, 1928 in 9th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died October 4th, 1999 at 71 years old in Tourtour (asphyxia). [ref]
Chris Cross
English bass guitarist (1952–2024).
Born July 14th, 1952 in Tottenham.
Died March 25th, 2024 at 71 years old in London. [ref]
Bora Đorđević
Serbian singer (1952–2024).
Born November 1st, 1952 in Čačak.
Died September 4th, 2024 at 71 years old in Ljubljana (pneumonia). [ref]
Rosemary Sutcliff
English novelist (1920–1992).
Born December 14th, 1920 in West Clandon, East Clandon.
Died July 23rd, 1992 at 71 years old in St Richard's Hospital.
Deaths 291 to 300 of 1927
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