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Dead at age 74
1,427 Notable deaths
Leonard Cheshire
Recipient of the victoria cross (1917-1992).
Born September 7th, 1917 in Chester.
Died July 31st, 1992 at 74 years old in Cavendish (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Susana Dosamantes
Mexican actress (1948-2022).
Born January 9th, 1948 in Guadalajara.
Died July 2nd, 2022 at 74 years old in Miami (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Ryszard Kapuściński
Polish journalist, photographer, poet and author.
Born March 4th, 1932 in Pinsk. [ref]
Died January 23rd, 2007 at 74 years old in Warsaw (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Mantovani
Anglo-italian conductor, composer and light orchestra-styled entertainer.
Born November 15th, 1905 in Venice. [ref]
Died March 30th, 1980 at 74 years old in Royal Tunbridge Wells. [ref]
Woody Herman
American recording artist, clarinetist, band leader.
Born May 16th, 1913 in Milwaukee. [ref]
Died October 29th, 1987 at 74 years old in Los Angeles (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]
Vivian Blaine
Actress, singer (1921-1995).
Born November 21st, 1921 in Newark. [ref]
Died December 9th, 1995 at 74 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Fourth caliph of the messiah.
Born December 18th, 1928 in Qadian.
Died April 19th, 2003 at 74 years old in London.
Louise of Sweden
Queen consort of denmark; wife of frederick viii of denmark.
Born October 31st, 1851 in Stockholm Palace. [ref]
Died March 20th, 1926 at 74 years old in Amalienborg. [ref]
Robert Hughes
Australian critic, historian, and writer (1938–2012).
Born July 28th, 1938 in Sydney. [ref]
Died August 6th, 2012 at 74 years old in The Bronx (disease). [ref]
Damo Suzuki
Japanese musician (1950–2024).
Born January 16th, 1950 in Japan.
Died February 9th, 2024 at 74 years old [ref]
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams