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Dead at age 81
1,738 Notable deaths
Bronko Nagurski
Canadian-born american football player and professional wrestler (1908–1990).
Born November 3rd, 1908 in Rainy River.
Died January 7th, 1990 at 81 years old in International Falls.
Nelson DeMille
American writer (1943–2024).
Born August 23rd, 1943 in Jamaica. [ref]
Died September 17th, 2024 at 81 years old in Mineola (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Robert Stigwood
Australian producer.
Born April 16th, 1934 in Adelaide.
Died January 4th, 2016 at 81 years old in Newport. [ref]
Selma Lagerlöf
Swedish writer (1858–1940).
Born November 20th, 1858 in Östra Ämtervik church parish. [ref]
Died March 16th, 1940 at 81 years old in Östra Ämtervik church parish (stroke).
John Kerr
American actor and lawyer (1931–2013).
Born November 15th, 1931 in New York City.
Died February 2nd, 2013 at 81 years old in Pasadena (heart failure).
Princess Margaret of Prussia
Prussian princess; youngest child of frederick iii, german emperor, and victoria, princess royal.
Born April 22nd, 1872 in Potsdam.
Died January 22nd, 1954 at 81 years old in Schönberg.
Kenny Lynch
British actor and musician (1938-2019).
Born March 18th, 1938 in Stepney.
Died December 18th, 2019 at 81 years old (prostate cancer).
Bob Love
American basketball player (1942–2024).
Born December 8th, 1942 in Bastrop.
Died November 18th, 2024 at 81 years old in Chicago (cancer). [ref]
António Egas Moniz
Portuguese politian and neurosurgeon (1874-1955).
Born November 29th, 1874 in Avanca.
Died December 13th, 1955 at 81 years old in Lisbon.
Lamont Dozier
American singer, songwriter and record producer.
Born June 16th, 1941 in Detroit.
Died August 8th, 2022 at 81 years old [ref]
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