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Dead at age 81
1,500 Notable deaths
Adnan Khashoggi
Saudi arabian businessman (1935-2017).
Born July 25th, 1935 in Mecca.
Died June 6th, 2017 at 81 years old in Lambeth (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Robert Wolders
Dutch actor.
Born September 28th, 1936 in Rotterdam.
Died July 12th, 2018 at 81 years old in Malibu. [ref]
Yaphet Kotto
American actor (1939–2021).
Born November 15th, 1939 in New York City.
Died March 15th, 2021 at 81 years old in Manila. [ref]
The Iron Sheik
Iranian-american professional wrestler (1942–2023).
Born March 15th, 1942 in Damghan.
Died June 7th, 2023 at 81 years old in Fayetteville. [ref]
Daphne du Maurier
British writer.
Born May 13th, 1907 in London. [ref]
Died April 19th, 1989 at 81 years old in Par. [ref]
Vivienne Westwood
British fashion designer (1941–2022).
Born April 8th, 1941 in Tintwistle.
Died December 29th, 2022 at 81 years old in Clapham. [ref]
Kenny Baker
British actor and musician (1934-2016).
Born August 24th, 1934 in Birmingham.
Died August 13th, 2016 at 81 years old in Preston (lung disease). [ref]
John XXIII
Head of the catholic church from 1958 to 1963.
Born November 25th, 1881 in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII.
Died June 3rd, 1963 at 81 years old in Vatican City (stomach cancer).
Ben Gazzara
American actor (1930-2012).
Born August 28th, 1930 in Manhattan.
Died February 3rd, 2012 at 81 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Pat Nixon
First lady of the united states (1969—1974).
Born March 16th, 1912 in Ely.
Died June 22nd, 1993 at 81 years old in Park Ridge (lung cancer).
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