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Dead at age 86
1,701 Notable deaths
Cyd Charisse
American dancer and actress (1921–2008).
Born March 8th, 1922 in Amarillo.
Died June 16th, 2008 at 86 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Man Ray
American artist and photographer (1890-1976).
Born August 27th, 1890 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died November 18th, 1976 at 86 years old in Paris (infectious disease). [ref]
Ed McMahon
American announcer, game show host, actor, and spokesman (1923-2009).
Born March 6th, 1923 in Detroit.
Died June 23rd, 2009 at 86 years old in Los Angeles (bone cancer, pneumonia). [ref]
Stella Stevens
American actress (1938–2023).
Born October 1st, 1936 in Yazoo City. [ref]
Died February 17th, 2023 at 86 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Frances Bavier
American stage and television actress (1902-1989).
Born December 14th, 1902 in New York City.
Died December 6th, 1989 at 86 years old in Siler City (myocardial infarction).
Jimmy Durante
American actor, comedian and singer (1893–1980).
Born February 10th, 1893 in Manhattan.
Died January 29th, 1980 at 86 years old in Santa Monica (pneumonia).
Marjorie Merriweather Post
American businesswoman (1887–1973).
Born March 15th, 1887 in Springfield.
Died September 12th, 1973 at 86 years old in Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.
Dick Van Patten
American actor (1928–2015).
Born December 9th, 1928 in Queens.
Died June 23rd, 2015 at 86 years old in Santa Monica (diabetes).
Victor Mature
American actor (1913–1999).
Born January 29th, 1913 in Louisville.
Died August 4th, 1999 at 86 years old in Rancho Santa Fe (leukemia).
Elgin Baylor
American basketball player, coach, and executive (1934–2021).
Born September 16th, 1934 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
Died March 22nd, 2021 at 86 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
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