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Dead at age 86
1,998 Notable deaths
Ronald Breslow
American chemist (1931–2017).
Born March 14th, 1931 in Rahway.
Died October 25th, 2017 at 86 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer).
Lincoln Almond
American attorney, politician, and member of the republican party (1936–2023).
Born June 16th, 1936 in Pawtucket.
Died January 2nd, 2023 at 86 years old [ref]
Arthur Schmidt
American film editor (1937–2023).
Born June 17th, 1937 in Los Angeles.
Died August 5th, 2023 at 86 years old in Santa Barbara. [ref]
Erik Carlsson
Swedish rally driver.
Born March 5th, 1929 in Trollhättan. [ref]
Died May 27th, 2015 at 86 years old in England.
Princess María Teresa of Parma
Parmese royal and sociologist.
Born July 28th, 1933 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Died March 26th, 2020 at 86 years old in Hôpital Cochin (COVID-19). [ref]
Alice Austen
American photographer (1866–1952).
Born March 17th, 1866 in Rosebank.
Died June 9th, 1952 at 86 years old in Staten Island.
William Huggins
British astronomer (1824–1910).
Born February 7th, 1824 in London.
Died May 12th, 1910 at 86 years old in London.
William Witney
American director (1915-2002).
Born May 15th, 1915 in Lawton.
Died March 17th, 2002 at 86 years old in Jackson.
Robert Merrihew Adams
American philosopher (1937-2024).
Born September 8th, 1937 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died April 16th, 2024 at 86 years old in Montgomery Township. [ref]
Clayton Keith Yeutter
American politician (1930–2017).
Born December 10th, 1930 in Eustis.
Died March 4th, 2017 at 86 years old in Potomac (colorectal cancer).
Deaths 751 to 760 of 1998
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