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Dead at age 89
1,354 Notable deaths
Chuck Jones
American animator and filmmaker (1912–2002).
Born September 21st, 1912 in Spokane.
Died February 22nd, 2002 at 89 years old in Corona del Mar (heart failure).
Jane Jacobs
American–canadian journalist, author on urbanism and activist (1916-2006).
Born May 4th, 1916 in Scranton. [ref]
Died April 25th, 2006 at 89 years old in Toronto (stroke). [ref]
David McCullough
American historian and author.
Born July 7th, 1933 in Pittsburgh.
Died August 7th, 2022 at 89 years old in Hingham. [ref]
Eugene McCarthy
American politician (1916–2005).
Born March 29th, 1916 in Watkins.
Died December 10th, 2005 at 89 years old in Woodville (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Buck Henry
American actor (1930–2020).
Born December 9th, 1930 in New York City.
Died January 8th, 2020 at 89 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Wayne Shorter
American jazz saxophonist and composer (1933–2023).
Born August 25th, 1933 in Newark.
Died March 2nd, 2023 at 89 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Doyle Brunson
American poker player.
Born August 10th, 1933 in Fisher County.
Died May 14th, 2023 at 89 years old [ref]
Mae Questel
American actress (1908–1998).
Born September 13th, 1908 in The Bronx.
Died January 4th, 1998 at 89 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease).
Conrad Bain
Canadian-american actor, personality, entertainer, and activist (1923–2013).
Born February 4th, 1923 in Lethbridge.
Died January 14th, 2013 at 89 years old in Livermore (stroke). [ref]
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