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298 Notable deaths
 by Alzheimer's disease

Evan Mecham

American politician and businessman (1924-2008).

Born May 12th, 1924 in Duchesne.

Died February 21st, 2008 at 83 years old in Phoenix (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Charles Portis

American writer.

Born December 28th, 1933 in El Dorado.

Died February 17th, 2020 at 86 years old in Little Rock (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

William Proxmire

American politician (1915–2005).

Born November 11th, 1915 in Lake Forest.

Died December 15th, 2005 at 90 years old in Sykesville (Alzheimer's disease).

Sian Barbara Allen

American actress (1946–2025).

Born July 12th, 1946 in Reading.

Died March 31st, 2025 at 78 years old in Chapel Hill (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Stan Bowles

English footballer (1948–2024).

Born December 24th, 1948 in Collyhurst. [ref]

Died February 24th, 2024 at 75 years old in Manchester (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Pierre Schaeffer

French composer and musicologist.

Born August 14th, 1910 in Nancy. [ref]

Died August 19th, 1995 at 85 years old in Aix-en-Provence (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Beatrice Lillie

Canadian actress.

Born May 29th, 1894 in Toronto.

Died January 20th, 1989 at 94 years old in Henley-on-Thames (Alzheimer's disease).

Kenneth Griffith

Welsh actor (1921-2006).

Born October 12th, 1921 in Tenby.

Died June 25th, 2006 at 84 years old in Penally (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Frances Reid

American actress (1914-2010).

Born December 9th, 1914 in Wichita Falls.

Died February 3rd, 2010 at 95 years old in Los Angeles (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Molly Picon

American actress (1898-1992).

Born June 1st, 1898 in New York City. [ref]

Died April 5th, 1992 at 93 years old in Lancaster (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

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