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309 Notable deaths
by Alzheimer's disease
Wayne Northrop
American actor (1947–2024).
Born April 12th, 1947 in Sumner.
Died November 29th, 2024 at 77 years old in Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Dorian Leigh
American model (1917-2008).
Born April 23rd, 1917 in San Antonio.
Died July 7th, 2008 at 91 years old in Falls Church (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Colin Welland
British actor (1934-2015).
Born July 4th, 1934 in Liverpool.
Died November 2nd, 2015 at 81 years old in London (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa
Canadian-american academic and politician (1906–1992).
Born July 18th, 1906 in Vancouver.
Died February 27th, 1992 at 85 years old in Greenbrae (Alzheimer's disease).
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).
Halldór Laxness
Icelandic author (1902-1998).
Born April 23rd, 1902 in Reykjavík. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1998 at 95 years old in Mosfellsbær (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Charles Portis
American writer (1933–2020).
Born December 28th, 1933 in El Dorado.
Died February 17th, 2020 at 86 years old in Little Rock (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
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]
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]
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