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347 Notable deaths
by Alzheimer's disease
S. I. 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.
Died February 9th, 1998 at 95 years old in Mosfellsbær (Alzheimer's disease).
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]
Elizabeth Clare Prophet
American religious leader (1939–2009).
Born April 8th, 1939 in Long Branch.
Died October 15th, 2009 at 70 years old in Bozeman (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).
Charles Beaumont
American writer (1929-1967).
Born January 2nd, 1929 in Chicago. [ref]
Died February 21st, 1967 at 38 years old in Woodland Hills (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
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