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298 Notable deaths
 by Alzheimer's disease

Liliane Bettencourt

French heiress, socialite and businesswoman.

Born October 21st, 1922 in 7th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Died September 21st, 2017 at 94 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Sargent Shriver

American diplomat, politician and activist (1915-2011).

Born November 9th, 1915 in Westminster.

Died January 18th, 2011 at 95 years old in Bethesda (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Bill Gates Sr.

American attorney and philanthropist (1925–2020).

Born November 30th, 1925 in Bremerton.

Died September 14th, 2020 at 94 years old in Hood Canal (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Steve Lawrence

American singer and actor (1935–2024).

Born July 8th, 1935 in Brooklyn.

Died March 7th, 2024 at 88 years old in Los Angeles (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Denis Law

Scottish footballer (1940–2025).

Born February 24th, 1940 in Aberdeen.

Died January 17th, 2025 at 84 years old in Aberdeen (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Ruth Buzzi

American actress, comedian, and singer.

Born July 24th, 1936 in Westerly.

Died May 1st, 2025 at 88 years old in Stephenville (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

E. B. White

American writer.

Born July 11th, 1899 in Mount Vernon. [ref]

Died October 1st, 1985 at 86 years old in Brooklin (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Margaret Rutherford

English actress of the television, the theatre and the cinema (1892-1972).

Born May 11th, 1892 in London. [ref]

Died May 22nd, 1972 at 80 years old in Chalfont St Peter (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Otto Preminger

American director, producer and actor (1905–1986).

Born December 5th, 1905 in Vyzhnytsia.

Died April 23rd, 1986 at 80 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease).

James Stockdale

Us navy admiral and aviator (1923–2005).

Born December 23rd, 1923 in Abingdon. [ref]

Died July 5th, 2005 at 81 years old in Coronado (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

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