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347 Notable deaths
 by Alzheimer's disease

Phyllis Thaxter

American actress (1919–2012).

Born November 20th, 1919 in Portland.

Died August 14th, 2012 at 92 years old in Longwood (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Jonathan Miller

British theatre director (1934-2019).

Born July 21st, 1934 in London.

Died November 27th, 2019 at 85 years old in London (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Ilene Woods

American actress and singer (1926-2010).

Born May 5th, 1926 in Portsmouth. [ref]

Died July 1st, 2010 at 84 years old in Los Angeles (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Marian Seldes

American stage, film, radio, and television actress (1928–2014).

Born August 23rd, 1928 in Manhattan.

Died October 6th, 2014 at 86 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease).

Drew Struzan

American illustrator (1947–2025).

Born March 18th, 1947 in Oregon City.

Died October 13th, 2025 at 78 years old in Pasadena (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Bob Denard

French mercenary (1929–2007).

Born April 7th, 1929 in Bordeaux.

Died October 13th, 2007 at 78 years old in Pontault-Combault (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Arthur O'Connell

American stage, film and television actor (1908-1981).

Born March 29th, 1908 in Manhattan.

Died May 18th, 1981 at 73 years old in Woodland Hills (Alzheimer's disease).

Mark Eden

English actor (1928-2021).

Born February 14th, 1928 in London.

Died January 1st, 2021 at 92 years old in London (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Tony Booth

English actor (1931-2017).

Born October 9th, 1931 in Liverpool. [ref]

Died September 25th, 2017 at 85 years old in Todmorden (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Balamani Amma

Indian writer and poet (1909–2004).

Born July 19th, 1909 in Punnayurkulam.

Died September 29th, 2004 at 95 years old in Kochi (Alzheimer's disease).

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