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54 Notable deaths
by asphyxia
Steve Peregrin Took
English musician (1949–1980).
Born July 28th, 1949 in Eltham. [ref]
Died October 27th, 1980 at 31 years old in North Kensington (asphyxia). [ref]
Roger Williamson
Racecar driver (1948-1973).
Born February 2nd, 1948 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Died July 29th, 1973 at 25 years old in Zandvoort (asphyxia).
Libby Holman
American socialite, actress, singer, and activist (1904-1971).
Born May 23rd, 1904 in Cincinnati.
Died June 18th, 1971 at 67 years old in Stamford (asphyxia).
Joseph Brooks
American director and composer (1938-2011).
Born March 11th, 1938 in New York City.
Died May 22nd, 2011 at 73 years old in New York City (asphyxia). [ref]
Sadegh Hedayat
Iranian writer.
Born February 17th, 1903 in Tehran. [ref]
Died April 9th, 1951 at 48 years old in Paris (asphyxia). [ref]
Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven
German artist and poet (1874 –1927).
Born July 12th, 1874 in Świnoujście. [ref]
Died December 15th, 1927 at 53 years old in Paris (asphyxia). [ref]
Mahmoud al-Mabhouh
Hamas commander (1960-2010).
Born February 14th, 1960 in Jabalia Camp.
Died January 19th, 2010 at 49 years old in Dubai (asphyxia). [ref]
Bella Darvi
Actress (1928-1971).
Born October 23rd, 1928 in Sosnowiec.
Died September 11th, 1971 at 42 years old in Monte Carlo (asphyxia).
Henry Dreyfuss
American industrial designer.
Born March 2nd, 1904 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died October 5th, 1972 at 68 years old in California, South Pasadena (asphyxia). [ref]
Bernard Buffet
French painter.
Born July 10th, 1928 in 9th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died October 4th, 1999 at 71 years old in Tourtour (asphyxia). [ref]
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