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132 Notable deaths
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Dmitry Utkin
Russian military officer, neo-nazi, founder of wagner group (1970–2023).
Born June 11th, 1970 in Asbest.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 53 years old in Kuzhenkino (aviation accident). [ref]
Graham Hill
British racing driver.
Born February 15th, 1929 in Hampstead. [ref]
Died November 29th, 1975 at 46 years old in Arkley (aviation accident). [ref]
Alexandros Onassis
Greek businessman, son of aristotle onassis.
Born April 30th, 1948 in New York.
Died January 23rd, 1973 at 24 years old in Athens (aviation accident).
Leslie Howard
British actor (1893-1943).
Born April 3rd, 1893 in London. [ref]
Died June 1st, 1943 at 50 years old in Cedeira (aviation accident). [ref]
Steve Gaines
American musician (1949–1977).
Born September 14th, 1949 in Seneca. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1977 at 28 years old in Gillsburg (aviation accident). [ref]
Vijay Rupani
Chief minister of gujarat from 2016 to 2021.
Born August 2nd, 1956 in Yangon.
Died June 12th, 2025 at 68 years old in Ahmedabad (aviation accident).
Steve Fossett
American businessman, record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer.
Born April 22nd, 1944 in Jackson. [ref]
Died September 3rd, 2007 at 63 years old in Lima (aviation accident). [ref]
Cassie Gaines
American singer (1948–1977).
Born January 9th, 1948 in Seneca.
Died October 20th, 1977 at 29 years old in Gillsburg (aviation accident).
Duncan Edwards
Association footballer (1936-1958).
Born October 1st, 1936 in Dudley.
Died February 21st, 1958 at 21 years old in Munich (aviation accident).
Lin Biao
Vice chairman of the communist party of china (1907-1971).
Born December 5th, 1907.
Died September 13th, 1971 at 63 years old in Öndörkhaan (aviation accident). [ref]
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