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3 Notable deaths
by bacterial meningitis
Jeff Beck
English guitarist (1944–2023).
Born June 24th, 1944 in Wallington.
Died January 10th, 2023 at 78 years old in Wadhurst (bacterial meningitis). [ref]
Heinrich Schliemann
German businessman and archaeologist (1822–1890).
Born January 6th, 1822 in Neubukow. [ref]
Died December 26th, 1890 at 68 years old in Naples (bacterial meningitis). [ref]
J. P. R. Williams
Welsh rugby union footballer (1949–2024).
Born March 2nd, 1949 in Bridgend.
Died January 8th, 2024 at 74 years old in Cardiff (bacterial meningitis). [ref]
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