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1,926 Notable deaths
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Frédéric Mitterrand
French writer, director, television host and politician.
Born August 21st, 1947 in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died March 21st, 2024 at 76 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris (cancer). [ref]
Arturo Di Modica
Italian-american sculptor (1941-2021).
Born January 26th, 1941 in Vittoria.
Died February 19th, 2021 at 80 years old in Vittoria (cancer). [ref]
Inge Scholl
German activist.
Born August 11th, 1917 in Ingersheim an der Jagst.
Died September 4th, 1998 at 81 years old in Leutkirch im Allgäu (cancer). [ref]
Augusta, Lady Gregory
Irish playwright, poet, folklorist (1852-1932).
Born March 15th, 1852 in Loughrea.
Died May 22nd, 1932 at 80 years old in Coole Park (cancer).
Basil Hume
British roman-catholic benedictine monk and prelate, archbishop of westminster, cardinal (1923-1999).
Born March 2nd, 1923 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Died June 17th, 1999 at 76 years old in Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (cancer).
André Watts
American pianist (1946–2023).
Born June 20th, 1946 in Nuremberg.
Died July 12th, 2023 at 77 years old (cancer). [ref]
Willie Bobo
American jazz percussionist (1934–1983).
Born February 28th, 1934 in New York City.
Died September 15th, 1983 at 49 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Thomas O. Paine
American scientist (1921-1992).
Born November 9th, 1921 in Berkeley.
Died May 4th, 1992 at 70 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Peggy Knudsen
American actress (1923–1980).
Born April 22nd, 1923 in Duluth.
Died July 11th, 1980 at 57 years old in Encino (cancer).
Mika Waltari
Finnish writer (1908–1979).
Born September 19th, 1908 in Helsinki.
Died August 26th, 1979 at 70 years old in Helsinki (cancer).
Deaths 661 to 670 of 1926
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