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1,761 Notable deaths
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Junko Tabei
Japanese mountain climber (1939-2016).
Born September 22nd, 1939 in Miharu.
Died October 20th, 2016 at 77 years old in Kawagoe (cancer). [ref]
Pappy Boyington
United states marine corps aviator and medal of honor recipient (1912-1988).
Born December 4th, 1912 in Coeur d'Alene.
Died January 11th, 1988 at 75 years old in Fresno (cancer).
Murray Hamilton
American actor (1923–1986).
Born March 24th, 1923 in Washington. [ref]
Died September 1st, 1986 at 63 years old in Washington (cancer). [ref]
Johnny Mercer
American lyricist, songwriter, singer and music professional (1909-1976).
Born November 18th, 1909 in Savannah. [ref]
Died June 25th, 1976 at 66 years old in Hollywood (cancer). [ref]
Mary Ellen Trainor
American actress (1952-2015).
Born July 8th, 1952 in San Francisco.
Died May 20th, 2015 at 62 years old in Montecito (cancer).
Rod Temperton
English songwriter, musician, vocalist, and record producer (1949-2016).
Born October 9th, 1949 in Cleethorpes.
Died September 25th, 2016 at 66 years old in London (cancer).
Tito Vilanova
Spanish footballer and manager (1968-2014).
Born September 17th, 1968 in Bellcaire d'Empordà.
Died April 25th, 2014 at 45 years old in Barcelona (cancer).
John Casablancas
American modeling agent, scout.
Born December 12th, 1942 in New York City.
Died July 20th, 2013 at 70 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer).
Erving Goffman
Sociologist, writer, and academic (1922–1982).
Born June 11th, 1922 in Mannville. [ref]
Died November 20th, 1982 at 60 years old in Philadelphia (cancer). [ref]
John Houseman
Romanian-born british–american actor and film producer (1902-1988).
Born September 22nd, 1902 in Bucharest. [ref]
Died October 31st, 1988 at 86 years old in Malibu (cancer). [ref]
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