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1,882 Notable deaths
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Willie Bobo
American musician.
Born February 28th, 1934 in New York City. [ref]
Died September 15th, 1983 at 49 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]
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).
John Emery
American actor.
Born May 20th, 1905 in New York City.
Died November 16th, 1964 at 59 years old in New York City (cancer).
Jill Murphy
Uk children's writer.
Born July 5th, 1949 in Greater London.
Died August 18th, 2021 at 72 years old in St Mabyn (cancer). [ref]
Sacha Guitry
French playwright and filmmaker (1885-1957).
Born February 21st, 1885 in Saint Petersburg. [ref]
Died July 24th, 1957 at 72 years old in Paris (cancer). [ref]
Jacques Parizeau
Canadian politician (1930-2015).
Born August 9th, 1930 in Montreal.
Died June 1st, 2015 at 84 years old in Montreal (cancer). [ref]
Albert Hague
American songwriter (1920–2001).
Born October 13th, 1920 in Berlin.
Died November 12th, 2001 at 81 years old in Marina del Rey (cancer).
Ramón Grau
President of cuba (1887-1969).
Born September 13th, 1887 in La Palma.
Died July 28th, 1969 at 81 years old in Havana (cancer).
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