Deaths by...
229 Notable deaths
by cardiac arrest
Reggie Lewis
American basketball player (1965-1993).
Born November 21st, 1965 in Baltimore.
Died July 27th, 1993 at 27 years old in Waltham (cardiac arrest).
Virginia Apgar
American obstetrical anesthesiologist (1909-1974).
Born June 7th, 1909 in Westfield. [ref]
Died August 7th, 1974 at 65 years old in Columbia University Irving Medical Center (cardiac arrest).
Raila A Odinga
Prime minister of kenya from 2008 to 2013.
Born January 7th, 1945 in Maseno. [ref]
Died October 15th, 2025 at 80 years old in Koothattukulam (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Julie Powell
American blogger.
Born April 20th, 1973 in Austin. [ref]
Died October 26th, 2022 at 49 years old in Olivebridge (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Jean-Marc Vallée
Canadian director, screenwriter, film editor, actor and film producer from québec.
Born March 9th, 1963 in Montreal.
Died December 25th, 2021 at 58 years old in Berthier-sur-Mer (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Abdelaziz Bouteflika
President of algeria.
Born March 2nd, 1937 in Oujda.
Died September 17th, 2021 at 84 years old in Zéralda (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Estée Lauder
American businesswoman.
Born July 1st, 1906 in Corona.
Died April 24th, 2004 at 97 years old in Manhattan (cardiac arrest).
Israr Ahmed
Pakistan muslim scholar.
Born April 26th, 1932 in Hisar.
Died April 14th, 2010 at 77 years old in Lahore (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Ayub Khan
President of pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
Born May 14th, 1907 in Rehana.
Died April 19th, 1974 at 66 years old in Rawalpindi (cardiac arrest).
Maurice Chevalier
French singer, actor, and entertainer (1888–1972).
Born September 12th, 1888 in 20th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died January 1st, 1972 at 83 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris (cardiac arrest). [ref]
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