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203 Notable deaths
by drowning
Jean Tatlock
American activist (1914-1944).
Born February 21st, 1914 in Ann Arbor.
Died January 5th, 1944 at 29 years old in San Francisco (drowning).
Edward Smith
Captain of the rms titanic (1850–1912).
Born January 27th, 1850 in Hanley.
Died April 15th, 1912 at 62 years old in North Atlantic Ocean (drowning).
José Fernández
Cuban-american baseball player.
Born July 31st, 1992 in Santa Clara, Pinar del Río.
Died September 25th, 2016 at 24 years old in Florida, Miami Beach (drowning). [ref]
Ludwig II of Bavaria
King of bavaria (1845–1886).
Born August 25th, 1845 in Nymphenburg Palace. [ref]
Died June 13th, 1886 at 40 years old in Lake Starnberg (drowning). [ref]
Franco Columbu
Italian bodybuilder and actor (1941–2019).
Born August 7th, 1941 in Ollolai.
Died August 30th, 2019 at 78 years old in Olbia (drowning). [ref]
Osamu Dazai
Japanese author.
Born June 19th, 1909 in Kanagi.
Died June 13th, 1948 at 38 years old in Mitaka (drowning). [ref]
Harold Holt
Australian politician, 17th prime minister of australia (1908-1967).
Born August 5th, 1908 in Stanmore.
Died December 19th, 1967 at 59 years old in Cheviot Beach (drowning).
Shad Gaspard
American professional wrestler, actor and basketball player (1981-2020).
Born January 13th, 1981 in Brooklyn.
Died May 17th, 2020 at 39 years old in Venice (drowning). [ref]
Carol Wayne
American actress (1942-1985).
Born September 6th, 1942 in Chicago.
Died January 13th, 1985 at 42 years old in Manzanillo (drowning).
Thomas Andrews
British businessman and shipbuilder (1873–1912).
Born February 7th, 1873 in Comber.
Died April 15th, 1912 at 39 years old in Titanic (drowning).
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