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135 Notable deaths
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Kurt Vonnegut
American writer (1922–2007).
Born November 11th, 1922 in Indianapolis. [ref]
Died April 14th, 2007 at 84 years old in New York City (fall). [ref]
Roberto Clemente
Puerto rican baloncesto player (1934-1972).
Born August 18th, 1934 in Carolina.
Died December 31st, 1972 at 38 years old in San Juan (fall).
Jim Neidhart
American professional wrestler and actor (1955-2018).
Born February 8th, 1955 in Tampa.
Died August 13th, 2018 at 63 years old in Wesley Chapel (fall). [ref]
Colin McRae
British racing driver (1968-2007).
Born August 5th, 1968 in Lanark.
Died September 15th, 2007 at 39 years old in Lanark (fall). [ref]
Freeman Dyson
Theoretical physicist and mathematician.
Born December 15th, 1923 in Crowthorne.
Died February 28th, 2020 at 96 years old in Princeton (fall). [ref]
Ashraf Marwan
Egyptian businessman.
Born February 2nd, 1944 in Cairo.
Died June 27th, 2007 at 63 years old in London (fall). [ref]
Arnold Ridley
English playwright and actor (1896-1984).
Born January 7th, 1896 in Bath.
Died March 12th, 1984 at 88 years old in Hillingdon (fall).
Glenn Shadix
American actor (1952-2010).
Born April 15th, 1952 in Bessemer.
Died September 7th, 2010 at 58 years old in Birmingham (fall). [ref]
Göran Kropp
Swedish adventurer (1966-2002).
Born December 11th, 1966 in Eskilstuna.
Died September 30th, 2002 at 35 years old in Vantage (fall).
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