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84 Notable deaths
by falling from height
Samuel Wanjiru
Kenyan athlete (1986–2011).
Born November 10th, 1986 in Nyahururu.
Died May 15th, 2011 at 24 years old in Nyahururu (falling from height). [ref]
Tony Meehan
British musician (1943–2005).
Born March 2nd, 1943 in Hampstead.
Died November 28th, 2005 at 62 years old in Paddington (falling from height). [ref]
Andrew Sarris
American film critic (1928-2012).
Born October 31st, 1928 in New York City.
Died June 20th, 2012 at 83 years old in New York City (falling from height). [ref]
Mineichi Koga
Japanese admiral (1885–1944).
Born September 25th, 1885 in Nishimatsuura district.
Died March 31st, 1944 at 58 years old in Davao City (falling from height).
John Pulman
English snooker player (1923–1998).
Born December 12th, 1923 in Devon.
Died December 25th, 1998 at 75 years old in Northampton (falling from height).
Ruth Ann Minner
American politician and businesswoman (1935–2021).
Born January 17th, 1935 in Milford. [ref]
Died November 4th, 2021 at 86 years old in Milford (falling from height). [ref]
Wouter Weylandt
Belgian road bicycle racer (1984-2011).
Born September 27th, 1984 in Ghent.
Died May 9th, 2011 at 26 years old in Mezzanego (falling from height). [ref]
Neva Patterson
American film, stage and television actress (1920–2010).
Born February 10th, 1920 in Nevada.
Died December 14th, 2010 at 90 years old in Brentwood (falling from height). [ref]
Vladimir Shklyarov
Russian ballet dancer (1985–2024).
Born February 9th, 1985 in Saint Petersburg.
Died November 16th, 2024 at 39 years old in Saint Petersburg (falling from height). [ref]
Fritz Wunderlich
German opera singer (1930–1966).
Born September 26th, 1930 in Kusel.
Died September 17th, 1966 at 35 years old in Heidelberg (falling from height).
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