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66 Notable deaths
by falling from height
Bill Maynard
English comedian and actor (1928–2018).
Born October 8th, 1928 in Farnham.
Died March 30th, 2018 at 89 years old in Leicestershire (falling from height). [ref]
Maria Tallchief
American ballerina (1925–2013).
Born January 24th, 1925 in Fairfax.
Died April 11th, 2013 at 88 years old in Chicago (falling from height).
Karl Wallenda
German stunt performer (1905-1978).
Born January 21st, 1905 in Magdeburg.
Died March 22nd, 1978 at 73 years old in San Juan (falling from height).
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Nigerian educator, political campaigner, suffragist, and women's rights activist.
Born October 25th, 1900 in Abeokuta. [ref]
Died April 13th, 1978 at 77 years old in Lagos (falling from height). [ref]
Ray Conniff
American bandleader and arranger best known for his ray conniff singers during the 1960s (1916-2002).
Born November 6th, 1916 in Attleboro.
Died October 12th, 2002 at 85 years old in Escondido (falling from height).
Prince Friso of the Netherlands
Second son of beatrix of the netherlands and claus von amsberg; brother of king willem-alexander of the netherlands (1968-2013).
Born September 25th, 1968 in University Medical Center Utrecht.
Died August 12th, 2013 at 44 years old in The Hague (falling from height).
Chief Jay Strongbow
American professional wrestler (1928-2012).
Born October 4th, 1928 in Nutley.
Died April 3rd, 2012 at 83 years old in Griffin (falling from height). [ref]
Thea von Harbou
German screenwriter (1888–1954).
Born December 27th, 1888 in Tauperlitz.
Died July 1st, 1954 at 65 years old in West Berlin (falling from height).
Ed Delahanty
Major league baseball outfielder.
Born October 30th, 1867 in Cleveland.
Died July 2nd, 1903 at 35 years old in Niagara Falls (falling from height).
Steven Kanumba
Film actor, writer and director (1984-2012).
Born January 8th, 1984 in Shinyanga.
Died April 7th, 2012 at 28 years old in Dar es Salaam (falling from height). [ref]
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