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179 Notable deaths
by falling from height
Rose Mofford
First woman governor and the first woman secretary of state.
Born June 10th, 1922 in Globe. [ref]
Died September 15th, 2016 at 94 years old in Phoenix (falling from height). [ref]
Dorothea Mackellar
Australian poet (1885–1968).
Born July 1st, 1885 in Sydney.
Died January 14th, 1968 at 82 years old in Paddington (falling from height).
Paul Rée
Prussian doctor (1849–1901).
Born November 21st, 1849 in Niepars.
Died October 28th, 1901 at 51 years old in Canton of the Grisons (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]
Ehud Netzer
Israeli archaeologist (1934–2010).
Born May 13th, 1934 in Jerusalem.
Died October 28th, 2010 at 76 years old in Jerusalem (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).
Frits Philips
Dutch entrepreneur (1905–2005).
Born April 16th, 1905 in Eindhoven.
Died December 5th, 2005 at 100 years old in Eindhoven (falling from height).
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