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97 Notable deaths
by falling
Jilly Cooper
British writer (1937–2025).
Born February 21st, 1937 in Hornchurch.
Died October 5th, 2025 at 88 years old in Bisley (falling). [ref]
Franz Reichelt
Austro-hungarian-born french parachuting pioneer.
Born October 16th, 1878 in Štětí. [ref]
Died February 4th, 1912 at 33 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris (falling). [ref]
Brad Bufanda
American actor (1983–2017).
Born May 4th, 1983 in Orange County.
Died November 1st, 2017 at 34 years old in Los Angeles (falling). [ref]
Francesca Woodman
American photographer (1958 - 1981).
Born April 3rd, 1958 in Denver.
Died January 21st, 1981 at 22 years old in New York City (falling).
Edwin Howard Armstrong
American electrical engineer and inventor (1890–1954).
Born December 18th, 1890 in Manhattan.
Died February 1st, 1954 at 63 years old in New York City (falling).
Soad Hosny
Egyptian actress (1943–2001).
Born January 26th, 1943 in Cairo.
Died June 21st, 2001 at 58 years old in Stuart Tower (falling).
Jeanne Hébuterne
French painter (1898–1920).
Born April 6th, 1898 in Meaux.
Died January 26th, 1920 at 21 years old in Paris (falling).
Jūzō Itami
Japanese actor, film director (1933–1997).
Born May 15th, 1933 in Kyoto, Ukyō Ward.
Died December 20th, 1997 at 64 years old in Tokyo, Minato (falling).
Robert Atkins
American cardiologist (1930-2003).
Born October 17th, 1930 in Columbus.
Died April 17th, 2003 at 72 years old in New York City (falling).
Milan Nedić
Serbian general and politician (1878-1946).
Born September 2nd, 1878 in Grocka City Municipality. [ref]
Died February 4th, 1946 at 67 years old in Belgrade (falling).
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