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96 Notable deaths
by gunshot wound
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian independence activist (1869–1948).
Born October 2nd, 1869 in Porbandar. [ref]
Died January 30th, 1948 at 78 years old in Gandhi Smriti (gunshot wound). [ref]
John Lennon
British musician (1940–1980).
Born October 9th, 1940 in Liverpool Maternity Hospital.
Died December 8th, 1980 at 40 years old in New York City (gunshot wound).
Phil Hartman
Canadian-american actor, comedian, screenwriter (1948-1998).
Born September 24th, 1948 in Brantford.
Died May 28th, 1998 at 49 years old in Encino (gunshot wound).
Billy the Kid
American outlaw and gunfighter (1859–1881).
Born September 17th, 1859 in New York City.
Died July 14th, 1881 at 21 years old in Fort Sumner (gunshot wound).
Maurizio Gucci
Italian businessman (1948–1995).
Born September 26th, 1948 in Florence.
Died March 27th, 1995 at 46 years old in Milan (gunshot wound).
Proof
American rapper (1973–2006).
Born October 2nd, 1973 in Detroit.
Died April 11th, 2006 at 32 years old in Detroit (gunshot wound).
Stephen "tWitch" Boss
American actor.
Born September 29th, 1982 in Montgomery.
Died December 13th, 2022 at 40 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound). [ref]
Don Cornelius
American television show host (1936-2012).
Born September 27th, 1936 in Chicago.
Died February 1st, 2012 at 75 years old in Sherman Oaks (gunshot wound). [ref]
Ma Barker
American mother of several criminals and barker gang leader (1873–1935).
Born October 8th, 1873 in Ash Grove.
Died January 16th, 1935 at 61 years old in Marion County (gunshot wound).
Nadezhda Alliluyeva
Second wife of joseph stalin.
Born September 22nd, 1901 in Baku.
Died November 9th, 1932 at 31 years old in Moscow (gunshot wound).
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