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256 Notable deaths
by hanging
Robin Williams
American actor and comedian (1951–2014).
Born July 21st, 1951 in Chicago. [ref]
Died August 11th, 2014 at 63 years old in Tiburon (hanging). [ref]
Anthony Bourdain
American chef and television personality (1956-2018).
Born June 25th, 1956 in New York City. [ref]
Died June 8th, 2018 at 61 years old in Kaysersberg Vignoble (hanging). [ref]
Saddam Hussein
Iraqi president, army officer and baathist politician.
Born April 28th, 1937 in Al-Awja. [ref]
Died December 30th, 2006 at 69 years old in Kadhimiya (hanging). [ref]
Bhagat Singh
Indian revolutionary (1907–1931).
Born September 28th, 1907 in British Raj, Banga.
Died March 23rd, 1931 at 23 years old in Lahore (hanging).
H. H. Holmes
American serial killer (1861-1896).
Born May 16th, 1861 in Gilmanton.
Died May 7th, 1896 at 34 years old in Moyamensing Prison (hanging).
Chris Benoit
Canadian professional wrestler (1967–2007).
Born May 21st, 1967 in Montreal.
Died June 24th, 2007 at 40 years old in Fayetteville (hanging). [ref]
John McAfee
British-american programmer and businessman (1945–2021).
Born September 18th, 1945 in Cinderford. [ref]
Died June 23rd, 2021 at 75 years old in Centre Penitenciari Brians 2 (hanging). [ref]
August Ames
Canadian pornographic actress.
Born August 23rd, 1994 in Antigonish.
Died December 5th, 2017 at 23 years old in Camarillo (hanging).
Jonathan Brandis
American actor (1976-2003).
Born April 13th, 1976 in Danbury.
Died November 12th, 2003 at 27 years old in Los Angeles (hanging).
Fred West
English serial killer (1941–1995).
Born September 29th, 1941 in Much Marcle.
Died January 1st, 1995 at 53 years old in HM Prison Birmingham (hanging).
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By becoming deeply aware of our mortality, we intensify our experience of every aspect of life. Robert Greene