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513 Notable deaths
by hanging to death
Chris Benoit
Canadian professional wrestler and murderer (1967–2007).
Born May 21st, 1967 in Montreal.
Died June 24th, 2007 at 40 years old in Fayetteville (hanging to death). [ref]
Kate Spade
American fashion designer (1962-2018).
Born December 24th, 1962 in Kansas City.
Died June 5th, 2018 at 55 years old in Manhattan (hanging to death). [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 to death). [ref]
Caroline Flack
English radio and television presenter (1979–2020).
Born November 9th, 1979 in London Borough of Enfield.
Died February 15th, 2020 at 40 years old in Stoke Newington (hanging to death). [ref]
John Brown
American abolitionist (1800–1859).
Born May 9th, 1800 in Torrington.
Died December 2nd, 1859 at 59 years old in Charles Town (hanging to death).
Jonathan Brandis
American actor (1976–2003).
Born April 13th, 1976 in Danbury.
Died November 12th, 2003 at 27 years old in Los Angeles (hanging to death).
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 to death).
Aaron Swartz
American computer programmer and internet-political activist (1986-2013).
Born November 8th, 1986 in Highland Park.
Died January 11th, 2013 at 26 years old in Brooklyn (hanging to death).
David Foster Wallace
American fiction writer and essayist (1962–2008).
Born February 21st, 1962 in Ithaca.
Died September 12th, 2008 at 46 years old in Claremont (hanging to death). [ref]
Harold Shipman
English doctor and serial killer (1947-2004).
Born January 14th, 1946 in Nottingham.
Died January 13th, 2004 at 57 years old in HM Prison Wakefield (hanging to death).
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