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426 Notable deaths
by hanging
Caroline Flack
English television and radio presenter (1979–2020).
Born November 9th, 1979 in London Borough of Enfield.
Died February 15th, 2020 at 40 years old in Stoke Newington (hanging). [ref]
August Ames
Canadian pornographic actress.
Born August 23rd, 1994 in Antigonish.
Died December 5th, 2017 at 23 years old in Camarillo (hanging).
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]
Jonathan Brandis
American actor (1976-2003).
Born April 13th, 1976 in Danbury.
Died November 12th, 2003 at 27 years old in Los Angeles (hanging).
David Foster Wallace
American fiction writer and essayist.
Born February 21st, 1962 in Ithaca. [ref]
Died September 12th, 2008 at 46 years old in Claremont (hanging). [ref]
Aaron Swartz
American computer programmer and internet-political activist (1986-2013).
Born November 8th, 1986 in Highland Park. [ref]
Died January 11th, 2013 at 26 years old in Brooklyn (hanging).
Fred West
English serial killer.
Born September 29th, 1941 in Much Marcle.
Died January 1st, 1995 at 53 years old in HM Prison Birmingham (hanging).
Nathuram Godse
Assassin of mahatma gandhi (1910-1949).
Born May 19th, 1910 in Baramati.
Died November 15th, 1949 at 39 years old in Ambala (hanging).
Alexander McQueen
British fashion designer and couturier.
Born March 17th, 1969 in Lewisham.
Died February 11th, 2010 at 40 years old in Mayfair (hanging). [ref]
Eli Cohen
Israeli spy (1924-1965).
Born December 6th, 1924 in Alexandria. [ref]
Died May 18th, 1965 at 40 years old in Marjeh Square (hanging).
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