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767 Notable deaths
by heart failure
Joe South
American singer, songwriter and guitarist (1940–2012).
Born February 28th, 1940 in Atlanta.
Died September 5th, 2012 at 72 years old in Buford (heart failure). [ref]
Ed Nelson
American actor, ampas member; mayor (1928-2014).
Born December 21st, 1928 in New Orleans.
Died August 9th, 2014 at 85 years old in Greensboro (heart failure).
Tom Simpson
Professional cyclist (1937-1967).
Born November 30th, 1937 in Haswell.
Died July 13th, 1967 at 29 years old in Mont Ventoux (heart failure).
Sammy Cahn
American lyricist, songwriter, musician (1913-1993).
Born June 18th, 1913 in Manhattan.
Died January 15th, 1993 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure).
Masaru Ibuka
Japanese businessman (1908–1997).
Born April 11th, 1908 in Nikkō-shi.
Died December 19th, 1997 at 89 years old in Tokyo (heart failure). [ref]
Martin Hannett
English musician and record producer (1948-1991).
Born May 31st, 1948 in Manchester.
Died April 18th, 1991 at 42 years old in Manchester (heart failure).
Ottorino Respighi
Italian composer, musicologist and conductor.
Born June 9th, 1879 in Bologna.
Died April 18th, 1936 at 56 years old in Rome (heart failure).
William Grant Still
American composer (1895–1978).
Born May 11th, 1895 in Woodville.
Died December 3rd, 1978 at 83 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure).
Alan Rachins
American actor (1942–2024).
Born October 3rd, 1942 in Cambridge.
Died November 2nd, 2024 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure). [ref]
William J. Seymour
American minister (1870–1922).
Born May 2nd, 1870 in Acadiana.
Died September 28th, 1922 at 52 years old in Los Angeles California Temple (heart failure).
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