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767 Notable deaths
by heart failure
Martin Landau
American actor (1928–2017).
Born June 20th, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died July 15th, 2017 at 89 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure). [ref]
Arthur C. Clarke
British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008).
Born December 16th, 1917 in Minehead.
Died March 19th, 2008 at 90 years old in Colombo (heart failure). [ref]
Herman Melville
American writer and poet (1819–1891).
Born August 1st, 1819 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died September 28th, 1891 at 72 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Cecil John Rhodes
British businessman, mining magnate and politician in south africa (1853-1902).
Born July 5th, 1853 in Bishop's Stortford.
Died March 26th, 1902 at 48 years old in Muizenberg (heart failure).
Leon Russell
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and session musician.
Born April 2nd, 1942 in Lawton. [ref]
Died November 13th, 2016 at 74 years old in Nashville (heart failure). [ref]
Lena Horne
American singer, actress, dancer and activist (1917–2010).
Born June 30th, 1917 in New York City.
Died May 9th, 2010 at 92 years old in New York City (heart failure).
Gene Roddenberry
American television screenwriter and producer (1921–1991).
Born August 19th, 1921 in El Paso. [ref]
Died October 24th, 1991 at 70 years old in Santa Monica (heart failure). [ref]
Robert Conrad
American actor (1935–2020).
Born March 1st, 1935 in Chicago.
Died February 8th, 2020 at 84 years old in Malibu (heart failure). [ref]
Muddy Waters
American blues musician (1913–1983).
Born April 4th, 1913 in Issaquena County, Rolling Fork.
Died April 30th, 1983 at 70 years old in Westmont (heart failure).
Nichelle Nichols
American actress (1932–2022).
Born December 28th, 1932 in Robbins.
Died July 30th, 2022 at 89 years old in Silver City (heart failure). [ref]
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