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38 Notable deaths
by influenza
Bertrand Russell
British philosopher (1872–1970).
Born May 18th, 1872 in Trellech. [ref]
Died February 2nd, 1970 at 97 years old in Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth (influenza). [ref]
Harry Anderson
American actor and magician (1952–2018).
Born October 14th, 1952 in Newport.
Died April 16th, 2018 at 65 years old in Asheville (influenza). [ref]
Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale
British prince; eldest child of the future king edward vii and queen alexandra (1864-1892).
Born January 8th, 1864 in Frogmore Estate.
Died January 14th, 1892 at 28 years old in Sandringham House (influenza).
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
South african activist and politician (1936-2018).
Born September 26th, 1936 in Bizana.
Died April 2nd, 2018 at 81 years old in Johannesburg (influenza). [ref]
Billy Mitchell
United states army general during world war i.
Born December 29th, 1879 in Nice.
Died February 19th, 1936 at 56 years old in New York City (influenza).
Jules Dassin
Film director (1911-2008).
Born December 18th, 1911 in Middletown. [ref]
Died March 31st, 2008 at 96 years old in Athens (influenza). [ref]
Gustaf V of Sweden
King of sweden from 1907 to 1950.
Born June 16th, 1858 in Drottningholm Palace. [ref]
Died October 29th, 1950 at 92 years old in Drottningholm Palace (influenza). [ref]
Norma Talmadge
American actress and film producer (1894-1957).
Born May 2nd, 1894 in Jersey City. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1957 at 63 years old in Las Vegas (influenza). [ref]
Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia
British princess.
Born July 25th, 1860 in Potsdam.
Died March 14th, 1917 at 56 years old in Clarence House (influenza).
Harold Laski
British academic (1893-1950).
Born June 30th, 1893 in Manchester. [ref]
Died March 24th, 1950 at 56 years old in St. Mary's Hospital (influenza). [ref]
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