Deaths by...
40 Notable deaths
by 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]
Wallace Reid
American actor, film director and screenwriter (1891-1923).
Born April 15th, 1891 in St. Louis.
Died January 18th, 1923 at 31 years old in Los Angeles (influenza).
Marie-Adélaïde I, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Reigning grand duchess of luxembourg.
Born June 14th, 1894 in Berg Castle.
Died January 24th, 1924 at 29 years old in Schloss Hohenburg (influenza).
Shoghi Effendi
Grandson of ʻabdu'l-bahá, head of the bahá'í faith from 1921 until his death in 1957.
Died November 4th, 1957 at 60 years old in London (influenza).
Blake Heron
American actor (1982-2017).
Born January 11th, 1982 in Sherman Oaks.
Died September 8th, 2017 at 35 years old in Los Angeles (influenza). [ref]
Elizabeth von Arnim
Australian english novelist.
Born August 31st, 1866 in Sydney. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1941 at 74 years old in Charleston (influenza). [ref]
Michael J. McGivney
American roman catholic priest, founder of the knights of columbus and blessed.
Born August 12th, 1852 in Waterbury.
Died August 14th, 1890 at 38 years old in Thomaston (influenza).
Emilia Pardo Bazán
Spanish author, editor (1851–1922).
Born September 16th, 1851 in A Coruña. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1921 at 69 years old in Madrid (influenza). [ref]
Didier Ratsiraka
President of madagascar (1936-2021).
Born November 4th, 1936 in Vatomandry.
Died March 28th, 2021 at 84 years old in Antananarivo (influenza). [ref]
Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia
Russian grand duke (1861–1929).
Born October 16th, 1861 in Petergof.
Died April 26th, 1929 at 67 years old in London (influenza).
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