Deaths by...
41 Notable deaths
by kidney disease
Robert MacArthur
American ecologist.
Born April 7th, 1930 in Toronto.
Died November 1st, 1972 at 42 years old in Princeton (kidney disease).
Walter Davis
American pianist (1932-1990).
Born September 2nd, 1932 in Richmond. [ref]
Died June 2nd, 1990 at 57 years old in New York City (kidney disease). [ref]
Romualdo Arppi Filho
Brazilian association football referee (1939–2023).
Born January 7th, 1939 in Santos.
Died March 4th, 2023 at 84 years old in Santos (kidney disease). [ref]
Tōten Miyazaki
Japanese social activist (1871-1922).
Born January 23rd, 1871 in Arao.
Died June 12th, 1922 at 51 years old in Tokyo Prefecture (kidney disease).
Sam Lufkin
Actor (1891-1952).
Died February 19th, 1952 at 60 years old in Hollywood (kidney disease).
Solomon Mamaloni
Prime minister of the solomon islands (1943-2000).
Born January 23rd, 1943 in Makira. [ref]
Died January 11th, 2000 at 56 years old in Honiara (kidney disease).
Paek Nam-sun
North korean diplomat (1929-2007).
Born March 13th, 1929 in North Hamgyong Province, Kilju County.
Died January 2nd, 2007 at 77 years old in Pyongyang (kidney disease). [ref]
Edu Manga
Brazilian football player (1967–2025).
Born February 2nd, 1967 in Osasco.
Died October 3rd, 2025 at 58 years old in Barueri (kidney disease). [ref]
María Guerrero
Spanish actor and director (1867-1928).
Born April 17th, 1867 in Madrid.
Died January 23rd, 1928 at 60 years old in Madrid (kidney disease).
Sorin Frunzăverde
Romanian politician.
Born April 26th, 1960 in Bocșa.
Died November 3rd, 2019 at 59 years old in Reșița (kidney disease).
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