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236 Notable deaths
by kidney failure
C. Everett Koop
American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator.
Born October 14th, 1916 in Brooklyn.
Died February 25th, 2013 at 96 years old in Hanover (kidney failure).
Van Williams
American actor (1934-2016).
Born February 27th, 1934 in Fort Worth. [ref]
Died November 28th, 2016 at 82 years old in Scottsdale (kidney failure). [ref]
Freddie Blassie
American professional wrestler and manager (1918-2003).
Born February 8th, 1918 in St. Louis.
Died June 2nd, 2003 at 85 years old in Hartsdale (kidney failure).
Nasser El Sonbaty
German egyptian bodybuilder (1965-2013).
Born October 15th, 1965 in Stuttgart.
Died March 20th, 2013 at 47 years old in San Diego (kidney failure).
Gloria Talbott
American actress (1931-2000).
Born February 7th, 1931 in Glendale.
Died September 19th, 2000 at 69 years old in Glendale (kidney failure).
Albert Ellis
American psychologist (1913–2007).
Born September 27th, 1913 in Pittsburgh. [ref]
Died July 24th, 2007 at 93 years old in New York City (kidney failure). [ref]
Leon Uris
American novelist.
Born August 3rd, 1924 in Baltimore. [ref]
Died June 21st, 2003 at 78 years old in Shelter Island (kidney failure). [ref]
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Australian singer.
Born January 22nd, 1971 in Elcho Island.
Died July 25th, 2017 at 46 years old in Tiwi (kidney failure). [ref]
Delia Derbyshire
English musician and composer of electronic music (1937–2001).
Born May 5th, 1937 in Coventry.
Died July 3rd, 2001 at 64 years old in Northampton (kidney failure).
John Merivale
British stage and film actor.
Born December 1st, 1917 in Toronto.
Died February 6th, 1990 at 72 years old in London (kidney failure).
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