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3,004 Notable deaths
by myocardial infarction
Troy Donahue
American actor (1936-2001).
Born January 27th, 1936 in New York City.
Died September 2nd, 2001 at 65 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).
Dr. John
American singer-songwriter (1941-2019).
Born November 21st, 1941 in New Orleans.
Died June 6th, 2019 at 77 years old in New Orleans (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Maureen O'Sullivan
Irish-american actress (1911–1998).
Born May 17th, 1911 in Boyle. [ref]
Died June 23rd, 1998 at 87 years old in Scottsdale (myocardial infarction).
Jon Pertwee
English actor (1919-1996).
Born July 7th, 1919 in Chelsea.
Died May 20th, 1996 at 76 years old in Connecticut (myocardial infarction).
Christina Onassis
American born greek/argentine businesswoman, socialite, and heiress to the onassis fortune (1950-1988).
Born December 11th, 1950 in Manhattan.
Died November 19th, 1988 at 37 years old in Tortuguitas (myocardial infarction).
Steve Albini
American record engineer, rock musician and poker player.
Born July 22nd, 1962 in Pasadena.
Died May 7th, 2024 at 61 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Us army medal of honor recipient (1886–1944).
Born September 13th, 1887 in Oyster Bay.
Died July 12th, 1944 at 56 years old in Méautis (myocardial infarction).
Ma Rainey
African-american blues singer.
Born April 26th, 1886 in Alabama. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old in Columbus (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Frances Bavier
American stage and television actress (1902-1989).
Born December 14th, 1902 in New York City.
Died December 6th, 1989 at 86 years old in Siler City (myocardial infarction).
Irving Berlin
American composer and lyricist (1888–1989).
Born May 11th, 1888 in Talačyn, Tyumen. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 1989 at 101 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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