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3,004 Notable deaths
by myocardial infarction
Duke Kahanamoku
American swimmer, surfer and actor (1890-1968).
Born August 24th, 1890 in Honolulu.
Died January 22nd, 1968 at 77 years old in Honolulu (myocardial infarction).
Patrick Troughton
English actor (1920–1987).
Born March 25th, 1920 in Mill Hill.
Died March 28th, 1987 at 67 years old in Columbus (myocardial infarction).
Benny Goodman
American jazz musician, band leader.
Born May 30th, 1909 in Chicago. [ref]
Died June 13th, 1986 at 77 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Albert Hofmann
Swiss chemist (1906–2008).
Born January 11th, 1906 in Baden.
Died April 29th, 2008 at 102 years old in Burg im Leimental (myocardial infarction). [ref]
The Fabulous Moolah
American professional wrestler.
Born July 22nd, 1923 in Elgin.
Died November 2nd, 2007 at 84 years old in Columbia (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Frank Sutton
American actor (1923-1974).
Born October 23rd, 1923 in Clarksville.
Died June 28th, 1974 at 50 years old in Shreveport (myocardial infarction).
Charles Curtis
Vice president of the united states from 1929 to 1933.
Born January 25th, 1860 in Topeka.
Died February 8th, 1936 at 76 years old in Washington, D.C. (myocardial infarction).
Howard Zinn
American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker.
Born August 24th, 1922 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died January 27th, 2010 at 87 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Thomas E. Dewey
American politician (1902–1971).
Born March 24th, 1902 in Owosso.
Died March 16th, 1971 at 68 years old in Bal Harbour (myocardial infarction).
Richard Long
American actor (1927-1974).
Born December 17th, 1927 in Chicago.
Died December 21st, 1974 at 47 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
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