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3,331 Notable deaths
by myocardial infarction
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Hawaiian singer (1959–1997).
Born May 20th, 1959 in Honolulu.
Died June 26th, 1997 at 38 years old in Honolulu (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Kimbo Slice
American mixed martial artist (1974–2016).
Born February 8th, 1974 in Nassau.
Died June 6th, 2016 at 42 years old in Coral Springs (myocardial infarction). [ref]
John Hughes
American filmmaker (1950–2009).
Born February 18th, 1950 in Lansing.
Died August 6th, 2009 at 59 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Andy Griffith
American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer (1926–2012).
Born June 7th, 1926 in Mount Airy. [ref]
Died July 3rd, 2012 at 86 years old in Manteo (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Henry Hill
American mobster (1943–2012).
Born June 11th, 1943 in Brooklyn.
Died June 12th, 2012 at 69 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian barrister, leader of the indian national congress and founding father of the republic of india (1875-1950).
Born October 31st, 1875 in Nadiad.
Died December 15th, 1950 at 75 years old in Mumbai (myocardial infarction).
Peter Sellers
British actor and comedian (1925–1980).
Born September 8th, 1925 in Southsea. [ref]
Died July 24th, 1980 at 54 years old in Middlesex Hospital (myocardial infarction).
Ian Fleming
British author (1908–1964).
Born May 28th, 1908 in Mayfair.
Died August 12th, 1964 at 56 years old in Canterbury (myocardial infarction).
Augusto Pinochet
Dictator of chile from 1973 to 1990.
Born November 25th, 1915 in Valparaíso.
Died December 10th, 2006 at 91 years old in Santiago (myocardial infarction). [ref]
James Hunt
British racing driver (1947–1993).
Born August 29th, 1947 in Belmont.
Died June 15th, 1993 at 45 years old in Wimbledon (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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