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989 Notable deaths
by pneumonia
Carl Sagan
American astrophysicist, cosmologist, author and science educator (1934-1996).
Born November 9th, 1934 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died December 20th, 1996 at 62 years old in Seattle (pneumonia). [ref]
Michael Gambon
British actor (1940–2023).
Born October 19th, 1940 in Dublin.
Died September 27th, 2023 at 82 years old in Witham (pneumonia). [ref]
R. Lee Ermey
American actor and soldier (1944-2018).
Born March 24th, 1944 in Emporia.
Died April 15th, 2018 at 74 years old in Santa Monica (pneumonia).
Fred Astaire
American actor, dancer, singer (1899–1987).
Born May 10th, 1899 in Omaha. [ref]
Died June 22nd, 1987 at 88 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia). [ref]
Liberace
American pianist (1919–1987).
Born May 16th, 1919 in West Allis.
Died February 4th, 1987 at 67 years old in Palm Springs (pneumonia).
Leslie Nielsen
Canadian actor and comedian (1926-2010).
Born February 11th, 1926 in Regina. [ref]
Died November 28th, 2010 at 84 years old in Fort Lauderdale (pneumonia). [ref]
Anthony Perkins
American actor, director, and singer (1932-1992).
Born April 4th, 1932 in New York City. [ref]
Died September 12th, 1992 at 60 years old in Hollywood (pneumonia). [ref]
Merle Haggard
American country music songwriter, singer, and musician (1937–2016).
Born April 6th, 1937 in Bakersfield.
Died April 6th, 2016 at 79 years old in Palo Cedro (pneumonia). [ref]
Toni Morrison
American novelist, essayist and academic (1931–2019).
Born February 18th, 1931 in Lorain. [ref]
Died August 5th, 2019 at 88 years old in The Bronx (pneumonia). [ref]
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