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3 Notable deaths
 by poliomyelitis

Jack Pickford

Canadian-american actor (1896-1933).

Born August 18th, 1896 in Toronto.

Died January 3rd, 1933 at 36 years old in Paris (poliomyelitis). [ref]

Pier Giorgio Frassati

Italian dominican tertiary and social activist.

Born April 6th, 1901 in Turin.

Died July 4th, 1925 at 24 years old in Turin (poliomyelitis).

Avery Dulles

Catholic cardinal.

Born August 24th, 1918 in Auburn.

Died December 12th, 2008 at 90 years old in The Bronx (poliomyelitis). [ref]

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