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2 Notable deaths
by progeria
Sam Berns
American activist.
Born October 23rd, 1996 in Providence.
Died January 10th, 2014 at 17 years old in Foxborough (progeria).
Leon Botha
South african artist (1985-2011).
Born June 4th, 1985 in Cape Town. [ref]
Died June 5th, 2011 at 26 years old in Cape Town (progeria). [ref]
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