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143 Notable deaths
by respiratory failure
John Surtees
British motorcycle and automobile racer (1934–2017).
Born February 11th, 1934 in Tatsfield.
Died March 10th, 2017 at 83 years old in St George's Hospital (respiratory failure). [ref]
Henry Molaison
American memory disorder patient (1926–2008).
Born February 26th, 1926 in Manchester.
Died December 2nd, 2008 at 82 years old in Windsor Locks (respiratory failure).
Tony Hillerman
American writer (1925–2008).
Born May 27th, 1925 in Pottawatomie County.
Died October 26th, 2008 at 83 years old in Albuquerque (respiratory failure). [ref]
Edwin Edwards
American politician, including governor of louisiana (1927-2021).
Born August 7th, 1927 in Marksville.
Died July 12th, 2021 at 93 years old in Gonzales (respiratory failure). [ref]
June Haver
American actress (1926–2005).
Born June 10th, 1926 in Rock Island.
Died July 4th, 2005 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure).
Michel Fourniret
French serial killer (1942–2021).
Born April 4th, 1942 in Sedan.
Died May 10th, 2021 at 79 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (respiratory failure). [ref]
Christian Bach
Argentine-born mexican actress (1959-2019).
Born May 9th, 1959 in Buenos Aires.
Died February 26th, 2019 at 59 years old in Mexico City (respiratory failure). [ref]
Eleanor Audley
American actress (1905-1991).
Born November 19th, 1905 in New York City.
Died November 25th, 1991 at 86 years old in North Hollywood (respiratory failure).
Patrick O'Neal
American actor (1927-1994).
Born September 26th, 1927 in Ocala.
Died September 9th, 1994 at 66 years old in Manhattan (respiratory failure).
Cesária Évora
Cape verdean singer-songwriter (1941–2011).
Born August 27th, 1941 in Mindelo.
Died December 17th, 2011 at 70 years old in Mindelo (respiratory failure). [ref]
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