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126 Notable deaths
by respiratory failure
Ellsworth Kelly
American painter, sculptor, and printmaker (1923-2015).
Born May 31st, 1923 in Newburgh. [ref]
Died December 27th, 2015 at 92 years old in Spencertown (respiratory failure). [ref]
Carlos Saura
Spanish photographer and film director.
Born January 4th, 1932 in Huesca. [ref]
Died February 10th, 2023 at 91 years old in Madrid (respiratory failure). [ref]
Robert Indiana
American artist (1928-2018).
Born September 13th, 1928 in New Castle. [ref]
Died May 19th, 2018 at 89 years old in Vinalhaven (respiratory failure). [ref]
Ishirō Honda
Japanese filmmaker (1911–1993).
Born May 7th, 1911 in Yamagata.
Died February 28th, 1993 at 81 years old in Tokyo (respiratory failure).
Red Foley
American musician (1910-1968).
Born June 17th, 1910 in Kentucky. [ref]
Died September 19th, 1968 at 58 years old in Fort Wayne (respiratory failure). [ref]
Frederik Pohl
American science fiction writer and editor (1919-2013).
Born November 26th, 1919 in New York City. [ref]
Died September 2nd, 2013 at 93 years old in Palatine (respiratory failure). [ref]
Rita Gam
American actress.
Born April 2nd, 1928 in Pittsburgh. [ref]
Died March 22nd, 2016 at 87 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure). [ref]
Ezer Weizman
Israeli politician, 7th president of israel (1924-2005).
Born June 15th, 1924 in Tel Aviv. [ref]
Died April 24th, 2005 at 80 years old in Caesarea (respiratory failure).
Patricio Aylwin
Chilean politician and former president (1918-2016).
Born November 26th, 1918 in Viña del Mar. [ref]
Died April 19th, 2016 at 97 years old in Providencia (respiratory failure). [ref]
Leila Seth
Indian judge.
Born October 20th, 1930 in Lucknow.
Died May 5th, 2017 at 86 years old in Noida (respiratory failure). [ref]
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