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143 Notable deaths
by respiratory failure
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 Arlington Heights (respiratory failure). [ref]
Robert Indiana
American artist (1928–2018).
Born September 13th, 1928 in New Castle.
Died May 19th, 2018 at 89 years old in Vinalhaven (respiratory failure). [ref]
Rita Gam
American actress (1927–2016).
Born April 2nd, 1928 in Pittsburgh. [ref]
Died March 22nd, 2016 at 87 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure). [ref]
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]
France-Albert René
President of seychelles (1935-2019).
Born November 16th, 1935 in Victoria.
Died February 27th, 2019 at 83 years old in Victoria (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]
Licio Gelli
Italian financier, liaison with nazi germany, p2 grandmaster, involved in many scandals (1919-2015).
Born April 21st, 1919 in Pistoia.
Died December 15th, 2015 at 96 years old in Arezzo (respiratory failure). [ref]
Dick Wagner
American guitarist (1942–2014).
Born December 14th, 1942 in Oelwein.
Died July 30th, 2014 at 71 years old in Phoenix (respiratory failure).
Augustus Pablo
Jamaican roots reggae and dub record producer, melodica player and keyboardist (1954-1999).
Born June 21st, 1954 in Saint Andrew Parish.
Died May 18th, 1999 at 44 years old in Kingston (respiratory failure).
Paula Raymond
American actress (1924-2003).
Born November 23rd, 1924 in San Francisco.
Died December 31st, 2003 at 79 years old in West Hollywood (respiratory failure).
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