Deaths by...
830 Notable deaths
by stroke
Lauren Bacall
American actress (1924–2014).
Born September 16th, 1924 in The Bronx.
Died August 12th, 2014 at 89 years old in Manhattan (stroke). [ref]
L. Ron Hubbard
American writer and scientology founder (1911–1986).
Born March 13th, 1911 in Tilden.
Died January 24th, 1986 at 74 years old in Creston (stroke). [ref]
Colonel Tom Parker
Dutch entertainment impresario.
Born June 26th, 1909 in Breda.
Died January 21st, 1997 at 87 years old in Las Vegas (stroke).
Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.
American businessman and ambassador (1888-1969).
Born September 6th, 1888 in Boston. [ref]
Died November 18th, 1969 at 81 years old in Hyannis Port (stroke). [ref]
Gene Kelly
American dancer, actor, singer, director, producer and choreographer (1912-1996).
Born August 23rd, 1912 in Pittsburgh. [ref]
Died February 2nd, 1996 at 83 years old in Beverly Hills (stroke). [ref]
Dhirubhai Ambani
Indian business tycoon (1932–2002).
Born December 28th, 1932 in Junagadh.
Died July 6th, 2002 at 69 years old in Mumbai (stroke).
Philip K. Dick
American science fiction author (1928–1982).
Born December 16th, 1928 in Chicago.
Died March 2nd, 1982 at 53 years old in Santa Ana (stroke).
Harper Lee
American author.
Born April 28th, 1926 in Monroeville. [ref]
Died February 19th, 2016 at 89 years old in Monroeville (stroke). [ref]
Ella Fitzgerald
American jazz singer (1917–1996).
Born April 25th, 1918 in Newport News. [ref]
Died August 15th, 1996 at 78 years old in Beverly Hills (stroke). [ref]
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams