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971 Notable deaths
by stroke
Ruth Gordon
American actress and writer (1896–1985).
Born October 30th, 1896 in Quincy.
Died August 28th, 1985 at 88 years old in Edgartown (stroke).
Lawrence Durrell
British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer (1912–1990).
Born February 27th, 1912 in Jalandhar.
Died November 8th, 1990 at 78 years old in Sommières (stroke).
Edith Wharton
American writer and designer (1862–1937).
Born January 24th, 1862 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 11th, 1937 at 75 years old in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt (stroke). [ref]
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
American gospel musician (1915–1973).
Born March 20th, 1915 in Cotton Plant.
Died October 9th, 1973 at 58 years old in Philadelphia (stroke).
Syngman Rhee
President of south korea from 1948 to 1960.
Born March 26th, 1875 in Pyongsan County.
Died July 19th, 1965 at 90 years old in Honolulu (stroke).
Ellen Corby
American actress (1911-1999).
Born June 3rd, 1911 in Racine.
Died April 14th, 1999 at 87 years old in Woodland Hills (stroke).
Claudette Colbert
American actress (1903–1996).
Born September 13th, 1903 in Saint-Mandé. [ref]
Died July 30th, 1996 at 92 years old in Speightstown (stroke).
David Tomlinson
English actor (1917-2000).
Born May 7th, 1917 in Henley-on-Thames.
Died June 24th, 2000 at 83 years old in Buckinghamshire (stroke).
Clarence Clemons
American saxophonist (1942–2011).
Born January 11th, 1942. [ref]
Died June 18th, 2011 at 69 years old in Palm Beach, West Palm Beach (stroke). [ref]
General Tom Thumb
American circus performer (1838–1883).
Born January 4th, 1838 in Bridgeport.
Died July 15th, 1883 at 45 years old in Bridgeport (stroke).
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