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812 Notable deaths
by stroke
Lloyd Bentsen
American politician (1921–2006).
Born February 11th, 1921 in Mission.
Died May 23rd, 2006 at 85 years old in Houston (stroke). [ref]
Frank Frazetta
American fantasy and science fiction artist (1928-2010).
Born February 9th, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died May 10th, 2010 at 82 years old in Fort Myers (stroke). [ref]
Jim Inhofe
United states senator from oklahoma (1934–2024).
Born November 17th, 1934 in Des Moines.
Died July 9th, 2024 at 89 years old in Tulsa (stroke). [ref]
Walter Ulbricht
Former leader of east germany, first secretary of the socialist unity party.
Born June 30th, 1893 in Leipzig. [ref]
Died August 1st, 1973 at 80 years old in Groß Dölln (stroke). [ref]
Theodor Morell
Personal physician to adolf hitler (1886-1948).
Born July 22nd, 1886 in Trais. [ref]
Died May 26th, 1948 at 61 years old in Tegernsee (stroke). [ref]
Oliver Tambo
South african anti-apartheid activist and politician (1917–1993).
Born October 27th, 1917 in Nkantolo.
Died April 24th, 1993 at 75 years old in Johannesburg (stroke).
Hugo Black
U.s. supreme court justice (1886-1971).
Born February 27th, 1886 in Ashland. [ref]
Died September 25th, 1971 at 85 years old in Bethesda (stroke). [ref]
Luchino Visconti
Italian director (1906–1976).
Born November 2nd, 1906 in Milan. [ref]
Died March 17th, 1976 at 69 years old in Rome (stroke). [ref]
Gene Anthony Ray
Actor, dancer, choreographer (1962-2003).
Born May 24th, 1962 in Harlem. [ref]
Died November 14th, 2003 at 41 years old in New York City (stroke). [ref]
Jack Paar
American author, radio and television comedian and talk show host (1918-2004).
Died January 27th, 2004 at 85 years old in Greenwich (stroke).
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