Deaths by...
783 Notable deaths
by stroke
Stan Kenton
American pianist, composer, arranger and band leader (1911-1979).
Born December 15th, 1911 in Wichita. [ref]
Died August 25th, 1979 at 67 years old in Los Angeles (stroke). [ref]
George Beverly Shea
American gospel singer and hymn composer born in canada.
Born February 1st, 1909 in Ontario.
Died April 16th, 2013 at 104 years old in Montreat (stroke).
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright IV
United states army general, medal of honor recipient (1883-1953).
Born August 23rd, 1883 in Washington.
Died September 2nd, 1953 at 70 years old in Texas (stroke).
Michel Piccoli
French actor (1925-2020).
Born December 27th, 1925 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.
Died May 12th, 2020 at 94 years old in Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle (stroke). [ref]
Diana Lynn
American actress (1926-1971).
Born October 7th, 1926 in Los Angeles.
Died December 18th, 1971 at 45 years old in New York City (stroke).
Dee Murray
English bassist.
Born April 3rd, 1946 in Gillingham.
Died January 15th, 1992 at 45 years old in Nashville (stroke).
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
American musician (1935-1977).
Born August 7th, 1935 in Columbus. [ref]
Died December 5th, 1977 at 42 years old in Bloomington (stroke). [ref]
Will Hay
English comedian, actor, film director (1888-1949).
Born December 6th, 1888 in Stockton-on-Tees.
Died April 18th, 1949 at 60 years old in London (stroke).
Ann Todd
British actress (1909-1993).
Born January 24th, 1909 in Hartford. [ref]
Died May 6th, 1993 at 84 years old in London (stroke).
Alfred Schnittke
German soviet composer.
Born November 24th, 1934 in Engels. [ref]
Died August 3rd, 1998 at 63 years old in Hamburg (stroke). [ref]
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