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971 Notable deaths
by stroke
Lou Pearlman
American talent manager and fraudster (1954–2016).
Born June 19th, 1954 in Flushing.
Died August 19th, 2016 at 62 years old in Texarkana (stroke). [ref]
Gordie Howe
Canadian ice hockey player (1928–2016).
Born March 31st, 1928 in Floral. [ref]
Died June 10th, 2016 at 88 years old in Sylvania (stroke). [ref]
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
British mechanical and civil engineer (1806-1859).
Born April 9th, 1806 in Portsmouth. [ref]
Died September 15th, 1859 at 53 years old in Westminster (stroke). [ref]
Chester W. Nimitz
United states navy fleet admiral (1885–1966).
Born February 24th, 1885 in Fredericksburg.
Died February 20th, 1966 at 80 years old in Yerba Buena Island (stroke).
Lisa Loring
American actress (1958–2023).
Born February 16th, 1958 in Kwajalein Atoll. [ref]
Died January 28th, 2023 at 64 years old in Burbank (stroke). [ref]
Henry James
American and british writer (1843–1916).
Born April 15th, 1843 in New York City.
Died February 28th, 1916 at 72 years old in Chelsea (stroke).
Paul Robeson
American singer, actor, and political activist (1898–1976).
Born April 9th, 1898 in Princeton.
Died January 23rd, 1976 at 77 years old in Philadelphia (stroke).
Joe Bryant
American basketball head coach and retired player (1954–2024).
Born October 19th, 1954 in Philadelphia.
Died July 16th, 2024 at 69 years old in Philadelphia (stroke). [ref]
Irene Ryan
Actress (1902–1973).
Born October 17th, 1902 in El Paso.
Died April 26th, 1973 at 70 years old in Santa Monica (stroke).
Merle Oberon
British actress (1911-1979).
Born February 19th, 1911 in Mumbai.
Died November 23rd, 1979 at 68 years old in Malibu (stroke).
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