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975 Notable deaths
by stroke
Paul Douglas
American politician and economist (1892–1976).
Born March 26th, 1892 in Salem.
Died September 24th, 1976 at 84 years old in Washington, D.C. (stroke).
Richard L. Neuberger
American journalist, author, and politician during the middle of the 20th century (1912–1960).
Born December 26th, 1912 in Multnomah County.
Died March 9th, 1960 at 47 years old in Portland (stroke).
Jean Vuarnet
French alpine skier.
Born January 18th, 1933 in Le Bardo. [ref]
Died January 1st, 2017 at 83 years old in Sallanches (stroke). [ref]
Ernest Gold
Austrian american composer (1921-1999).
Born July 13th, 1921 in Vienna.
Died March 17th, 1999 at 77 years old in Santa Monica (stroke).
Karl Hofer
German artist (1878–1955).
Born October 11th, 1878 in Karlsruhe.
Died April 3rd, 1955 at 76 years old in Berlin (stroke).
James W. Horne
American actor, screenwriter and film director (1881–1942).
Born December 14th, 1881 in San Francisco.
Died June 29th, 1942 at 60 years old in Hollywood (stroke).
Nita Barrow
Bgovernor-general of barbados.
Born November 15th, 1916 in Barbados, Saint Lucy. [ref]
Died December 19th, 1995 at 79 years old in Bridgetown (stroke). [ref]
Claude Criquielion
Cyclist (1957–2015).
Born January 11th, 1957 in Lessines.
Died February 18th, 2015 at 58 years old in Aalst (stroke).
Frances Alda
New zealand-born australian operatic soprano (1879–1952).
Born May 31st, 1879 in Christchurch.
Died September 18th, 1952 at 73 years old in Venice (stroke).
Louise Closser Hale
American actress, author, and playwright (1872–1933).
Born October 13th, 1872 in Springfield.
Died July 26th, 1933 at 60 years old in Los Angeles (stroke).
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