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126 Notable deaths
 by surgical complications

Ahmad Fathi Sorour

Egyptian politician (1932–2024).

Born July 9th, 1932 in Qena Governorate.

Died April 5th, 2024 at 91 years old (surgical complications). [ref]

Alexandre Jacovleff

Russian painter (1887-1938).

Born June 25th, 1887 in Saint Petersburg.

Died May 12th, 1938 at 50 years old in Paris (surgical complications).

Nick Cogley

American actor (1869-1936).

Born May 4th, 1869 in New York City.

Died May 20th, 1936 at 67 years old in Santa Monica (surgical complications).

Marcos Rivas

Mexican footballer (1947–2024).

Born November 25th, 1947 in Mexico City.

Died April 19th, 2024 at 76 years old in Durango (surgical complications). [ref]

Oscar Sánchez Rivas

Guatemalan footballer (1955-2019).

Born July 15th, 1955 in Guatemala City.

Died July 25th, 2019 at 64 years old (surgical complications). [ref]

Albano Bortoletto Cavallin

Brazilian archbishop (1930–2017).

Born April 25th, 1930 in Lapa.

Died February 1st, 2017 at 86 years old in Londrina (surgical complications).

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