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126 Notable deaths
by surgical complications
Anthony Geary
American actor (1947-2025).
Born May 29th, 1947 in Coalville.
Died December 14th, 2025 at 78 years old in Amsterdam (surgical complications). [ref]
Eddie Fisher
American singer and actor (1928–2010).
Born August 10th, 1928 in Philadelphia.
Died September 22nd, 2010 at 82 years old in Berkeley (surgical complications). [ref]
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
American politician (1927-2003).
Born March 16th, 1927 in Tulsa.
Died March 26th, 2003 at 76 years old in Washington, D.C. (surgical complications).
John Vernon
Canadian actor (1932–2005).
Born February 24th, 1932 in Zehner.
Died February 1st, 2005 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (surgical complications).
Sheree North
American actress, dancer, and singer (1932-2005).
Born January 17th, 1932 in Los Angeles.
Died November 4th, 2005 at 73 years old in Los Angeles (surgical complications). [ref]
Screamin' Jay Hawkins
American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, film producer, and boxer (1929-2000).
Born July 18th, 1929 in Cleveland.
Died February 12th, 2000 at 70 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (surgical complications).
Jeff Chandler
American actor and singer (1918–1961).
Born December 15th, 1918 in Brooklyn.
Died June 17th, 1961 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (surgical complications).
Herbert Simon
American political scientist, economist, sociologist, and psychologist (1916–2001).
Born June 15th, 1916 in Milwaukee.
Died February 9th, 2001 at 84 years old in Pittsburgh (surgical complications).
Clive Dunn
British actor (1920–2012).
Born January 9th, 1920 in Brixton.
Died November 6th, 2012 at 92 years old in Faro (surgical complications).
Gérard Houllier
French football manager (1947–2020).
Born September 3rd, 1947 in Thérouanne.
Died December 14th, 2020 at 73 years old in Boulogne-Billancourt (surgical complications). [ref]
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