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104 Notable deaths
by surgical complications
Rodolfo Hernández Suárez
Colombian politician (1945–2024).
Born March 26th, 1945 in Piedecuesta.
Died September 2nd, 2024 at 79 years old in Piedecuesta (surgical complications). [ref]
Eddie Fisher
American entertainer and singer (1928–2010).
Born August 10th, 1928 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 2010 at 82 years old in Berkeley (surgical complications). [ref]
Marian Nixon
Actress.
Born October 20th, 1904 in Superior. [ref]
Died February 13th, 1983 at 78 years old in Los Angeles (surgical complications). [ref]
Edmund Goulding
British director and screenwriter (1891–1959).
Born March 20th, 1891 in Feltham. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1959 at 68 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (surgical complications). [ref]
Rosita Quintana
Argentine-born mexican actress, singer and songwriter (1925-2021).
Born July 16th, 1925 in Buenos Aires.
Died August 23rd, 2021 at 96 years old in Mexico City (surgical complications). [ref]
Harry Gallatin
American basketball player and coach (1927-2015).
Born April 26th, 1927 in Roxana.
Died October 7th, 2015 at 88 years old in Edwardsville (surgical complications). [ref]
Frank Andersson
Swedish amateur wrestler (1956-2018).
Born May 9th, 1956 in Trollhättan. [ref]
Died September 9th, 2018 at 62 years old in Skarpnäck (surgical complications). [ref]
Edward J. King
Governor of massachusetts (1925-2006).
Born May 11th, 1925 in Chelsea.
Died September 18th, 2006 at 81 years old in Burlington (surgical complications). [ref]
Zeev Sternhell
Israeli historian.
Born April 10th, 1935 in Przemyśl.
Died June 21st, 2020 at 85 years old in Jerusalem (surgical complications). [ref]
Beryl Mercer
Actress.
Born August 13th, 1882 in Seville.
Died July 28th, 1939 at 56 years old in Santa Monica (surgical complications).
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