January 31st
166 Notable deaths
Ann Gillis
American actress (1927-2018).
Born February 12th, 1927 in Little Rock.
Died January 31st, 2018 at 90 years old in Horam. [ref]
Florence Bates
Actress; lawyer (1888-1954).
Born April 15th, 1888 in San Antonio.
Died January 31st, 1954 at 65 years old in Burbank (myocardial infarction).
David Durenberger
American politician (1934–2023).
Born August 19th, 1934 in St. Cloud.
Died January 31st, 2023 at 88 years old in Saint Paul. [ref]
Kim Chaek
North korean general and politician (1903-1951).
Born August 14th, 1903 in Kimchaek.
Died January 31st, 1951 at 47 years old in Pyongyang (myocardial infarction).
Gordon R. Dickson
Canadian-american science fiction writer (1923-2001).
Born November 1st, 1923 in Edmonton. [ref]
Died January 31st, 2001 at 77 years old in Richfield. [ref]
Eleanor Holm
American swimmer, olympic gold medalist (1913-2004).
Born December 6th, 1913 in Brooklyn.
Died January 31st, 2004 at 90 years old in Miami (kidney failure).
Vivian Woodward
English footballer (1879-1954).
Born June 3rd, 1879 in London.
Died January 31st, 1954 at 74 years old in London Borough of Ealing. [ref]
Lee Bergere
American actor (1918-2007).
Born April 10th, 1924 in Brooklyn.
Died January 31st, 2007 at 82 years old in New Hampshire. [ref]
William Gopallawa
Sri lankan president (1897-1981).
Born September 17th, 1897 in Matale.
Died January 31st, 1981 at 83 years old in Colombo.
Evert Taube
Swedish author, artist, composer and singer.
Born March 12th, 1890 in Gothenburg. [ref]
Died January 31st, 1976 at 85 years old in Stockholm. [ref]
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Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. William Shakespeare