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January 4th
274 Notable deaths
Albert Camus
French philosopher, author, and journalist (1913–1960).
Born November 7th, 1913 in Dréan.
Died January 4th, 1960 at 46 years old in Villeblevin (single-vehicle accident). [ref]
T. S. Eliot
Us-british poet (1888–1965).
Born September 26th, 1888 in St. Louis.
Died January 4th, 1965 at 76 years old in Kensington (pulmonary emphysema).
Tanya Roberts
American actress (1949–2021).
Born October 15th, 1955 in The Bronx. [ref]
Died January 4th, 2021 at 65 years old in Los Angeles (urinary tract infection). [ref]
Phil Lynott
Irish rock musician (1949–1986).
Born August 20th, 1949 in West Bromwich.
Died January 4th, 1986 at 36 years old in Salisbury (pneumonia).
David Soul
American-british actor (1943–2024).
Born August 28th, 1943 in Chicago.
Died January 4th, 2024 at 80 years old in London. [ref]
Erwin Schrödinger
Austrian physicist (1887–1961).
Born August 12th, 1887 in Vienna.
Died January 4th, 1961 at 73 years old in Vienna (tuberculosis).
Tony Lip
American actor (1930–2013).
Born July 30th, 1930 in Beaver Falls.
Died January 4th, 2013 at 82 years old in Teaneck (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Glynis Johns
British actress (1923–2024).
Born October 5th, 1923 in Pretoria.
Died January 4th, 2024 at 100 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Gerry Rafferty
Scottish singer-songwriter (1947–2011).
Born April 16th, 1947 in Paisley.
Died January 4th, 2011 at 63 years old in Stroud (liver failure). [ref]
Rahul Dev Burman
Indian musician (1939–1994).
Born June 27th, 1939 in Kolkata.
Died January 4th, 1994 at 54 years old in Mumbai (cardiovascular disease).
Stuart Scott
American sportscaster and anchor on espn (1965–2015).
Born July 19th, 1965 in Chicago.
Died January 4th, 2015 at 49 years old in Avon (appendix cancer). [ref]
Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Emir of dubai (1943–2006).
Born August 15th, 1943 in Al Shindagha.
Died January 4th, 2006 at 62 years old in Gold Coast (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Iron Eyes Cody
American actor (1904–1999).
Born April 3rd, 1907 in Vermilion Parish.
Died January 4th, 1999 at 91 years old in Los Angeles.
Tsutomu Yamaguchi
Japanese marine engineer (1916–2010).
Born March 16th, 1916 in Nagasaki. [ref]
Died January 4th, 2010 at 93 years old in Nagasaki (stomach cancer). [ref]
Mae Questel
American actress (1908–1998).
Born September 13th, 1908 in The Bronx.
Died January 4th, 1998 at 89 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease).
Gregory Sierra
American actor (1937-2021).
Born January 25th, 1937 in New York City.
Died January 4th, 2021 at 83 years old in Laguna Woods (cancer, stomach cancer). [ref]
Louise, Princess Royal
Third child and eldest daughter of edward vii of the united kingdom and alexandra of denmark.
Born February 20th, 1867 in Marlborough House.
Died January 4th, 1931 at 63 years old in Portman Square.
Henri Bergson
French philosopher (1859–1941).
Born October 18th, 1859 in Paris.
Died January 4th, 1941 at 81 years old in Paris (bronchitis).
Christian Oliver
German actor (1972–2024).
Born March 3rd, 1972 in Celle.
Died January 4th, 2024 at 51 years old in Caribbean Sea (aviation accident). [ref]
Christopher Isherwood
English-american novelist (1904-1986).
Born August 26th, 1904 in Cheshire.
Died January 4th, 1986 at 81 years old in Santa Monica (prostate cancer).
Sindhutai Sapkal
Indian social worker (1948–2022).
Born November 14th, 1948 in Maharashtra.
Died January 4th, 2022 at 73 years old in Pune. [ref]
Mohamed Bouazizi
Tunisian street vendor.
Born March 29th, 1984 in Sidi Bouzid.
Died January 4th, 2011 at 26 years old in Ben Arous (self-immolation). [ref]
Donald Campbell
English racecar driver and land & water speed record holder (1921-1967).
Born March 23rd, 1921 in Kingston upon Thames.
Died January 4th, 1967 at 45 years old in Coniston Water.
Casey Johnson
Socialite (1979-2010).
Born September 24th, 1979 in Florida.
Died January 4th, 2010 at 30 years old in Los Angeles (diabetes). [ref]
Ray Thomas
British musician, flautist, singer, songwriter (1941–2018).
Born December 29th, 1941 in Stourport-on-Severn.
Died January 4th, 2018 at 76 years old in Surrey (prostate cancer).
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