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October 5th
176 Notable deaths
Faustina Kowalska
Nun and saint from poland.
Born August 25th, 1905 in Głogowiec, Łęczyca County. [ref]
Died October 5th, 1938 at 33 years old in Kraków. [ref]
Margaret Nolan
English actress and model.
Born October 29th, 1943 in Hampstead.
Died October 5th, 2020 at 76 years old in Belsize Park. [ref]
Chantal Akerman
Belgian film director (1950-2015).
Born June 6th, 1950 in Etterbeek. [ref]
Died October 5th, 2015 at 65 years old in 20th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Jilly Cooper
British writer (1937–2025).
Born February 21st, 1937 in Hornchurch.
Died October 5th, 2025 at 88 years old in Bisley (falling). [ref]
Roland Garros
French aviator.
Born October 6th, 1888 in Saint-Denis.
Died October 5th, 1918 at 29 years old in Vouziers.
Henning Mankell
Swedish writer, human rights activist and dramatist (1948–2015).
Born February 3rd, 1948 in Stockholm.
Died October 5th, 2015 at 67 years old in Gothenburg (lung cancer). [ref]
Sam Warner
American film studio executive.
Born August 10th, 1887 in Krasnosielc.
Died October 5th, 1927 at 40 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia).
Bert Jansch
Scottish folk musician (1943–2011).
Born November 3rd, 1943 in Glasgow.
Died October 5th, 2011 at 67 years old in Hampstead (lung cancer). [ref]
Neil Postman
American writer and academic (1931-2003).
Born March 8th, 1931 in New York City.
Died October 5th, 2003 at 72 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Barbara Nichols
American actress (1928-1976).
Born December 10th, 1928 in Mineola.
Died October 5th, 1976 at 47 years old in Hollywood (disease).
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The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Mark Twain