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December 13th
181 Notable deaths
Fritz Klein
Romanian-born german nazi physician, camp doctor and convicted war criminal (1888-1945).
Born November 24th, 1888 in Codlea.
Died December 13th, 1945 at 57 years old in Hamelin (hanging to death).
Russell Hoban
American expatriate writer and illustrator (1925-2011).
Born February 4th, 1925 in Lansdale. [ref]
Died December 13th, 2011 at 86 years old in London. [ref]
Henry Green
English novelist (1905-1973).
Born October 29th, 1905 in Forthampton, Tewkesbury.
Died December 13th, 1973 at 68 years old in London.
Charles Handy
Irish economist (1932–2024).
Born July 25th, 1932 in Clane.
Died December 13th, 2024 at 92 years old in London. [ref]
Jimmy Witherspoon
American jump blues singer.
Born August 8th, 1923 in Gurdon.
Died December 13th, 1997 at 74 years old in Los Angeles (esophageal cancer). [ref]
John G. Bennett
British mathematician and author.
Born June 8th, 1897 in London.
Died December 13th, 1974 at 77 years old in Sherborne. [ref]
Dita Parlo
German actress.
Born September 4th, 1908 in Szczecin.
Died December 13th, 1971 at 63 years old in Paris (disease).
David Wheeler
British computer scientist.
Born February 9th, 1927 in Birmingham.
Died December 13th, 2004 at 77 years old in Cambridge. [ref]
Leora Dana
American actress.
Born April 1st, 1923 in New York City.
Died December 13th, 1983 at 60 years old in New York City (cancer).
Cornelius Cardew
English composer.
Born May 7th, 1936 in Winchcombe. [ref]
Died December 13th, 1981 at 45 years old in London, Greater London (struck by vehicle). [ref]
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