February 18th
181 Notable deaths
Andy Devine
American actor (1905–1977).
Born October 7th, 1905 in Flagstaff.
Died February 18th, 1977 at 71 years old in Orange (leukemia).
Richard Bright
American actor (1937-2006).
Born June 28th, 1937 in Brooklyn.
Died February 18th, 2006 at 68 years old in New York City (struck by vehicle). [ref]
Karpoori Thakur
Indian politician.
Born January 24th, 1924 in Samastipur district.
Died February 18th, 1988 at 64 years old
Ivan Koloff
Canadian professional wrestler.
Born August 25th, 1942 in Montreal.
Died February 18th, 2017 at 74 years old in Winterville (liver cancer). [ref]
Maria Franziska von Trapp
Austrian-american singer.
Born September 28th, 1914 in Zell am See.
Died February 18th, 2014 at 99 years old in Stowe (disease).
Brad Johnson
American actor.
Born October 24th, 1959 in Tucson.
Died February 18th, 2022 at 62 years old in Fort Worth. [ref]
Ira von Fürstenberg
Italian socialite and actress (1940–2024).
Born April 18th, 1940 in Rome.
Died February 18th, 2024 at 83 years old in Rome. [ref]
Omar Abdel-Rahman
Leader of al-jama'a al-islamiyya.
Born May 3rd, 1938 in Dakahlia Governorate.
Died February 18th, 2017 at 78 years old in Butner (diabetes). [ref]
James J. Corbett
American boxer (1866-1933).
Born September 1st, 1866 in San Francisco.
Died February 18th, 1933 at 66 years old in Queens (liver cancer).
Balthus
French painter.
Born February 29th, 1908 in Paris. [ref]
Died February 18th, 2001 at 92 years old in Rossinière. [ref]
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The idea is to die young as late as possible. Ashley Montagu