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May 11th
165 Notable deaths
Alvar Aalto
Finnish architect and designer (1898–1976).
Born February 3rd, 1898 in Kuortane. [ref]
Died May 11th, 1976 at 78 years old in Helsinki (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Pua Magasiva
New zealand actor.
Born August 10th, 1980 in Apia.
Died May 11th, 2019 at 38 years old in Wellington. [ref]
Shireen Abu Akleh
Palestinian-american journalist (1971–2022).
Born April 3rd, 1971 in Jerusalem. [ref]
Died May 11th, 2022 at 51 years old in Jenin (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Barry Newman
American film, television, and stage actor (1930–2023).
Born November 7th, 1930 in Boston.
Died May 11th, 2023 at 92 years old in New York. [ref]
John Rutsey
Canadian musician.
Born July 23rd, 1952 in Toronto.
Died May 11th, 2008 at 55 years old in Toronto (myocardial infarction, diabetes). [ref]
James Colosimo
American mobster (1878-1920).
Born February 16th, 1878 in Colosimi.
Died May 11th, 1920 at 42 years old in Chicago (gunshot wound).
Silver King
Mexican professional wrestler and actor (1968-2019).
Born January 9th, 1968 in Torreón. [ref]
Died May 11th, 2019 at 51 years old in Camden Town (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Robert Traylor
American basketball player (1977–2011).
Born February 1st, 1977 in Detroit.
Died May 11th, 2011 at 34 years old in Carolina (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ed Ricketts
American marine biologist (1897-1948).
Born May 14th, 1897 in Chicago.
Died May 11th, 1948 at 50 years old in Salinas (railway accident).
Susan Backlinie
American actress and stuntwoman.
Born September 1st, 1946 in Miami.
Died May 11th, 2024 at 77 years old in Ventura (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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