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May 15th
165 Notable deaths
Chic Hecht
American politician (1928-2006).
Born November 30th, 1928 in Cape Girardeau.
Died May 15th, 2006 at 77 years old in Las Vegas (prostate cancer). [ref]
Constantin Dăscălescu
Romanian politician (1923-2003).
Born July 2nd, 1923 in Breaza.
Died May 15th, 2003 at 79 years old in Bucharest.
Renzo Zorzi
Italian racecar driver (1946-2015).
Born December 12th, 1946 in Ziano di Fiemme.
Died May 15th, 2015 at 68 years old in Magenta. [ref]
Wynne Gibson
Actress (1905-1987).
Born July 3rd, 1905 in New York City.
Died May 15th, 1987 at 81 years old in Laguna Niguel (thrombosis). [ref]
Chet Miller
American racing driver.
Born July 19th, 1902 in Detroit.
Died May 15th, 1953 at 50 years old in Indianapolis.
Hubert van Es
Dutch photographer.
Born July 6th, 1941 in Hilversum. [ref]
Died May 15th, 2009 at 67 years old in Hong Kong (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Gino Rossetti
Italian footballer (1904-1992).
Born November 7th, 1904 in La Spezia.
Died May 15th, 1992 at 87 years old in La Spezia.
Rik Van Steenbergen
Cyclist (1924-2003).
Born September 9th, 1924 in Arendonk.
Died May 15th, 2003 at 78 years old in Antwerp.
Sacha Vierny
1919-2001 french cinematographer.
Born August 10th, 1919 in Bois-le-Roi. [ref]
Died May 15th, 2001 at 81 years old in Vannes.
Oskar Heil
German electrical engineer (1908-1994).
Born March 20th, 1908 in Langwieden.
Died May 15th, 1994 at 86 years old in San Mateo.
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