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May 17th
170 Notable deaths
Harmon Killebrew
Professional baseball player (1936-2011).
Born June 29th, 1936 in Payette.
Died May 17th, 2011 at 74 years old in Scottsdale (esophageal cancer). [ref]
Herman Wouk
American writer (1915-2019).
Born May 27th, 1915 in The Bronx.
Died May 17th, 2019 at 103 years old in Palm Springs. [ref]
Superstar Billy Graham
American wrestler (1943–2023).
Born June 7th, 1943 in Phoenix.
Died May 17th, 2023 at 79 years old in Phoenix (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome). [ref]
Henry Jones
American actor of stage, film and television.
Born August 1st, 1912 in New Jersey. [ref]
Died May 17th, 1999 at 86 years old in Los Angeles (fall). [ref]
Johnny "Guitar" Watson
American musician (1935–1996).
Born February 3rd, 1935 in Houston.
Died May 17th, 1996 at 61 years old in Yokohama (myocardial infarction).
Prakash Mehra
Film producer and director.
Born July 13th, 1939 in Bijnor.
Died May 17th, 2009 at 69 years old in Mumbai (pneumonia). [ref]
Gunnar Myrdal
Swedish economist (1898–1987).
Born December 6th, 1898 in Skattunge Parish.
Died May 17th, 1987 at 88 years old in Danderyd.
László Kubala
Hungarian footballer (1927–2002).
Born June 10th, 1927 in Budapest.
Died May 17th, 2002 at 74 years old in Barcelona.
Lloyd Alexander
American children's writer (1924-2007).
Born January 30th, 1924 in Philadelphia.
Died May 17th, 2007 at 83 years old in Drexel Hill (cancer). [ref]
Bud Anderson
American world war ii flying ace (1922–2024).
Born January 13th, 1922 in Oakland.
Died May 17th, 2024 at 102 years old in Auburn. [ref]
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