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May 24th

135 Notable deaths

Tina Turner

American-born singer (1939–2023).

Born November 26th, 1939 in Brownsville.

Died May 24th, 2023 at 83 years old in Küsnacht. [ref]

Harold Wilson

Prime minister of the united kingdom (1964–1970, 1974–1976).

Born March 11th, 1916 in Huddersfield. [ref]

Died May 24th, 1995 at 79 years old in London (Alzheimer's disease, colorectal cancer). [ref]

Duke Ellington

American jazz musician, composer and band leader (1899-1974).

Born April 29th, 1899 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]

Died May 24th, 1974 at 75 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]

John Bain

British game commentator (1984-2018).

Born July 8th, 1984 in Spennymoor.

Died May 24th, 2018 at 33 years old in Charlotte (intestinal cancer). [ref]

Paul Gray

American bassist (1972–2010).

Born April 8th, 1972 in Los Angeles.

Died May 24th, 2010 at 38 years old in Johnston (drug overdose). [ref]

Gudrun Burwitz

German neo-nazi and daughter of ss chief heinrich himmler (1929-2018).

Born August 8th, 1929 in Munich.

Died May 24th, 2018 at 88 years old in Munich.

Rob Knox

British actor (1989-2008).

Born August 21st, 1989 in Kent.

Died May 24th, 2008 at 18 years old in Sidcup (stab wound). [ref]

John Foster Dulles

United states secretary of state (1888-1959).

Born February 25th, 1888 in Washington, D.C..

Died May 24th, 1959 at 71 years old in Washington, D.C. (cancer).

Dick Martin

American comedian.

Born January 30th, 1922 in Battle Creek.

Died May 24th, 2008 at 86 years old in Santa Monica (respiratory failure). [ref]

Gene Clark

American singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist.

Born November 17th, 1944 in Tipton.

Died May 24th, 1991 at 46 years old in Sherman Oaks (myocardial infarction).

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