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May 24th
156 Notable deaths
Stormé DeLarverie
American performer and gay rights activist (1920–2014).
Born December 24th, 1920 in New Orleans.
Died May 24th, 2014 at 93 years old in Brooklyn.
Kim Jae-gyu
South korean military officer (1926-1980).
Died May 24th, 1980 at 54 years old in Seoul Detention Center (hanging).
Jack Warner
English actor (1895–1981).
Born October 24th, 1895 in London.
Died May 24th, 1981 at 85 years old in London (pneumonia).
Elmore James
American blues musician (1918–1963).
Born January 27th, 1918 in Richland.
Died May 24th, 1963 at 45 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction).
Denis Johnson
American writer (novel, drama, poetry, essay) (1949-2017).
Born July 1st, 1949 in Munich. [ref]
Died May 24th, 2017 at 67 years old in Gualala, Sea Ranch (liver cancer). [ref]
Hermione Gingold
English actress (1897–1987).
Born December 9th, 1897 in London.
Died May 24th, 1987 at 89 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Peter David
American writer of comic books, novels, television, movies and video games.
Born September 23rd, 1956 in Fort Meade.
Died May 24th, 2025 at 68 years old in East Patchogue. [ref]
Yakima Canutt
American rodeo rider, actor and stuntman (1895–1986).
Born November 29th, 1895 in Colfax.
Died May 24th, 1986 at 90 years old in North Hollywood.
Susie Garrett
American actress (1929–2002).
Born December 29th, 1929 in Detroit.
Died May 24th, 2002 at 72 years old in Southfield (cancer).
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