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May 24th
156 Notable deaths
Susan Brownmiller
American feminist and author (1935–2025).
Born February 15th, 1935 in Brooklyn.
Died May 24th, 2025 at 90 years old in New York City. [ref]
Dick Martin
American comedian and actor (1922–2008).
Born January 30th, 1922 in Battle Creek.
Died May 24th, 2008 at 86 years old in Santa Monica (respiratory failure). [ref]
Paul Birch
American actor (1912-1969).
Born January 13th, 1912 in Atmore.
Died May 24th, 1969 at 57 years old in St. George's.
Thomas J. Dodd
American diplomat and politician.
Born May 15th, 1907 in Norwich. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1971 at 64 years old in Old Lyme (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ed Shaughnessy
American jazz drummer (1929–2013).
Born January 29th, 1929 in Jersey City.
Died May 24th, 2013 at 84 years old in Calabasas (myocardial infarction).
Herb Lubalin
American graphic designer (1918-1981).
Born March 17th, 1918 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1981 at 63 years old in New York City. [ref]
Lancelot Holland
Royal navy admiral (1887-1941).
Born September 13th, 1887 in Middleton Cheney.
Died May 24th, 1941 at 53 years old in Denmark Strait.
David Datuna
Georgian-american artist.
Born February 10th, 1974 in Tbilisi.
Died May 24th, 2022 at 48 years old in Boston (lung cancer). [ref]
John Abbott
English actor (1905-1996).
Born June 5th, 1905 in London.
Died May 24th, 1996 at 90 years old in Los Angeles.
William Van Alen
American architect.
Born August 10th, 1883 in Brooklyn.
Died May 24th, 1954 at 70 years old in New York City.
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The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. Mark Twain