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May 24th
141 Notable deaths
Fritz Klein
American psychiatrist and lgbt activist (1932-2006).
Born December 27th, 1932 in Vienna.
Died May 24th, 2006 at 73 years old in San Diego (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Claudia Muzio
Italian opera soprano.
Born February 7th, 1889 in Pavia. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1936 at 47 years old in Rome (disease). [ref]
Jacob Druckman
American composer (1928-1996).
Born June 26th, 1928 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1996 at 67 years old in New Haven (lung cancer). [ref]
David Walker
Australian racing driver.
Born June 10th, 1941 in Sydney.
Died May 24th, 2024 at 82 years old in Queensland. [ref]
Claude Piéplu
French actor (1923-2006).
Born May 9th, 1923 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
Died May 24th, 2006 at 83 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris (cancer). [ref]
Jean-Loup Dabadie
French writer, screenwriter, songwriter, dialog writer, translator, theater and movie director, member of the académie française.
Born September 27th, 1938 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
Died May 24th, 2020 at 81 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Umberto Bindi
Italian recording artist; singer-songwriter.
Born May 12th, 1932 in Bogliasco. [ref]
Died May 24th, 2002 at 70 years old in Rome. [ref]
Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne
American mayor (1853-1937).
Born October 12th, 1853 in Watertown. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1937 at 83 years old in Chicago. [ref]
Brand Whitlock
American diplomat (1869-1934).
Born March 4th, 1869 in Urbana. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1934 at 65 years old in Cannes. [ref]
Denzil Best
American jazz drummer (1917–1965).
Born April 27th, 1917 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1965 at 48 years old in New York City. [ref]
Deaths 81 to 90 of 141
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