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May 8th
194 Notable deaths
Norman Bel Geddes
American theatrical and industrial designer.
Born April 21st, 1893 in Adrian. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1958 at 65 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Marie Tsoni
Greek actress and singer.
Born June 25th, 1987 in Athens.
Died May 8th, 2017 at 29 years old in Exarcheia.
Anne V. Coates
British film editor (1925-2018).
Born December 12th, 1925 in Reigate. [ref]
Died May 8th, 2018 at 92 years old in Woodland Hills. [ref]
Luigi Nono
Italian composer (1924-1990).
Born January 29th, 1924 in Venice.
Died May 8th, 1990 at 66 years old in Venice. [ref]
Curtis Fuller
American jazz musician (1932–2021).
Born December 15th, 1934 in Detroit.
Died May 8th, 2021 at 86 years old [ref]
Taylor Mead
American writer (1924–2013).
Born December 31st, 1924 in Michigan.
Died May 8th, 2013 at 88 years old in Denver.
Frank Foley
Secret service agent (1884–1958).
Born November 24th, 1884 in Highbridge.
Died May 8th, 1958 at 73 years old in Stourbridge.
Éamonn Ceannt
Irish republican and 1916 easter rising leader (1881–1916).
Born September 21st, 1881 in Ballymoe.
Died May 8th, 1916 at 34 years old in Kilmainham Gaol (gunshot wound).
Rudolf Serkin
Bohemian-born american pianist.
Born March 28th, 1903 in Cheb. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1991 at 88 years old in Guildford, Guilford (cancer). [ref]
Rudolf von Sebottendorf
German antisemite, freemason and founder of the thule society (1875-1945).
Born November 9th, 1875 in Hoyerswerda.
Died May 8th, 1945 at 69 years old in Turkey, Egypt.
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