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July 28th
168 Notable deaths
James Shigeta
American actor (1929–2014).
Born June 17th, 1929 in Honolulu.
Died July 28th, 2014 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure). [ref]
Edogawa Ranpo
Japanese writer (1894–1965).
Born October 21st, 1894 in Nabari.
Died July 28th, 1965 at 70 years old in Ikebukuro (cerebral hemorrhage).
Marie Dressler
Canadian-american actress (1868-1934).
Born November 9th, 1868 in Cobourg.
Died July 28th, 1934 at 65 years old in Santa Barbara (cancer).
Frank Loesser
American songwriter (1910-1969).
Born June 29th, 1910 in New York City. [ref]
Died July 28th, 1969 at 59 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
David Gemmell
British author of heroic fantasy (1948-2006).
Born August 1st, 1948 in London. [ref]
Died July 28th, 2006 at 57 years old in Hastings (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Karl Gotch
Belgian professional wrestler.
Born August 3rd, 1924 in Antwerp.
Died July 28th, 2007 at 82 years old in Tampa. [ref]
Jaipal Reddy
Indian politician (1942-2019).
Born January 16th, 1942 in Madgul.
Died July 28th, 2019 at 77 years old in Hyderabad (pneumonia). [ref]
Jill Esmond
British actress (1908–1990).
Born January 26th, 1908 in London.
Died July 28th, 1990 at 82 years old in Wimbledon.
Charu Majumdar
Indian politician and naxalite leader (1918–1972).
Born March 12th, 1918 in Siliguri.
Died July 28th, 1972 at 54 years old in Kolkata.
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