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August 18th
145 Notable deaths
Herbert Mullin
American serial killer.
Born April 18th, 1947 in Salinas.
Died August 18th, 2022 at 75 years old in Stockton. [ref]
James Goldsmith
Anglo-french billionaire financier and tycoon (1933-1997).
Born February 26th, 1933 in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died August 18th, 1997 at 64 years old in Benahavís (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Persis Khambatta
Indian actress (1948-1998).
Born October 2nd, 1948 in Mumbai.
Died August 18th, 1998 at 49 years old in Mumbai (myocardial infarction).
Kim Dae-jung
President of south korea from 1998 to 2003.
Born January 6th, 1924 in Haui-do. [ref]
Died August 18th, 2009 at 85 years old in Severance Hospital (pneumonia, heart failure). [ref]
Protima Bedi
Indian model and dancer (1948-1998).
Born October 12th, 1948 in Delhi.
Died August 18th, 1998 at 49 years old in Pithoragarh.
Josephine Tewson
British actress.
Born February 26th, 1931 in Hampstead.
Died August 18th, 2022 at 91 years old in Northwood. [ref]
Scott McKenzie
American singer and songwriter (1939-2012).
Born January 10th, 1939 in Jacksonville. [ref]
Died August 18th, 2012 at 73 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Robert Swenson
American professional wrestler, stuntman, and actor.
Born January 5th, 1957 in San Antonio.
Died August 18th, 1997 at 40 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure).
Don Pardo
American announcer (1918-2014).
Born February 22nd, 1918 in Westfield.
Died August 18th, 2014 at 96 years old in Tucson.
Jesse Robredo
Philippine politician and cabinet secretary (1958-2012).
Born May 27th, 1958 in Naga. [ref]
Died August 18th, 2012 at 54 years old in sea (aircraft crash). [ref]
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