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August 20th
Top causes of death
| 9 | Myocardial Infarction |
| 4 | Heart Failure |
| 4 | Cancer |
| 4 | Stroke |
| 4 | Tuberculosis |
Deaths by gender
| 146 | Male |
| 40 | Female |
Top death places
| 6 | Los Angeles |
| 5 | Moscow |
| 5 | Paris |
| 4 | Stockholm |
| 3 | Madrid |
Top 5 notable deaths.
Jerry Lewis
American comedian, actor and film director (1926–2017).
Born March 16th, 1926 in Newark.
Died August 20th, 2017 at 91 years old in Las Vegas (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Phyllis Diller
American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist (1917–2012).
Died August 20th, 2012 at 95 years old in Brentwood (heart failure).
Frank Caprio
American lawyer and politician (1936–2025).
Born November 23rd, 1936 in Federal Hill.
Died August 20th, 2025 at 88 years old in Providence (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Leona Helmsley
American hotel owner (1920–2007).
Born July 4th, 1920 in Marbletown. [ref]
Died August 20th, 2007 at 87 years old in Greenwich (heart failure).
William Halsey Jr.
United states admiral (1882–1959).
Born October 30th, 1882 in Elizabeth.
Died August 20th, 1959 at 76 years old in Fishers Island.
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Birthdays by gender
| 456 | Male |
| 124 | Female |
Top birth places
| 8 | Moscow |
| 8 | Rome |
| 6 | Los Angeles |
| 5 | London |
| 4 | Brooklyn |
It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live. Victor Hugo