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August 2nd
146 Notable deaths
Jim Marrs
American journalist and writer (1943-2017).
Born December 5th, 1943 in Fort Worth.
Died August 2nd, 2017 at 73 years old in Springtown (myocardial infarction). [ref]
John Keegan
British military historian, lecturer, writer and journalist (1934-2012).
Born May 15th, 1934 in Clapham.
Died August 2nd, 2012 at 78 years old in Kilmington. [ref]
Natalia Molchanova
Russian free diver (1962-2015).
Died August 2nd, 2015 at 53 years old in Formentera (drowning).
Cathleen Nesbitt
British actress (1888-1982).
Born November 24th, 1888 in Cheshire.
Died August 2nd, 1982 at 93 years old in London (disease).
Michel Berger
French singer and songwriter (1947-1992).
Born November 28th, 1947 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. [ref]
Died August 2nd, 1992 at 44 years old in Saint-Tropez (myocardial infarction).
Pietro Mascagni
Italian composer known for operas.
Born December 7th, 1863 in Livorno. [ref]
Died August 2nd, 1945 at 81 years old in Rome. [ref]
Bert Freed
American actor (1919-1994).
Born November 3rd, 1919 in The Bronx.
Died August 2nd, 1994 at 74 years old in Sechelt (myocardial infarction).
Leon Fleisher
American conductor and pianist.
Born July 23rd, 1928 in San Francisco.
Died August 2nd, 2020 at 92 years old in Baltimore (cancer). [ref]
Kelley Mack
American actress (1992–2025).
Born July 10th, 1992 in Cincinnati. [ref]
Died August 2nd, 2025 at 33 years old in Cincinnati (glioma). [ref]
Paul Goodman
American writer and public intellectual (1911–1972).
Born September 9th, 1911 in Greenwich Village.
Died August 2nd, 1972 at 60 years old in North Stratford.
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