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August 8th
173 Notable deaths
Olivia Newton-John
Australian singer (1948–2022).
Born September 26th, 1948 in Cambridge.
Died August 8th, 2022 at 73 years old in Santa Ynez Valley (breast cancer). [ref]
Glen Campbell
American guitarist (1936-2017).
Born April 22nd, 1936 in Delight.
Died August 8th, 2017 at 81 years old in Nashville (Alzheimer's disease).
Dean Corll
American serial killer (1939-1973).
Born December 24th, 1939 in Fort Wayne.
Died August 8th, 1973 at 33 years old in Pasadena (ballistic trauma, exsanguination).
Patricia Neal
American stage and film actress (1926-2010).
Born January 20th, 1926 in Packard. [ref]
Died August 8th, 2010 at 84 years old in Edgartown (lung cancer). [ref]
Karen Black
American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter (1939-2013).
Born July 1st, 1939 in Park Ridge. [ref]
Died August 8th, 2013 at 74 years old in Santa Monica (bladder cancer). [ref]
Sixto Rodriguez
American musician (1942–2023).
Born July 10th, 1942 in Detroit.
Died August 8th, 2023 at 81 years old in Detroit. [ref]
Louise Brooks
American dancer and actress (1906-1985).
Born November 14th, 1906 in Cherryvale. [ref]
Died August 8th, 1985 at 78 years old in Rochester (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Sean Price
American rapper from new york.
Born March 17th, 1972 in Brooklyn.
Died August 8th, 2015 at 43 years old in Brooklyn. [ref]
Fay Wray
Actress (1907-2004).
Born September 15th, 1907 in Cardston. [ref]
Died August 8th, 2004 at 96 years old in Manhattan (disease). [ref]
Barbara Bel Geddes
American actress (1922-2005).
Born October 31st, 1922 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 8th, 2005 at 82 years old in Northeast Harbor (lung cancer). [ref]
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