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September 12th
179 Notable deaths
PnB Rock
American singer, rapper, and songwriter (1991–2022).
Born December 9th, 1991 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died September 12th, 2022 at 30 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound). [ref]
Norman Borlaug
American biologist.
Born March 25th, 1914 in Cresco.
Died September 12th, 2009 at 95 years old in Dallas (non-Hodgkin lymphoma). [ref]
Ron Woodroof
American aids patient who created what would become known as the dallas buyers club (1950-1992).
Born February 3rd, 1950 in Texas.
Died September 12th, 1992 at 42 years old in Dallas (AIDS related disease).
Subramanya Bharathi
Tamil poet, social reformer, fighter for indian freedom & women's rights.
Born December 11th, 1882 in Ettayapuram.
Died September 12th, 1921 at 38 years old in Chennai. [ref]
Ian Paisley
Politician and former church minister (1926-2014).
Born April 6th, 1926 in Armagh.
Died September 12th, 2014 at 88 years old in Belfast (cardiomyopathy).
Sitaram Yechury
Indian politician.
Born August 12th, 1952 in Chennai.
Died September 12th, 2024 at 72 years old in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. [ref]
Bobby Byrd
American r&b/soul singer, songwriter, bandleader, talent scout, record producer, and musician.
Born August 15th, 1934 in Toccoa.
Died September 12th, 2007 at 73 years old in Loganville (lung cancer).
Donald Sinden
English actor (1923–2014).
Born October 9th, 1923 in St Budeaux.
Died September 12th, 2014 at 90 years old in Wittersham (prostate cancer).
William Boyd
American actor (1895-1972).
Born June 5th, 1895 in Hendrysburg. [ref]
Died September 12th, 1972 at 77 years old in Laguna Beach (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Prince Arthur of Connaught
British prince (1883-1938).
Born January 13th, 1883 in Windsor Castle.
Died September 12th, 1938 at 55 years old in London (stomach cancer).
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