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September 12th
179 Notable deaths
Robert Lowell
American poet (1917–1977).
Born March 1st, 1917 in Boston.
Died September 12th, 1977 at 60 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Rachid Taha
Franco-algerian singer.
Born September 18th, 1958 in Oran.
Died September 12th, 2018 at 59 years old in Les Lilas (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ramsey Lewis
American jazz composer (1935–2022).
Born May 27th, 1935 in Chicago.
Died September 12th, 2022 at 87 years old in Chicago. [ref]
Victor Wong
Chinese american actor (1927-2001).
Born July 30th, 1927 in San Francisco.
Died September 12th, 2001 at 74 years old in Locke (heart failure).
Claude Chabrol
French film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor (1930-2010).
Born June 24th, 1930 in Paris. [ref]
Died September 12th, 2010 at 80 years old in Paris (cancer). [ref]
Tom Ewell
American actor.
Born April 29th, 1909 in Owensboro. [ref]
Died September 12th, 1994 at 85 years old in Woodland Hills. [ref]
William Alwyn
English composer, conductor, and music teacher (1905–1985).
Born November 7th, 1905 in Northampton.
Died September 12th, 1985 at 79 years old in Southwold.
Lillian Randolph
American actress (1898–1980).
Born December 14th, 1898 in Knoxville.
Died September 12th, 1980 at 81 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
Joe Sample
American jazz musician and composer (1939–2014).
Born February 1st, 1939 in Houston.
Died September 12th, 2014 at 75 years old in Houston (lung cancer).
John Qualen
Canadian-american actor of norwegian origin (1899-1987).
Born December 8th, 1899 in Vancouver.
Died September 12th, 1987 at 87 years old in Torrance (myocardial infarction).
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Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti