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September 17th
154 Notable deaths
Laura Ashley
Welsh designer of textiles, clothing, and home furnishings (1925-1985).
Born September 7th, 1925 in Merthyr Tydfil. [ref]
Died September 17th, 1985 at 60 years old in Coventry (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Frankie Vaughan
English traditional pop music singer (1928-1999).
Born February 3rd, 1928 in Liverpool.
Died September 17th, 1999 at 71 years old in High Wycombe (cardiovascular disease).
Ruth Benedict
American anthropologist and folklorologist (1887-1948).
Born June 5th, 1887 in New York City. [ref]
Died September 17th, 1948 at 61 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Akim Tamiroff
American actor (1899-1972).
Born October 29th, 1899 in Tbilisi, Baku.
Died September 17th, 1972 at 72 years old in Palm Springs (cancer).
J. D. Souther
American singer, songwriter, and actor (1945–2024).
Born November 2nd, 1945 in Detroit.
Died September 17th, 2024 at 78 years old in Sandia Park. [ref]
Eiji Toyoda
Japanese industrialist (1913–2013).
Born September 12th, 1913 in Nagoya.
Died September 17th, 2013 at 100 years old in Toyota (heart failure).
Charles H. Percy
American businessman and u.s. senator (1919–2011).
Born September 27th, 1919 in Pensacola.
Died September 17th, 2011 at 91 years old in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
Charles Spearman
English psychologist (1863-1945).
Born September 10th, 1863 in London.
Died September 17th, 1945 at 82 years old in London.
Thomas Selfridge
First person ever to die in an airplane crash.
Born February 8th, 1882 in San Francisco.
Died September 17th, 1908 at 26 years old in Fort Myer (aviation accident). [ref]
Iris Adrian
Actress (1912-1994).
Born May 29th, 1912 in Los Angeles.
Died September 17th, 1994 at 82 years old in Hollywood.
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