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September 24th
145 Notable deaths
Dr. Seuss
American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991).
Born March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield.
Died September 24th, 1991 at 87 years old in La Jolla (old age). [ref]
Michael K. Williams
American actor (1966–2021).
Born November 22nd, 1966 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died September 24th, 2021 at 54 years old in Williamsburg (drug overdose). [ref]
Susan Atkins
American convicted murderer from california (1948-2009).
Born May 7th, 1948 in San Gabriel.
Died September 24th, 2009 at 61 years old in Chowchilla (brain cancer).
Princess Victoria, Marchioness of Milford Haven
German princess; eldest daughter of louis iv, grand duke of hesse and by rhine, and princess alice of the united kingdom.
Born April 5th, 1863 in Windsor Castle.
Died September 24th, 1950 at 87 years old in London (bronchitis).
Bill Nunn
American actor (1953–2016).
Born October 20th, 1952 in Pittsburgh.
Died September 24th, 2016 at 63 years old in Pittsburgh (leukemia). [ref]
Sarah Churchill
British actress and dancer (1914-1982).
Born October 7th, 1914 in London.
Died September 24th, 1982 at 67 years old in London.
Sara Jane Moore
American failed assassin.
Born February 15th, 1930 in Charleston.
Died September 24th, 2025 at 95 years old in Franklin. [ref]
Thilakan
Indian actor.
Born July 15th, 1935 in Ayiroor.
Died September 24th, 2012 at 77 years old in Thiruvananthapuram. [ref]
Schlitzie
American sideshow performer (1901-1971).
Born September 10th, 1901 in The Bronx.
Died September 24th, 1971 at 70 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia).
Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
English writer (1920-2014).
Born March 31st, 1920 in Asthall Manor.
Died September 24th, 2014 at 94 years old in Chatsworth House (disease).
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He who is not busy being born is busy dying. Bob Dylan