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September 27th
147 Notable deaths
Hugh Hefner
American businessman and magazine publisher (1926-2017).
Born April 9th, 1926 in Chicago. [ref]
Died September 27th, 2017 at 91 years old in Playboy Mansion (sepsis). [ref]
Michael Gambon
British actor (1940–2023).
Born October 19th, 1940 in Dublin.
Died September 27th, 2023 at 82 years old in Witham (pneumonia). [ref]
Cliff Burton
American bassist (1962–1986).
Born February 10th, 1962 in Castro Valley. [ref]
Died September 27th, 1986 at 24 years old in Dörarp (bus accident). [ref]
Oona O'Neill
American actress.
Born May 13th, 1925 in Warwick Parish.
Died September 27th, 1991 at 66 years old in Corsier-sur-Vevey (pancreatic cancer).
David Hahn
United states marine (1976-2016).
Born October 30th, 1976 in Commerce Township. [ref]
Died September 27th, 2016 at 39 years old in Shelby Township. [ref]
Maria Rasputin
Daughter of grigori rasputin; memoirist, circus performer.
Born March 29th, 1899 in Pokrovskoye, Tyumen Oblast. [ref]
Died September 27th, 1977 at 78 years old in Los Angeles.
Clara Bow
American actress and sex-symbol (1905-1965).
Born July 29th, 1905 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died September 27th, 1965 at 60 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Jimmy Doolittle
American military officer and aviation pioneer.
Born December 14th, 1896 in Alameda.
Died September 27th, 1993 at 96 years old in Pebble Beach.
Donald O'Connor
American dancer, singer, and actor.
Born August 25th, 1925 in Chicago.
Died September 27th, 2003 at 78 years old in Calabasas (myocardial infarction, cardioplegia). [ref]
Robert Montgomery
American actor (1904–1981).
Born May 21st, 1904 in Beacon. [ref]
Died September 27th, 1981 at 77 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
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