Deaths in...
320 Notable deaths
in Chicago
Battling Nelson
Danish-american boxer (1882-1954).
Born June 5th, 1882 in Copenhagen.
Died February 7th, 1954 at 71 years old in Chicago.
Paul Davidson
American economist (1930–2024).
Born October 23rd, 1930 in Brooklyn.
Died June 20th, 2024 at 93 years old in Chicago. [ref]
Jimmy Dawkins
American blues musician (1936–2013).
Born October 24th, 1936 in Tchula.
Died April 10th, 2013 at 76 years old in Chicago. [ref]
Joseph Dietzgen
German philosopher (1828-1888).
Born December 9th, 1828 in Stadt Blankenberg.
Died April 15th, 1888 at 59 years old in Chicago.
Kazys Grinius
Third president of lithuania from 7 june 1926 until 17 december 1926 (1866-1950).
Born December 17th, 1866 in Selema.
Died June 4th, 1950 at 83 years old in Chicago.
Sid Catlett
American musician (1910–1951).
Born January 10th, 1910 in Evansville.
Died March 25th, 1951 at 41 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction).
Stuart A. Rice
American physical chemist.
Born January 6th, 1932 in New York City.
Died December 22nd, 2024 at 92 years old in Chicago. [ref]
Willie "Big Eyes" Smith
American electric blues singer, harmonica player and drummer (1936–2011).
Born January 19th, 1936 in Helena.
Died September 16th, 2011 at 75 years old in Chicago (stroke). [ref]
Milt Buckner
American jazz pianist and organist (1915–1977).
Born July 10th, 1915 in St. Louis.
Died July 27th, 1977 at 62 years old in Chicago.
Philip Klutznick
American politician (1907–1999).
Born July 9th, 1907 in Kansas City.
Died August 14th, 1999 at 92 years old in Chicago (Alzheimer's disease).
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