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263 Notable deaths
 in Chicago

Vivian Maier

French-american photographer (1926–2009).

Born February 1st, 1926 in New York City.

Died April 21st, 2009 at 83 years old in Chicago. [ref]

Grant Wood

American painter (1891–1942).

Born February 13th, 1891 in Anamosa. [ref]

Died February 13th, 1942 at 51 years old in Chicago (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Richard J. Daley

American politician and 47th mayor of chicago.

Born May 15th, 1902 in Chicago. [ref]

Died December 20th, 1976 at 74 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Little Walter

American blues harmonica player (1930-1968).

Born May 1st, 1930 in Marksville.

Died February 15th, 1968 at 37 years old in Chicago (thrombosis).

Margaret Truman

American author of murder mysteries; daughter of 33rd president of the united states harry s. truman (1924-2008).

Born February 17th, 1924 in Independence.

Died January 29th, 2008 at 83 years old in Chicago. [ref]

Ernie Banks

American baseball player and coach.

Born January 31st, 1931 in Dallas.

Died January 23rd, 2015 at 83 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction).

Dean O'Banion

American mobster.

Born July 8th, 1892 in Maroa.

Died November 10th, 1924 at 32 years old in Chicago.

Kannadasan

Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist.

Born June 24th, 1927 in Sirukoodalpatti.

Died October 17th, 1981 at 54 years old in Chicago.

Leonard Chess

Polish-american record company executive (1917-1969).

Born March 12th, 1917 in Motal. [ref]

Died October 16th, 1969 at 52 years old in Chicago (cardiac arrest).

Paul Tillich

German-american theologian and philosopher.

Born August 20th, 1886 in Starosiedle. [ref]

Died October 22nd, 1965 at 79 years old in Chicago. [ref]

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