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1,208 Notable deaths
in London
Richard Burns
British racing driver.
Born January 17th, 1971 in Reading.
Died November 25th, 2005 at 34 years old in London (brain cancer). [ref]
Eric Woolfson
Scottish songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, executive producer, pianist (1945-2009).
Born March 18th, 1945 in Glasgow. [ref]
Died December 2nd, 2009 at 64 years old in London (cancer, kidney cancer). [ref]
John Loder
British-american actor (1898-1988).
Born January 3rd, 1898 in London.
Died December 26th, 1988 at 90 years old in London (disease). [ref]
Nicola Pagett
English stage and film actress.
Born June 15th, 1945 in Cairo.
Died March 3rd, 2021 at 75 years old in London (brain tumor). [ref]
C. L. R. James
Trinidadian historian, journalist and marxist.
Born January 4th, 1901 in Tunapuna. [ref]
Died May 31st, 1989 at 88 years old in London. [ref]
E. H. Carr
English historian, diplomat, journalist and international relations theorist (1892-1982).
Born June 28th, 1892 in London. [ref]
Died November 3rd, 1982 at 90 years old in London.
A. J. Ayer
English philosopher.
Born October 29th, 1910 in London.
Died July 26th, 1989 at 78 years old in London.
Bebe Daniels
American entertainer (1901-1971).
Born January 14th, 1901 in Dallas. [ref]
Died March 16th, 1971 at 70 years old in London (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
A. S. Byatt
British writer (1936–2023).
Born August 24th, 1936 in Sheffield. [ref]
Died November 16th, 2023 at 87 years old in London. [ref]
Princess Alexandra, 2nd Duchess of Fife
British princess; elder daughter of louise, princess royal, and alexander duff, 1st duke of fife (1891-1959).
Born May 17th, 1891 in London.
Died February 26th, 1959 at 67 years old in London.
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