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1,208 Notable deaths
in London
George Cohen
English footballer (1939–2022).
Born October 22nd, 1939 in London.
Died December 23rd, 2022 at 83 years old in London. [ref]
Paul Johnson
Journalist, grand historian and speechwriter from england (1928–2023).
Born November 2nd, 1928 in Manchester.
Died January 12th, 2023 at 94 years old in London. [ref]
William Heath Robinson
British illustrator.
Born May 31st, 1872 in London. [ref]
Died September 13th, 1944 at 72 years old in London.
Leon Brittan
British politician and barrister (1939–2015).
Born September 25th, 1939 in North London.
Died January 21st, 2015 at 75 years old in London (cancer). [ref]
Brian Gibson
English film and television director (1944–2004).
Born September 22nd, 1944 in Southend-on-Sea.
Died January 4th, 2004 at 59 years old in London (bone cancer).
Andrew Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope
British admiral of the fleet (1883-1963).
Born January 7th, 1883 in Dublin.
Died June 12th, 1963 at 80 years old in London.
Menzies Campbell
Scottish politician (1941–2025).
Born May 22nd, 1941 in Glasgow.
Died September 26th, 2025 at 84 years old in London. [ref]
Alec McCowen
English actor (1925-2017).
Born May 26th, 1925 in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Died February 6th, 2017 at 91 years old in London. [ref]
Richard Hamilton
English painter and collage artist (1922-2011).
Born February 24th, 1922 in London. [ref]
Died September 13th, 2011 at 89 years old in London. [ref]
Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury
British conservative politician (1893–1972).
Born August 27th, 1893 in Hatfield House.
Died February 23rd, 1972 at 78 years old in London. [ref]
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