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1,157 Notable deaths
 in London

David Soul

American-british actor (1943–2024).

Born August 28th, 1943 in Chicago.

Died January 4th, 2024 at 80 years old in London. [ref]

Karl Popper

Austrian-british philosopher of science.

Born July 28th, 1902 in Vienna. [ref]

Died September 17th, 1994 at 92 years old in London. [ref]

Ted Hughes

English poet and children's writer (1930-1998).

Born August 17th, 1930 in Mytholmroyd. [ref]

Died October 28th, 1998 at 68 years old in London (myocardial infarction, colorectal cancer). [ref]

Rory Gallagher

Irish musician (1948-1995).

Born March 2nd, 1948 in Ballyshannon. [ref]

Died June 14th, 1995 at 47 years old in London (infectious disease). [ref]

Mick Ronson

English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and record producer.

Born May 26th, 1946 in Kingston upon Hull. [ref]

Died April 29th, 1993 at 46 years old in London (liver cancer). [ref]

Prince Louis of Battenberg

European royalty/naval officer (1854-1921).

Born May 24th, 1854 in Graz.

Died September 11th, 1921 at 67 years old in London.

Jeremy Brett

English actor (1933-1995).

Born November 3rd, 1933 in Berkswell. [ref]

Died September 12th, 1995 at 61 years old in London (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Howard Carter

British egyptologist.

Born May 9th, 1874 in Brompton, Kensington. [ref]

Died March 2nd, 1939 at 64 years old in London (lymphoma). [ref]

Kenny Everett

British comedian and broadcaster (1944-1995).

Born December 25th, 1944 in Seaforth.

Died April 4th, 1995 at 50 years old in London (death from AIDS-related complications).

Adlai Stevenson II

31st governor of illinois from 1949 to 1953.

Born February 5th, 1900 in Los Angeles. [ref]

Died July 14th, 1965 at 65 years old in London (myocardial infarction, heart failure). [ref]

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