Deaths in...
1,701 Notable deaths
in London
Jennifer Kendal
British actress (1934–1984).
Born February 28th, 1933 in Southport.
Died September 7th, 1984 at 51 years old in London (colorectal cancer).
Ruth Ellis
British murderer and last woman to be executed in the united kingdom.
Born October 9th, 1926 in Rhyl.
Died July 13th, 1955 at 28 years old in London (hanging to death).
Tommy Cooper
British prop comedian and magician (1921-1984).
Born March 19th, 1921 in Caerphilly.
Died April 15th, 1984 at 63 years old in London (myocardial infarction).
Nazia Hassan
Pakistani singer (1965–2000).
Born April 3rd, 1965 in Karachi.
Died August 13th, 2000 at 35 years old in London (cancer).
Howard Carter
British egyptologist (1874–1939).
Born May 9th, 1874 in Brompton. [ref]
Died March 2nd, 1939 at 64 years old in London (lymphoma). [ref]
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Nobleman and naval officer (1854–1921).
Died September 11th, 1921 at 67 years old in London.
Ian Dury
British new wave singer (1942–2000).
Born May 12th, 1942 in London Borough of Harrow.
Died March 27th, 2000 at 57 years old in London (colorectal cancer).
Paolo Gucci
Italian businessman and fashion designer.
Born March 29th, 1931 in Florence.
Died October 10th, 1995 at 64 years old in London. [ref]
Ronnie Corbett
Scottish stand-up comedian, actor, writer, broadcaster, and comedian (1930-2016).
Born December 4th, 1930 in Edinburgh.
Died March 31st, 2016 at 85 years old in London (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). [ref]
Frank Williams
Founder of williams grand prix engineering (1942–2021).
Born April 16th, 1942 in South Shields.
Died November 28th, 2021 at 79 years old in London. [ref]
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Since we’re all going to die, it’s obvious that when and how don’t matter. Albert Camus