Deaths in...
1,764 Notable deaths
in Los Angeles
Jeff Porcaro
American drummer (1954–1992).
Born April 1st, 1954 in Hartford.
Died August 5th, 1992 at 38 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Scatman John
American musician (1942–1999).
Born March 13th, 1942 in El Monte.
Died December 3rd, 1999 at 57 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).
Peggy Lee
American recording artist; singer, songwriter, composer and actress (1920-2002).
Born May 26th, 1920 in Jamestown. [ref]
Died January 21st, 2002 at 81 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction, diabetes). [ref]
Jim Backus
American radio, television, film, and voice actor (1913–1989).
Born February 25th, 1913 in Ohio.
Died July 3rd, 1989 at 76 years old in Los Angeles (Parkinson's disease, pneumonia).
George Raft
American actor (1895–1980).
Born September 26th, 1901 in New York City.
Died November 24th, 1980 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (leukemia).
Will Geer
American actor and activist (1902–1978).
Born March 9th, 1902 in Frankfort.
Died April 22nd, 1978 at 76 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure).
Gypsy Rose Lee
American burlesque performer, actress and author (1911–1970).
Born January 9th, 1911 in Seattle.
Died April 26th, 1970 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).
Diana Hyland
American actress (1936–1977).
Born January 25th, 1936 in Cleveland Heights.
Died March 27th, 1977 at 41 years old in Los Angeles (breast cancer).
Alex Karras
American football player, sportscaster and actor (1935–2012).
Died October 10th, 2012 at 77 years old in Los Angeles (kidney failure).
Ron Cephas Jones
American actor (1957-2023).
Born January 8th, 1957 in Paterson.
Died August 19th, 2023 at 66 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
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