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1,927 Notable deaths
in Los Angeles
Richard Jordan
American actor, producer, director and screenwriter (1937-1993).
Born July 19th, 1937 in New York City.
Died August 30th, 1993 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (brain cancer).
Fernando Valenzuela
Mexican-american baseball player (1960–2024).
Born November 1st, 1960 in Etchohuaquila.
Died October 22nd, 2024 at 63 years old in Los Angeles (liver cancer). [ref]
Jon-Erik Hexum
American actor and model (1957-1984).
Born November 5th, 1957 in Englewood.
Died October 18th, 1984 at 26 years old in Los Angeles (gunshot wound).
Richard Perry
American record producer (1942–2024).
Born June 18th, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Died December 24th, 2024 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Bubba Smith
American football player and actor (1945–2011).
Born February 28th, 1945 in Beaumont, Orange.
Died August 3rd, 2011 at 66 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Tony Richardson
English theatre and film director and producer (1928-1991).
Born June 5th, 1928 in Shipley.
Died November 14th, 1991 at 63 years old in Los Angeles (AIDS related disease).
Joe Don Baker
American actor (1936–2025).
Born February 12th, 1936 in Groesbeck.
Died May 7th, 2025 at 89 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Sam Lloyd
American actor (1963–2020).
Born November 12th, 1963 in Weston.
Died April 30th, 2020 at 56 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer). [ref]
Esther Williams
American swimmer and actress (1921–2013).
Born August 8th, 1921 in Inglewood.
Died June 6th, 2013 at 91 years old in Los Angeles.
Harpo Marx
American comedian.
Born November 23rd, 1888 in New York City.
Died September 28th, 1974 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Deaths 251 to 260 of 1927
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