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1,765 Notable deaths
 in Los Angeles

James Jamerson

American bassist (1936–1983).

Born January 29th, 1939 in Edisto Island.

Died August 2nd, 1983 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia, liver cirrhosis).

Robert Towne

American screenwriter, producer, director and actor (1934–2024).

Born November 23rd, 1934 in Los Angeles.

Died July 1st, 2024 at 89 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

Marjorie Main

Us actress (1890–1975).

Born February 24th, 1890 in Acton.

Died April 10th, 1975 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).

Allan Arbus

American actor and photographer (1918–2013).

Born February 15th, 1918 in New York City.

Died April 19th, 2013 at 95 years old in Los Angeles (heart failure).

June Haver

American actress.

Born June 10th, 1926 in Rock Island. [ref]

Died July 4th, 2005 at 79 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure). [ref]

Cathy O'Donnell

American actress.

Born July 6th, 1925 in Shelby County. [ref]

Died April 11th, 1970 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]

Richard Herd

American actor (1932–2020).

Born September 26th, 1932 in Boston.

Died May 26th, 2020 at 87 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]

Mike Porcaro

American bassist (1955–2015).

Born May 29th, 1955 in Hartford.

Died March 15th, 2015 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Pharoah Sanders

American jazz saxophonist (1940–2022).

Born October 13th, 1940 in Little Rock.

Died September 24th, 2022 at 81 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

Don DeFore

Actor (1913-1993).

Born August 25th, 1913 in Cedar Rapids. [ref]

Died December 22nd, 1993 at 80 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]

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