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10 Notable deaths
in Los Angeles
Leonard Goldberg
American film and television producer (1934-2019).
Born January 24th, 1934 in New York City.
Died December 4th, 2019 at 85 years old in Los Angeles.
Robert Mandan
American actor (1932-2018).
Born February 2nd, 1932 in Clever.
Died April 29th, 2018 at 86 years old in Los Angeles (prostate cancer).
Clifford Odets
American playwright, screenwriter, and actor (1906–1963).
Born July 18th, 1906 in Philadelphia.
Died August 18th, 1963 at 57 years old in Los Angeles (stomach cancer). [ref]
Edna May Oliver
American actress (1883–1942).
Born November 9th, 1883 in Malden.
Died November 9th, 1942 at 59 years old in Los Angeles (colorectal cancer).
Pat Finn
American actor.
Born July 31st, 1965 in Evanston.
Died December 22nd, 2025 at 60 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Stan Kenton
American pianist, composer, arranger and band leader (1911-1979).
Born December 15th, 1911 in Wichita.
Died August 25th, 1979 at 67 years old in Los Angeles (stroke).
Richard Biggs
American actor (1960-2004).
Born March 18th, 1960 in Columbus.
Died May 22nd, 2004 at 44 years old in Los Angeles (aortic dissection).
James Bridges
American film director and screenwriter (1936-1993).
Born February 3rd, 1936 in Paris. [ref]
Died June 6th, 1993 at 57 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]
Danny Whitten
American guitarist (1943–1972).
Born May 8th, 1943 in Columbus.
Died November 18th, 1972 at 29 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).
Hubert Selby Jr.
American writer (1928–2004).
Born July 23rd, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died April 26th, 2004 at 75 years old in Los Angeles (pulmonary embolism).
Deaths 771 to 780 of 1929
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