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71 Notable deaths
in Vancouver
J. I. Packer
Canadian theologian (1926-2020).
Born July 22nd, 1926 in Twyning.
Died July 17th, 2020 at 93 years old in Vancouver. [ref]
Paula Shaw
American actress.
Born July 17th, 1941 in The Bronx.
Died September 10th, 2025 at 84 years old in Vancouver. [ref]
Pat Quinn
Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1943–2014).
Born January 29th, 1943 in Hamilton.
Died November 23rd, 2014 at 71 years old in Vancouver.
Michael Anderson
English film director (1920–2018).
Born January 30th, 1920 in London.
Died April 25th, 2018 at 98 years old in Vancouver. [ref]
Ernest Becker
American cultural anthropologist (1924–1974).
Born September 27th, 1924 in Springfield.
Died March 6th, 1974 at 49 years old in Vancouver (colorectal cancer).
Texas Guinan
American prohibition era saloon keeper and entrepreneur (1884-1933).
Born January 12th, 1884 in Waco.
Died November 5th, 1933 at 49 years old in Vancouver (dysentery).
Chris Gauthier
British actor (1976–2024).
Born January 27th, 1976 in Luton.
Died February 23rd, 2024 at 48 years old in Vancouver. [ref]
Lawren Harris
Canadian painter (1885-1970).
Born October 23rd, 1885 in Brantford.
Died January 29th, 1970 at 84 years old in Vancouver.
Bruce Fairbairn
Canadian record producer (1949–1999).
Born December 30th, 1949 in Vancouver. [ref]
Died May 17th, 1999 at 49 years old in Vancouver. [ref]
Bill Reid
Canadian sculptor, jeweler, painter (1920–1998).
Born January 12th, 1920 in Victoria. [ref]
Died March 13th, 1998 at 78 years old in Vancouver (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
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