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63,925 Notable deaths
Edgar Rice Burroughs
American writer (1875-1950).
Born September 1st, 1875 in Chicago. [ref]
Died March 19th, 1950 at 74 years old in California (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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).
Gerd von Rundstedt
German field marshal during world war ii (1875-1953.
Born December 12th, 1875 in Aschersleben.
Died February 24th, 1953 at 77 years old in Hanover (myocardial infarction).
Hu Yaobang
Chinese politician (1915-1989), former general secretary of the chinese communist party.
Born November 20th, 1915 in Liuyang.
Died April 15th, 1989 at 73 years old in Beijing (myocardial infarction).
Una Stubbs
English actress, television personality, and former dancer (1937-2021).
Born May 1st, 1937 in Welwyn Garden City.
Died August 12th, 2021 at 84 years old in Edinburgh. [ref]
Tim Horton
Canadian ice hockey player and businessman (1930–1974).
Born January 12th, 1930 in Cochrane.
Died February 21st, 1974 at 44 years old in St. Catharines (traffic collision).
Lamar Hunt
Sports executive (1932-2006).
Born August 2nd, 1932 in El Dorado.
Died December 13th, 2006 at 74 years old in Dallas (prostate cancer). [ref]
Lawrence Welk
American musician, bandleader, and impresario.
Born March 11th, 1903 in North Dakota.
Died May 17th, 1992 at 89 years old in Santa Monica (pneumonia).
Shirley Douglas
Television and film actress from canada (1934-2020).
Born April 2nd, 1934 in Weyburn.
Died April 5th, 2020 at 86 years old in Toronto (pneumonia). [ref]
Richard E. Byrd
American naval officer, explorer (1888-1957).
Born October 25th, 1888 in Winchester. [ref]
Died March 11th, 1957 at 68 years old in Boston. [ref]
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