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64,003 Notable deaths
Denny Laine
British rock musician (1944–2023).
Born October 29th, 1944 in Tyseley.
Died December 5th, 2023 at 79 years old in Naples (lung disease). [ref]
Kenneth Lay
Former chairman and ceo of enron corporation (1942-2006).
Born April 15th, 1942 in Missouri.
Died July 5th, 2006 at 64 years old in Snowmass (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Red Auerbach
American basketball coach (1917-2006).
Born September 20th, 1917 in Brooklyn.
Died October 28th, 2006 at 89 years old in Washington, D.C. (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Jomo Kenyatta
First prime minister (1963 to 1964) and president (1964 to 1978) of self-governing kenya.
Born October 20th, 1893 in Gatundu.
Died August 22nd, 1978 at 84 years old in Mombasa (myocardial infarction).
Mohamed Farrah Aidid
Somali warlord (1934-1996).
Born December 15th, 1934 in Beledweyne.
Died August 2nd, 1996 at 61 years old in Mogadishu. [ref]
Shad Gaspard
American professional wrestler, actor and basketball player (1981-2020).
Born January 13th, 1981 in Brooklyn.
Died May 17th, 2020 at 39 years old in Venice (drowning). [ref]
Dynamite Kid
British professional wrestler (1958-2018).
Born December 5th, 1958 in Golborne.
Died December 5th, 2018 at 60 years old in Ince-in-Makerfield. [ref]
AKA
South african rapper (1988–2023).
Born January 28th, 1988 in Cape Town.
Died February 10th, 2023 at 35 years old in Durban (drive-by shooting). [ref]
Irena Sendler
Polish resistance fighter and holocaust rescuer (1910-2008).
Born October 20th, 1910 in Warsaw.
Died May 12th, 2008 at 97 years old in Warsaw. [ref]
Pier Angeli
Actress (1932-1971).
Born June 19th, 1932 in Cagliari. [ref]
Died September 10th, 1971 at 39 years old in Beverly Hills (poisoning, drug overdose). [ref]
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