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82,827 Notable deaths

Matthew Henson

American explorer (1866–1955).

Born August 8th, 1866 in Charles County.

Died March 9th, 1955 at 88 years old in New York City (stroke).

Michel Roux

French chef.

Born April 19th, 1941 in Charolles. [ref]

Died March 11th, 2020 at 78 years old in Bray (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). [ref]

Richard Bright

American actor (1937–2006).

Born June 28th, 1937 in Brooklyn.

Died February 18th, 2006 at 68 years old in New York City (struck by vehicle). [ref]

Richard Egan

American actor (1921–1987).

Born July 29th, 1921 in San Francisco.

Died July 20th, 1987 at 65 years old in Los Angeles (prostate cancer).

Bob Wills

American musician (1905–1975).

Born March 6th, 1905 in Kosse.

Died May 13th, 1975 at 70 years old in Fort Worth (pneumonia).

Stepin Fetchit

African-american actor (1902-1985).

Born May 30th, 1902 in Key West.

Died November 19th, 1985 at 83 years old in Woodland Hills (pneumonia).

Harry Hay

American gay rights activist (1912-2002).

Born April 7th, 1912 in Worthing.

Died October 24th, 2002 at 90 years old in San Francisco (lung cancer).

Roberto Bolaño

Chilean author.

Born April 28th, 1953 in Santiago.

Died July 16th, 2003 at 50 years old in Barcelona (liver failure).

Michael Hordern

British actor (1911–1995).

Born October 3rd, 1911 in Berkhamsted.

Died May 2nd, 1995 at 83 years old in Oxford (kidney disease).

Christopher Pettiet

American actor (1976-2000).

Born February 12th, 1976 in Dallas.

Died April 12th, 2000 at 24 years old in Los Angeles (drug overdose).

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