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In the year 1973
556 Notable deaths
Betty Grable
American model, actor, singer and dancer (1916-1973).
Born December 18th, 1916 in St. Louis. [ref]
Died July 2nd, 1973 at 56 years old in Santa Monica (lung cancer). [ref]
Henri Charrière
French convict and author (1906-1973).
Born November 16th, 1906 in Saint-Étienne-de-Lugdarès.
Died July 29th, 1973 at 66 years old in Madrid (esophageal cancer).
Irene Ryan
Actress (1902–1973).
Born October 17th, 1902 in El Paso.
Died April 26th, 1973 at 70 years old in Santa Monica (stroke).
Erich von Manstein
German general.
Born November 24th, 1887 in Berlin. [ref]
Died June 10th, 1973 at 85 years old in Icking (stroke). [ref]
John Banner
Austrian actor (1910-1973).
Born January 28th, 1910 in Vienna. [ref]
Died January 28th, 1973 at 63 years old in Vienna. [ref]
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
American gospel musician (1915–1973).
Born March 20th, 1915 in Cotton Plant. [ref]
Died October 9th, 1973 at 58 years old in Philadelphia (stroke). [ref]
Marjorie Merriweather Post
American businesswoman (1887–1973).
Born March 15th, 1887 in Springfield.
Died September 12th, 1973 at 86 years old in Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens.
Laurence Harvey
Lithuanian-born actor (1928-1973).
Born October 1st, 1928 in Joniškis.
Died November 25th, 1973 at 45 years old in London (cancer).
Robert Ryan
American actor (1909-1973).
Born November 11th, 1909 in Chicago. [ref]
Died July 11th, 1973 at 63 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Jack Hawkins
British film and stage actor (1910-1973).
Born September 14th, 1910 in Wood Green.
Died July 18th, 1973 at 62 years old in Chelsea (laryngeal cancer).
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