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In the year 1981
551 Notable deaths
Bob Hite
American singer.
Born February 26th, 1943 in Torrance.
Died April 16th, 1981 at 38 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Francesca Woodman
American photographer (1958 - 1981).
Born April 3rd, 1958 in Denver. [ref]
Died January 21st, 1981 at 22 years old in New York City (falling). [ref]
Carl Vinson
Democratic united states congressman (1883-1981).
Born November 18th, 1883 in Baldwin County.
Died June 1st, 1981 at 97 years old in Milledgeville.
Jack Warner
English actor (1895–1981).
Born October 24th, 1895 in London.
Died May 24th, 1981 at 85 years old in London (pneumonia).
Mike Hailwood
British motorcycle racer and racing driver.
Born April 2nd, 1940 in Great Milton.
Died March 23rd, 1981 at 40 years old in Warwickshire (traffic collision).
Patsy Kelly
American actress (1910–1981).
Born January 12th, 1910 in Brooklyn.
Died September 24th, 1981 at 71 years old in Woodland Hills (cancer).
Nisargadatta Maharaj
Indian guru (1897-1981).
Born April 17th, 1897 in Mumbai.
Died September 8th, 1981 at 84 years old in Mumbai.
Omar Torrijos
Panamanian líder de la revolución panameña(1929-1981).
Born February 13th, 1929 in Santiago de Veraguas.
Died July 31st, 1981 at 52 years old in Penonomé, Coclé (aviation accident).
Arthur O'Connell
American actor; acting on stage, film and television; oscar nominee (1908-1981).
Born March 29th, 1908 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died May 18th, 1981 at 73 years old in Woodland Hills (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Dušan Popov
Serbian double agent.
Born July 10th, 1912 in Titel.
Died August 10th, 1981 at 69 years old in Opio.
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Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti