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In the year 2001
664 Notable deaths
Poul Anderson
American science fiction writer (1926–2001).
Born November 25th, 1926 in Bristol.
Died July 31st, 2001 at 74 years old in Orinda (cancer).
Malcom McLean
American businessman (1913-2001).
Born November 14th, 1913 in North Carolina.
Died May 25th, 2001 at 87 years old in Manhattan.
Kim Stanley
American actress (1925-2001).
Born February 11th, 1925 in Tularosa. [ref]
Died August 20th, 2001 at 76 years old in Santa Fe (uterine cancer). [ref]
Herbert Ross
American film director (1927-2001).
Born May 13th, 1927 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died October 9th, 2001 at 74 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Abdulaziz al-Omari
9/11 hijacker.
Born May 28th, 1979 in 'Asir Province.
Died September 11th, 2001 at 22 years old in New York City.
Ahmed al-Nami
One of four hijackers of united airlines flight 93 (1977–2001).
Born December 7th, 1977 in Asir Province.
Died September 11th, 2001 at 23 years old in Shanksville (United Airlines Flight 93).
Isao Inokuma
Japanese judoka.
Born February 4th, 1938 in Yokosuka.
Died September 28th, 2001 at 63 years old in Tokyo (seppuku).
Fayez Banihammad
9/11 hijacker.
Born March 19th, 1977 in Khor Fakkan.
Died September 11th, 2001 at 24 years old in New York City.
Charles Trenet
French singer-songwriter.
Born May 18th, 1913 in Maison Trenet. [ref]
Died February 19th, 2001 at 87 years old in Créteil. [ref]
John Chambers
American make-up artist and prosthetic makeup expert.
Born September 12th, 1923 in Chicago.
Died August 25th, 2001 at 77 years old in Woodland Hills.
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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