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In the year 2007
704 Notable deaths
Madeleine L'Engle
American writer 1918-2007.
Born November 29th, 1918 in New York City. [ref]
Died September 8th, 2007 at 88 years old in Litchfield. [ref]
Steve Fossett
American businessman, record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer.
Born April 22nd, 1944 in Jackson. [ref]
Died September 3rd, 2007 at 63 years old in Lima (aviation accident). [ref]
Isabella Blow
Magazine editor, stylist, actress, model.
Born November 19th, 1958 in The London Clinic.
Died May 7th, 2007 at 48 years old in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (intoxication). [ref]
Richard Jeni
American comedian (1957-2007).
Born April 14th, 1957 in Brooklyn.
Died March 10th, 2007 at 49 years old in Los Angeles (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Bobby Byrd
American r&b/soul singer, songwriter, bandleader, talent scout, record producer, and musician.
Born August 15th, 1934 in Toccoa.
Died September 12th, 2007 at 73 years old in Loganville (lung cancer).
Ian Richardson
British actor (1934-2007).
Born April 7th, 1934 in Edinburgh.
Died February 9th, 2007 at 72 years old in London (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Mike Awesome
American professional wrestler.
Born January 24th, 1965 in Tampa.
Died February 17th, 2007 at 42 years old in Tampa (hanging). [ref]
Robin Olds
United states air force general (1922-2007).
Born July 14th, 1922 in Honolulu.
Died June 14th, 2007 at 84 years old in Steamboat Springs (heart failure).
Frankie Laine
American popular singer, songwriter, and actor (1913-2007).
Born March 30th, 1913 in Chicago. [ref]
Died February 6th, 2007 at 93 years old in San Diego (heart failure). [ref]
Tony Wilson
British record producer (1950-2007).
Born February 20th, 1950 in Salford. [ref]
Died August 10th, 2007 at 57 years old in Withington (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Deaths 71 to 80 of 704
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