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In the year 2012
959 Notable deaths
Arfa Karim
Pakistani computer scientist (1995–2012).
Born February 2nd, 1995 in Ram Diwali.
Died January 14th, 2012 at 16 years old in Lahore (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Taruni Sachdev
Indian child actress and model.
Born May 14th, 1998 in Mumbai.
Died May 14th, 2012 at 14 years old in Jomsom. [ref]
Patrick Moore
English astronomer, broadcaster and writer.
Born March 4th, 1923 in Pinner. [ref]
Died December 9th, 2012 at 89 years old in Selsey.
Stalking Cat
American man best known for extensive body modifications (1958-2012).
Born August 27th, 1958 in Flint.
Died November 5th, 2012 at 54 years old in Tonopah.
Mehdi Hassan
Pakistani singer.
Born July 18th, 1927 in Rajasthan. [ref]
Died June 13th, 2012 at 84 years old in Karachi (infectious disease). [ref]
Humayun Ahmed
Author, poet, dramatist and film director (1948–2012).
Born November 13th, 1948 in Netrokona District.
Died July 19th, 2012 at 63 years old in New York City (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Heriberto Lazcano Lazcano
Mexican drug lord.
Born December 25th, 1974 in Apan.
Died October 7th, 2012 at 37 years old in Progreso. [ref]
A. K. Hangal
Indian actor.
Born August 15th, 1915 in Sialkot.
Died August 26th, 2012 at 97 years old in Mumbai. [ref]
Richard D. Zanuck
American film producer (1934–2012).
Born December 13th, 1934 in Los Angeles.
Died July 13th, 2012 at 77 years old in Beverly Hills (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Frank Cady
American actor (1915–2012).
Born September 8th, 1915 in Susanville.
Died June 8th, 2012 at 96 years old in Wilsonville. [ref]
Deaths 121 to 130 of 959
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