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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Hawaiian singer (1959–1997).
Born May 20th, 1959 in Honolulu.
Died June 26th, 1997 at 38 years old in Honolulu (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Michel Foucault
French philosopher (1926–1984).
Born October 15th, 1926 in Poitiers.
Died June 26th, 1984 at 57 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (HIV/AIDS, disease).
Strom Thurmond
American politician (1902–2003).
Born December 5th, 1902 in Edgefield.
Died June 26th, 2003 at 100 years old in Edgefield (heart failure).
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