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Dennis Nilsen
Scottish serial killer (1945–2018).
Born November 23rd, 1945 in Fraserburgh.
Died May 12th, 2018 at 72 years old in Full Sutton. [ref]
Robert Reed
American actor, director (1932-1992).
Born October 19th, 1932 in Highland Park.
Died May 12th, 1992 at 59 years old in Pasadena (colorectal cancer, colon cancer).
H. R. Giger
Swiss artist (1940–2014).
Born February 5th, 1940 in Chur.
Died May 12th, 2014 at 74 years old in Zurich. [ref]
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