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January 17th
165 Notable deaths
Denis Law
Scottish footballer (1940–2025).
Born February 24th, 1940 in Aberdeen.
Died January 17th, 2025 at 84 years old in Aberdeen (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Patrice Lumumba
Prime minister (1960 to 1961) of the democratic republic of the congo.
Born July 2nd, 1925 in Katakokombe. [ref]
Died January 17th, 1961 at 35 years old in Katanga Province (execution by shooting). [ref]
Evelyn Nesbit
American model and actress (1884–1967).
Born December 25th, 1884 in Tarentum.
Died January 17th, 1967 at 82 years old in Santa Monica.
Olav V of Norway
King of norway (1903-1991).
Born July 2nd, 1903 in Appleton House.
Died January 17th, 1991 at 87 years old in The Royal Lodge, Holmenkollen (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Sunanda Pushkar
Indo canadian businessperson.
Born June 27th, 1962 in Sopore.
Died January 17th, 2014 at 51 years old in New Delhi (drug overdose).
Virginia Mayo
American actress (1920–2005).
Born November 30th, 1920 in St. Louis.
Died January 17th, 2005 at 84 years old in Thousand Oaks (myocardial infarction, heart failure).
Mary Oliver
American poet (1935–2019).
Born September 10th, 1935 in Maple Heights.
Died January 17th, 2019 at 83 years old in Hobe Sound (cancer). [ref]
Gary Gilmore
American murderer (1940-1977).
Born December 4th, 1940 in McCamey.
Died January 17th, 1977 at 36 years old in Draper.
Greg Plitt
American fitness model and actor (1977–2015).
Born November 3rd, 1977 in Baltimore. [ref]
Died January 17th, 2015 at 37 years old in Burbank (railway accident). [ref]
Jay Briscoe
American professional wrestler (1984–2023).
Born January 25th, 1984 in Salisbury.
Died January 17th, 2023 at 38 years old in Laurel (car collision). [ref]
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