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Jerry Springer
American television personality and politician (1944–2023).
Born February 13th, 1944 in Highgate tube station.
Died April 27th, 2023 at 79 years old in Chicago (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American philosopher (1803–1882).
Born May 25th, 1803 in Boston.
Died April 27th, 1882 at 78 years old in Concord (pneumonia).
Vinod Khanna
Indian actor, director, politician (1946–2017).
Born October 6th, 1946 in Peshawar.
Died April 27th, 2017 at 70 years old in Mumbai (bladder cancer). [ref]
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