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Bob Newhart
American stand-up comedian and actor (1929–2024).
Born September 5th, 1929 in Oak Park.
Died July 18th, 2024 at 94 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Rajesh Khanna
Indian actor (1942–2012).
Born December 29th, 1942 in Amritsar.
Died July 18th, 2012 at 69 years old in Mumbai (cancer).
Rebecca Schaeffer
Actress (1967-1989).
Born November 6th, 1967 in Eugene.
Died July 18th, 1989 at 21 years old in Hollywood (gunshot wound).
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Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia
Born June 18th, 1901 in Petergof.
Died July 17th, 1918 at 17 years old
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner
