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Andy Kaufman
American entertainer (1949–1984).
Born January 17th, 1949 in New York City.
Died May 16th, 1984 at 35 years old in West Hollywood (lung cancer).
Sammy Davis Jr.
American entertainer (1925–1990).
Born December 8th, 1925 in New York City.
Died May 16th, 1990 at 64 years old in Beverly Hills (head and neck cancer).
Jim Henson
American puppeteer (1936–1990).
Born September 24th, 1936 in Greenville.
Died May 16th, 1990 at 53 years old in Manhattan (toxic shock syndrome, organ dysfunction).
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