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Dead at age 40
294 Notable deaths
John Lennon
English singer and songwriter, founding member of the beatles (1940–1980).
Born October 9th, 1940 in Liverpool Maternity Hospital. [ref]
Died December 8th, 1980 at 40 years old in New York City (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Paul Walker
American actor (1973-2013).
Born September 12th, 1973 in Glendale. [ref]
Died November 30th, 2013 at 40 years old in Valencia (traffic collision). [ref]
Chris Benoit
Canadian professional wrestler (1967–2007).
Born May 21st, 1967 in Montreal.
Died June 24th, 2007 at 40 years old in Fayetteville (hanging). [ref]
Caroline Flack
English television and radio presenter (1979–2020).
Born November 9th, 1979 in London Borough of Enfield.
Died February 15th, 2020 at 40 years old in Stoke Newington (hanging). [ref]
Amado Carrillo Palomino
Mexican drug lord.
Born December 17th, 1956 in Navolato, Sinaloa.
Died July 4th, 1997 at 40 years old in Mexico City. [ref]
Kalpana Chawla
American astronaut.
Born March 17th, 1962 in Karnal.
Died February 1st, 2003 at 40 years old in Texas. [ref]
Lenny Bruce
American comedian and social critic (1925–1966).
Born October 13th, 1925 in Mineola.
Died August 3rd, 1966 at 40 years old in Hollywood (drug overdose). [ref]
Chris Penn
American actor (1965-2006).
Born October 10th, 1965 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died January 24th, 2006 at 40 years old in Santa Monica (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Sidharth Shukla
Actor, model and host.
Born December 12th, 1980 in Mumbai.
Died September 2nd, 2021 at 40 years old in Mumbai. [ref]
Alexander McQueen
British fashion designer and couturier.
Born March 17th, 1969 in Lewisham.
Died February 11th, 2010 at 40 years old in Mayfair (hanging). [ref]
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