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Dead at age 42

296 Notable deaths

Ted Bundy

American serial killer (1946–1989).

Born November 24th, 1946 in Burlington.

Died January 24th, 1989 at 42 years old in Florida State Prison (electrocution).

Elvis Presley

American singer and actor (1935–1977).

Born January 8th, 1935 in Tupelo. [ref]

Died August 16th, 1977 at 42 years old in Graceland (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Robert F. Kennedy

American politician and brother of john f. kennedy (1925-1968).

Born November 20th, 1925 in Brookline. [ref]

Died June 6th, 1968 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (ballistic trauma). [ref]

Kimbo Slice

American mixed martial artist and boxer (1974-2016).

Born February 8th, 1974 in Nassau.

Died June 6th, 2016 at 42 years old in Coral Springs (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Dodi Fayed

Egyptian film producer and partner of princess diana.

Born April 15th, 1955 in Alexandria.

Died August 31st, 1997 at 42 years old in 8th arrondissement of Paris (traffic collision).

John Cazale

American actor (1935-1978).

Born August 12th, 1935 in Revere.

Died March 13th, 1978 at 42 years old in New York City (lung cancer).

Gary Coleman

American actor (1968-2010).

Born February 8th, 1968 in Zion.

Died May 28th, 2010 at 42 years old in Provo (epidural cranial hematoma).

Gilda Radner

American comedian and actress.

Born June 28th, 1946 in Detroit.

Died May 20th, 1989 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (ovarian cancer).

Elizabeth Ann Hulette

American professional wrestling manager, announcer and ocassional professional wrestler.

Born November 19th, 1960 in Frankfort.

Died May 1st, 2003 at 42 years old in Marietta (acute toxicity).

Huey Long

American politician, governor of louisiana, and united states senator (1893-1935).

Born August 30th, 1893 in Winnfield. [ref]

Died September 10th, 1935 at 42 years old in Baton Rouge (ballistic trauma). [ref]

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If life must not be taken too seriously, then so neither must death. Samuel Butler