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3 Notable deaths
 by foodborne illness

Coco Chanel

French fashion designer (1995 -1999).

Born August 19th, 1883 in Saumur. [ref]

Died January 10th, 1971 at 87 years old in Hôtel Ritz Paris (foodborne illness). [ref]

Derek Boogaard

Canadian ice hockey player (1982-2011).

Born June 23rd, 1982 in Saskatoon.

Died May 13th, 2011 at 28 years old in Minneapolis (foodborne illness). [ref]

Julio César Benítez

Uruguayan footballer (1940-1968).

Born October 1st, 1940 in Montevideo.

Died April 6th, 1968 at 27 years old in Barcelona (foodborne illness).

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