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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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