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23 Notable deaths
by respiratory disease
Muhammad Ali
American boxer, philanthropist, and activist.
Born January 17th, 1942 in Louisville. [ref]
Died June 3rd, 2016 at 74 years old in Scottsdale (respiratory disease). [ref]
Nelson Mandela
First president of south africa and anti-apartheid activist (1918–2013).
Born July 18th, 1918 in Mvezo. [ref]
Died December 5th, 2013 at 95 years old in Houghton Estate (respiratory disease). [ref]
Jane Russell
American actress and model (1921-2011).
Born June 21st, 1921 in Bemidji. [ref]
Died February 28th, 2011 at 89 years old in Santa Maria (respiratory disease). [ref]
June Allyson
Actress from the united states (1917-2006).
Born October 7th, 1917 in The Bronx. [ref]
Died July 8th, 2006 at 88 years old in Ojai (respiratory disease). [ref]
Mehmood Ali
Indian actor.
Born September 29th, 1932 in Mumbai.
Died July 23rd, 2004 at 71 years old in Pennsylvania (respiratory disease).
Don LaFontaine
American voice actor (1940-2008).
Born August 26th, 1940 in Duluth.
Died September 1st, 2008 at 68 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory disease). [ref]
Dario Fo
Italian actor, playwright, comedian, singer-songwriter, theater director, painter, and political activist (1926-2016).
Born March 24th, 1926 in Sangiano.
Died October 13th, 2016 at 90 years old in Luigi Sacco Hospital (respiratory disease). [ref]
Süleyman Demirel
Turkish politician (1924-2015).
Born November 1st, 1924 in İslamköy.
Died June 17th, 2015 at 90 years old in Ankara (respiratory disease).
Andy Gill
British guitarist and record producer.
Born January 1st, 1956 in Manchester.
Died February 1st, 2020 at 64 years old in Manchester (respiratory disease).
William E. Simon
Secretary of the treasury, businessman.
Born November 27th, 1927 in Paterson.
Died June 3rd, 2000 at 72 years old in Santa Barbara (respiratory disease).
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