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10 Notable deaths
by smoke inhalation injury
Gus Grissom
American astronaut.
Born April 3rd, 1926 in Lawrence County.
Died January 27th, 1967 at 40 years old in Cape Canaveral (smoke inhalation injury).
Christopher Stevens
American diplomat, lawyer and ambassador to libya (1960-2012).
Born April 1st, 1960 in Grass Valley.
Died September 12th, 2012 at 52 years old in Benghazi (smoke inhalation injury).
Tony Hsieh
American businessman.
Born December 12th, 1973 in Urbana.
Died November 27th, 2020 at 46 years old in Bridgeport (smoke inhalation injury). [ref]
Steve Marriott
British guitarist and singer (1947–1991).
Born January 30th, 1947 in Manor Park. [ref]
Died April 21st, 1991 at 44 years old in Arkesden (smoke inhalation injury). [ref]
Ed White
American astronaut (1930-1967).
Born November 14th, 1930 in San Antonio.
Died January 27th, 1967 at 36 years old in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (smoke inhalation injury).
Roger Bruce Chaffee
United states navy commander, nasa astronaut.
Born February 15th, 1935 in Grand Rapids.
Died January 27th, 1967 at 31 years old in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (smoke inhalation injury).
Stan Rogers
Canadian folk singer.
Born November 29th, 1949 in Hamilton.
Died June 2nd, 1983 at 33 years old in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Hebron (smoke inhalation injury).
Elio de Angelis
Italian racing driver.
Born March 26th, 1958 in Rome.
Died May 15th, 1986 at 28 years old in Marseille (smoke inhalation injury).
Joseph Siffert
Swiss racecar and motorcycle driver (1936-1971).
Born July 7th, 1936 in Fribourg.
Died October 24th, 1971 at 35 years old in Brands Hatch (smoke inhalation injury).
Gloria Dickson
American stage and screen actress (1917-1945).
Born August 13th, 1917 in Pocatello.
Died April 10th, 1945 at 27 years old in Los Angeles (smoke inhalation injury).
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