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32 Notable deaths
 by stab wound

Jo Cox

British politician (1974–2016).

Born June 22nd, 1974 in Batley. [ref]

Died June 16th, 2016 at 41 years old in Leeds General Infirmary (stab wound). [ref]

Nancy Spungen

American girlfriend of sid vicious.

Born February 27th, 1958 in University City.

Died October 12th, 1978 at 20 years old in Chelsea (stab wound).

Sal Mineo

American actor (1939-1976).

Born January 10th, 1939 in New York City. [ref]

Died February 12th, 1976 at 37 years old in West Hollywood (stab wound). [ref]

Euronymous

Norwegian black metal musician.

Born March 22nd, 1968 in Surnadal.

Died August 10th, 1993 at 25 years old in Oslo (stab wound). [ref]

Bruiser Brody

American professional wrestler (1946-1988).

Born June 18th, 1946 in Detroit.

Died July 17th, 1988 at 42 years old in Bayamón (stab wound).

Rob Knox

British actor (1989-2008).

Born August 21st, 1989 in Kent.

Died May 24th, 2008 at 18 years old in Sidcup (stab wound). [ref]

David Amess

British politician (1952–2021).

Born March 26th, 1952 in Plaistow.

Died October 15th, 2021 at 69 years old in Leigh-on-Sea (stab wound). [ref]

Albert DeSalvo

American criminal and convicted rapist.

Born September 3rd, 1931 in Chelsea.

Died November 26th, 1973 at 42 years old in Walpole (stab wound). [ref]

Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd

Prime minister of south africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966.

Born September 8th, 1901 in Amsterdam.

Died September 6th, 1966 at 64 years old in Cape Town (stab wound).

King Curtis

American saxophonist (1934–1971).

Born February 7th, 1934 in Fort Worth.

Died August 13th, 1971 at 37 years old in Manhattan (stab wound).

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