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7 Notable deaths
by systemic lupus erythematosus
Flannery O'Connor
American novelist, short story writer.
Born March 25th, 1925 in Savannah. [ref]
Died August 3rd, 1964 at 39 years old in Milledgeville (systemic lupus erythematosus). [ref]
Michael Wayne
American film producer and actor (1934–2003).
Born November 23rd, 1934 in Los Angeles.
Died April 2nd, 2003 at 68 years old in Burbank (systemic lupus erythematosus).
Ray Walston
American actor and comedian.
Born December 2nd, 1914 in Laurel. [ref]
Died January 1st, 2001 at 86 years old in Beverly Hills (systemic lupus erythematosus). [ref]
Hugh Gaitskell
British politician (1906-1963).
Born April 9th, 1906 in London.
Died January 18th, 1963 at 56 years old in London (systemic lupus erythematosus).
George Albert Smith
President of the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints.
Born April 4th, 1870 in Salt Lake City.
Died April 4th, 1951 at 81 years old in Salt Lake City (systemic lupus erythematosus).
Donald Byrne
American chess player (1930-1976).
Born June 12th, 1930 in New York City.
Died April 8th, 1976 at 45 years old in Philadelphia (systemic lupus erythematosus).
Pumpuang Duangjan
Thai female singer.
Born August 4th, 1961 in Hankha.
Died June 13th, 1992 at 30 years old in Phitsanulok (systemic lupus erythematosus).
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