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December 17th
170 Notable deaths
Kim Jong-il
Supreme leader of the democratic people's republic of korea (1994—2011).
Born February 16th, 1941 in Vyatskoye, Khabarovsk Krai.
Died December 17th, 2011 at 70 years old in Pyongyang (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Penny Marshall
American actress, director and producer (1943-2018).
Born October 15th, 1943 in The Bronx.
Died December 17th, 2018 at 75 years old in Los Angeles (type-1 diabetes).
Dan Fogelberg
American singer-songwriter and musician.
Born August 13th, 1951 in Peoria. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2007 at 56 years old in Deer Isle (prostate cancer). [ref]
Daniel Inouye
United states senator from hawaii (1963–2012).
Born September 7th, 1924 in Honolulu.
Died December 17th, 2012 at 88 years old in Bethesda (respiratory failure).
Jennifer Jones
American actress (1919–2009).
Born March 2nd, 1919 in Tulsa. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2009 at 90 years old in Malibu (disease). [ref]
Captain Beefheart
American musician and painter (1941-2010).
Born January 15th, 1941 in Glendale. [ref]
Died December 17th, 2010 at 69 years old in Arcata (multiple sclerosis). [ref]
Dana Andrews
American actor (1909–1992).
Born January 1st, 1909 in Collins. [ref]
Died December 17th, 1992 at 83 years old in Los Alamitos (pneumonia, heart failure).
Harold Holt
Australian politician, 17th prime minister of australia (1908-1967).
Born August 5th, 1908 in Stanmore.
Died December 17th, 1967 at 59 years old in Cheviot Beach (drowning).
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Former 1st prime minister of malaysia (1903-1990).
Born February 8th, 1903 in Alor Setar.
Died December 17th, 1990 at 87 years old in Penang.
Stuart Adamson
Scottish guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter.
Born April 11th, 1958 in Manchester.
Died December 17th, 2001 at 43 years old in Honolulu (hanging).
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