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May 10th
151 Notable deaths
John Wayne Gacy Jr.
American serial killer and torturer (1942-1994).
Born March 17th, 1942 in Edgewater Hospital.
Died May 10th, 1994 at 52 years old in Stateville Correctional Center (lethal injection).
Joan Crawford
American actress (190?–1977).
Born March 23rd, 1904 in San Antonio. [ref]
Died May 10th, 1977 at 73 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction, pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Carroll Shelby
American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur (1923-2012).
Born January 11th, 1923 in Leesburg. [ref]
Died May 10th, 2012 at 89 years old in Dallas. [ref]
Shel Silverstein
American poet, cartoonist, songwriter, and children's writer (1930-1999).
Born September 25th, 1932 in Chicago. [ref]
Died May 10th, 1999 at 66 years old in Key West (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Andres Bonifacio
Filipino nationalist and revolutionary hero (1863-1897).
Born November 30th, 1863 in Tondo.
Died May 10th, 1897 at 33 years old in Maragondon.
Susan Oliver
American actress, author, aviator (1932-1990).
Born February 13th, 1932 in New York City.
Died May 10th, 1990 at 58 years old in Woodland Hills (lung cancer).
Betty Wright
American singer (1953-2020).
Born December 21st, 1953 in Miami.
Died May 10th, 2020 at 66 years old in Miami (cancer). [ref]
Frank Frazetta
American fantasy and science fiction artist (1928-2010).
Born February 9th, 1928 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died May 10th, 2010 at 82 years old in Fort Myers (stroke). [ref]
Clara Rockmore
Russian-born american musician.
Born March 9th, 1911 in Vilnius.
Died May 10th, 1998 at 87 years old in New York City.
Kaifi Azmi
Indian poet and songwriter.
Born January 14th, 1919 in Azamgarh.
Died May 10th, 2002 at 83 years old in Mumbai.
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