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May 22nd
155 Notable deaths
Langston Hughes
American writer and social activist (1901–1967).
Born February 1st, 1902 in Joplin. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 1967 at 65 years old in New York City (prostate cancer). [ref]
Philip Roth
American novelist (1933-2018).
Born March 18th, 1933 in Newark. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 2018 at 85 years old in Manhattan (heart failure). [ref]
John Derek
American actor, director and photographer (1926-1998).
Born August 12th, 1926 in Hollywood. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 1998 at 71 years old in Santa Maria (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
John French, 1st Earl of Ypres
Anglo-irish officer in the british army (1852-1925).
Born September 28th, 1852 in Kent.
Died May 22nd, 1925 at 72 years old in Deal (bladder cancer).
Dina Merrill
American actress, socialite heiress, businesswoman and philanthropist (1923-2017).
Born December 29th, 1923 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 2017 at 93 years old in East Hampton (dementia). [ref]
Matthew Cowles
American actor and playwright.
Born September 28th, 1944 in New York City.
Died May 22nd, 2014 at 69 years old in New York City.
Ruth Williams Khama
First lady of botswana (1923-2002).
Born December 9th, 1923 in Blackheath.
Died May 22nd, 2002 at 78 years old in Gaborone (esophageal cancer).
Nicky Hayden
American motorcycle racer (1981-2017).
Born July 30th, 1981 in Owensboro.
Died May 22nd, 2017 at 35 years old in Cesena (bicycle accident). [ref]
Jerry Sloan
American basketball player and coach.
Born March 28th, 1942 in McLeansboro.
Died May 22nd, 2020 at 78 years old in Salt Lake City (Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia). [ref]
Tony Accardo
Chicago outfit boss (1906-1992).
Born April 28th, 1906 in Chicago.
Died May 22nd, 1992 at 86 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction).
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