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August 23rd
151 Notable deaths
David H. Koch
American billionaire heir and businessman.
Born May 3rd, 1940 in Wichita. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2019 at 79 years old in Southampton (prostate cancer). [ref]
Terry Funk
American professional wrestler and actor (1944-2023).
Born June 30th, 1944 in Hammond.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 79 years old [ref]
Dmitry Utkin
Russian military officer, neo-nazi, founder of wagner group (1970–2023).
Born June 11th, 1970 in Asbest.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 53 years old in Kuzhenkino (aviation accident). [ref]
Steven Hill
American actor (1922-2016).
Born February 24th, 1922 in Seattle. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2016 at 94 years old in Manhattan (cancer). [ref]
Oscar Hammerstein II
American librettist, lyricist, theatrical producer, and director of musicals (1895–1960).
Born July 12th, 1895 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1960 at 65 years old in Doylestown (stomach cancer). [ref]
David Rose
American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist and orchestra leader (1910-1990).
Born June 15th, 1910 in London.
Died August 23rd, 1990 at 80 years old in Burbank.
Brock Peters
American actor.
Born July 2nd, 1928 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2005 at 77 years old in Los Angeles (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr.
American politician (1903-1987).
Born August 1st, 1903 in Baltimore.
Died August 23rd, 1987 at 84 years old in Baltimore.
Kathleen Freeman
American actress (1919-2001).
Born February 17th, 1919 in Chicago. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2001 at 82 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
R. D. Laing
Scottish psychiatrist.
Born October 7th, 1927 in Glasgow. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1989 at 61 years old in Saint-Tropez (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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