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Peter Sellers

English actor and comedian (1925–1980).

Born September 8th, 1925 in Southsea. [ref]

Died July 24th, 1980 at 54 years old in Middlesex Hospital (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
actor, banjoist, comedian, film actor, film director, screenwriter, singer, television actor
Wikipedia

Peter Sellers, a beloved comedian and actor, passed away on July 24th, 1980 at 54 years of age. Born on September 8th, 1925, Sellers was an integral figure in the British comedy scene of the 1960s. Raised in London, he became an established and successful star of radio, film, and television. Having started his career in radio, Sellers' most notable work in the medium was his performances on The Goon Show. These performances earned him international fame and awards, including the prestigious BAFTA for Most Outstanding Newcomer to Radio. He went on to appear in numerous feature films such as ‘The Mouse That Roared’, ‘Never Let Go’, the classic ‘The Pink Panther’ series, and most notably ‘Dr. Strangelove’ which earned him a nomination for an Academy Award. Sellers was a talented and beloved performer, and his untimely passing leaves a great void in the world of comedy. His death is mourned by his family, friends, and fans.

Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon