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Deaths on the 20th of April in history

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20 Apr 0767 Taichō, Japanese monk (b. 682)
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20 Apr 1164 Victor IV [Ottaviano Montecello] Italian antipope (1159-64), dies
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20 Apr 1176 Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, English-Irish politician, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland (b. 1130)
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20 Apr 1314 Pope Clement V (b. 1264)
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20 Apr 1314 Clement V [Bertrand Got] pope (1305-14) move papacy to Avignon, dies
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20 Apr 1317 Agnes van Montepulciano Italian mystic/saint, dies
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20 Apr 1517 Bogdan III the One-Eyed, Romanian son of Stephen III of Moldavia (b. 1470)
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20 Apr 1521 Zhengde Emperor of China (b. 1491)
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20 Apr 1534 Elizabeth Barton, English nun and martyr (b. 1506)
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20 Apr 1558 Johannes Bugenhagen, German priest and theologian (b. 1485)
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20 Apr 1632 Nicolas Antione converted to Judiasm, burned at the stake
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20 Apr 1643 Christoph Demantius, German composer and poet (b. 1567)
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20 Apr 1662 Gerard Terborch the elder, painter, dies
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20 Apr 1695 Georg Caspar Weckler composer, dies at 63
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20 Apr 1703 Lancelot Addison, English clergyman and educator (b. 1632)
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20 Apr 1759 Georg Friedrich H
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20 Apr 1768 Giovanni AC Canaletto Italian painter/cartoonist (Rialto), dies at 70
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20 Apr 1769 Chief Pontiac, American tribal leader (b. 1720)
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20 Apr 1769 Pontiac Indian chief to Ottawa, murdered
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20 Apr 1786 John Goodricke English deaf & dumb astronomer, dies at 21
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20 Apr 1812 George Clinton 4th US Vice President, dies at 73 1st Vice President to die in office
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20 Apr 1820 Arthur Young author (Annals of Agriculture), dies
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20 Apr 1821 Franz K Achard German physicist/chemist, dies at 67
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20 Apr 1831 John Abernethy, English surgeon and anatomist (b. 1764)
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20 Apr 1836 Johan I Jozef monarch of Liechtenstein/fieldmarshal, dies at 75
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20 Apr 1839 Giuseppe Rossini father of Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini, dies
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20 Apr 1869 Johann Carl Gottfried Loewe composer, dies at 72
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20 Apr 1869 Piotr Studzinski composer, dies at 42
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20 Apr 1872 Ljudwit Gaj Croatian writer/poet (Pjesma iz Zagorja), dies at 62
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20 Apr 1873 William Tite, English architect, designed the Royal Exchange (b. 1798)
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20 Apr 1874 Alexander H. Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and politician (b. 1817)
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20 Apr 1886 Charles-François-Frédéric, marquis de Montholon-Sémonville, French general and diplomat, French ambassador to the United States (b. 1814)
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20 Apr 1887 Muhammad Sharif Pasha, Greek-Egyptian politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Egypt (b. 1826)
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20 Apr 1899 Joseph Wolf, German ornithologist and illustrator (b. 1820)
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20 Apr 1899 Edouard Pailleron French attorney/comedian (voice o
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20 Apr 1900 Mebel Mercer: Popular British singer
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20 Apr 1902 Joaquim de Sousa Andrade, Brazilian poet and educator (b. 1833)
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20 Apr 1906 Australian wombat; oldest known marsupial: Dies in London Zoo at 26
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20 Apr 1906 Australian wombat oldest known marsupial, dies in London Zoo at 26
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20 Apr 1908 Henry Chadwick sports reporter (baseball), dies at 85
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20 Apr 1912 Bram Stoker, Irish-English author, created Count Dracula (b. 1847)
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20 Apr 1918 Karl Ferdinand Braun, German-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1850)
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20 Apr 1918 Reginald Harry Mybirgh Hands cricketer (1 Test for South Africa), dies
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20 Apr 1927 Enrique Simonet, Spanish painter and educator (b. 1866)
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20 Apr 1929 Prince Henry of Prussia (b. 1862)
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20 Apr 1931 Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon, 5th Baronet, Scottish-English fencer and businessman (b. 1862)
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20 Apr 1932 Giuseppe Peano, Italian mathematician and philosopher (b. 1858)
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20 Apr 1935 Lucy, Lady Duff-Gordon, English fashion designer (b. 1863)
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20 Apr 1935 John Cameron, Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1872)
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20 Apr 1935 Juliaan de Vriendt Flemish painter, dies at 92
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20 Apr 1941 Barend ter Haar Dutch lawyer, dies in Buchenwald at 49
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20 Apr 1942 Jüri Jaakson, Estonian businessman and politician, 6th State Elder of Estonia (b. 1870)
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20 Apr 1944 Elmer Gedeon, American baseball player and pilot (b. 1917)
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20 Apr 1945 Erwin Bumke, Polish-German jurist and politician (b. 1874)
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20 Apr 1947 Christian X of Denmark (b. 1870)
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20 Apr 1951 Ivanoe Bonomi, Italian politician, 25th Prime Minister of Italy (b. 1873)
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20 Apr 1953 Erich Weinert writer, dies at 62
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20 Apr 1956 Jaap Vranken organist/composer (Stabat mater), dies
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20 Apr 1956 Lieven Duvosel Flemish music composer (Levensschets), dies at 78
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20 Apr 1962 Jesse G Vincent engineer designed 1st V-12 engine, dies at 82
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20 Apr 1962 Arthur Harmat composer, dies at 76
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20 Apr 1964 Eddie Dyer, American baseball player and manager (b. 1899)
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20 Apr 1965 Dick Wessel: Dies of heart attack on 52nd birthday
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20 Apr 1965 Richard Wessell actor (Carney-Riverboat), dies of heart attack on 52nd birthday
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20 Apr 1967 Léo-Paul Desrosiers, Canadian journalist and author (b. 1896)
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20 Apr 1968 Rudolph Dirks, German-American illustrator (b. 1877)
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20 Apr 1968 Marion Weeks singer/actress, dies of stroke at 81
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20 Apr 1969 Vjekoslav Luburić, Croatian general (b. 1911)
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20 Apr 1971 Cecil Parker actor (Court Jester, Operation Snafu), dies at 73
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20 Apr 1973 Robert Armstrong actor (Fall Guy, Exposed), dies at 82
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20 Apr 1974 Mohammed Ayub Khan premier/President (Pakistan), dies
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20 Apr 1975 John Vachon, American photographer (b.1914)
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20 Apr 1977 Bryan Foy director/writer, dies at 80
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20 Apr 1977 Len Johnson cricketer (one Test for Australia, 3-66 & 3-8), dies
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20 Apr 1979 Peter Donald host (Masquerade Party), dies at 60
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20 Apr 1980 M. Canagaratnam, Sri Lankan politician (b. 1924)
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20 Apr 1982 Archibald MacLeish, American poet, playwright, and lawyer (b. 1892)
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20 Apr 1982 Andrew Sandham cricketer (325 England 1930, 879 runs in 14 Tests), dies
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20 Apr 1982 Mimi Boesnach actress (Wedding of Kloris & Roses), dies at 82
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20 Apr 1983 Jerzy Andrezjewski writer, dies
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20 Apr 1984 Mabel Mercer English/US singer (Fly me to the moon), dies at 84
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20 Apr 1986 Sibte Hassan, Pakistani journalist, scholar, and activist (b. 1916)
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20 Apr 1987 Antony Tudor: Dancer / choreographer (American Ballet Theater) dies at 78
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20 Apr 1989 Doru Davidovici, Romanian pilot (b. 1945)
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20 Apr 1990 Arnold Alas, Estonian soldier and architect (b. 1911)
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20 Apr 1990 Horst Sinderman RDA 1st minister (1973-76), dies
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20 Apr 1991 Don Siegel, American director and producer (b. 1912)
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20 Apr 1991 Steve Marriott, English singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (Small Faces and Humble Pie) (b. 1947)
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20 Apr 1991 Don[ald] Siegel US director (Coogan's Bluff/Dirty Harry), dies at 78
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20 Apr 1991 Jumjaagiyn Tsedenbal Mongolian politician, dies
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20 Apr 1991 Sean O'Faolain [J Whelan] Irish writer (Nest of Simple), dies at 91
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20 Apr 1991 Yumzhagin Tsendenbal PM of Mongolia (1952-74), dies
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20 Apr 1992 Benny Hill, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter (b. 1924)
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20 Apr 1992 Marcel Albers, Dutch race car driver (b. 1967)
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20 Apr 1992 Benny [Alfred Hawthorn] Hill comedian (Benny Hill Show), dies of a heart attack at 67
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20 Apr 1992 Johnny Shines Delta blues singer/guitarist, dies at 76
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20 Apr 1993 Cantinflas, Mexican actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1911)
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20 Apr 1993 Cantinflas [Mario Moreno] Mexican actor (Pepe), dies at 81
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20 Apr 1994 Jean Carmet, French actor (b. 1920)
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20 Apr 1995 Milovan Djilas Yugoslavian politician (1945-54), dies
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20 Apr 1995 R E S Wyatt cricketer (England captain 16 times), dies
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20 Apr 1995 Sunil Jayasinghe Sri Lankan wicketkeeper (1979 World Cup), suicide
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20 Apr 1995 Tessie O'Shea entertainer, dies at 81
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20 Apr 1996 Christopher Robin Milne, English bookseller (b. 1920)
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20 Apr 1996 Trần Văn Trà, Vietnamese general and politician (b. 1918)
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20 Apr 1996 Cecilia Grace Hunt Reeves Gillie BBC Executive, dies at 88
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20 Apr 1996 Tran Van Tra soldier, dies at 77
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20 Apr 1999 Señor Wences, Spanish ventriloquist and comedian (b. 1896)
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20 Apr 1999 Rick Rude, American wrestler and sportscaster (b. 1958)
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20 Apr 1999 Casualties of the Columbine High School massacre (Cassie Bernall, American student (b. 1981), Eric Harris, American student and murderer (b. 1981), Dylan Klebold, American student and murderer (b. 1981), Rachel Scott, American student, inspired the Rachel's Challenge (b. 1981))
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20 Apr 2001 Giuseppe Sinopoli, Italian conductor and composer (b. 1946)
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20 Apr 2002 Pierre Rapsat, Belgian singer-songwriter (b. 1948)
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20 Apr 2002 Alan Dale, American singer (b. 1925)
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20 Apr 2003 Bernard Katz, German-English biophysicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1911)
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20 Apr 2003 Daijiro Kato, Japanese motorcycle racer (b. 1976)
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20 Apr 2003 Ruth Hale, American actress and playwright (b. 1908)
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20 Apr 2005 Fumio Niwa, Japanese journalist and author (b. 1904)
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20 Apr 2005 Ea Jansen, Estonian historian and author (b. 1921)
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20 Apr 2005 Zygfryd Blaut, Polish footballer (b. 1943)
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20 Apr 2007 Michael Fu Tieshan, Chinese bishop (b. 1931)
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20 Apr 2007 Fred Fish, American computer programmer (b. 1952)
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20 Apr 2007 Andrew Hill, American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1931)
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20 Apr 2008 VL Mike, American rapper (Chopper City Boyz) (b. 1976)
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20 Apr 2008 Monica Lovinescu, Romanian journalist and author (b. 1923)
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20 Apr 2009 Beata Asimakopoulou, Greek actress (b. 1932)
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20 Apr 2010 Dorothy Height, American educator and activist (b. 1912)
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20 Apr 2011 Gerard Smith, American guitarist (TV on the Radio) (b. 1974)
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20 Apr 2011 Chris Hondros, American photographer and journalist (b. 1970)
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20 Apr 2011 Tim Hetherington, English-American photographer and journalist (b. 1970)
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20 Apr 2012 Bert Weedon, English guitarist and songwriter (b. 1920)
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20 Apr 2012 George Cowan, American chemist, businessman, and philanthropist (b. 1920)
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20 Apr 2012 Matt Branam, American engineer and academic (b. 1954)
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20 Apr 2012 Jack Ashley, Baron Ashley of Stoke, English soldier and politician (b. 1922)
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20 Apr 2012 Mario Arturo Acosta Chaparro, Mexican general (b. 1942)
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20 Apr 2013 Nosher Powell, English actor and boxer (b. 1928)
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20 Apr 2013 Howard Phillips, American politician (b. 1941)
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20 Apr 2013 Rick Mather, American-English architect (b. 1937)
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20 Apr 2013 Jocasta Innes, Chinese-English journalist and author (b. 1934)
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20 Apr 2013 Huang Wenyong, Malaysian-Singaporean actor and educator (b. 1952)
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20 Apr 2013 Peter Kane Dufault, American soldier and poet (b. 1923)
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20 Apr 2013 Glenn Cannon, American actor and director (b. 1932)
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20 Apr 2014 Neville Wran, Australian lawyer and politician, 35th Premier of New South Wales (b. 1926)
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20 Apr 2014 Peter Scoones, English photographer and cinematographer (b. 1937)
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20 Apr 2014 Benedikt Sarnov, Russian author and critic (b. 1927)
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20 Apr 2014 Alistair MacLeod, Canadian author and academic (b. 1936)
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20 Apr 2014 Rubin Carter, American-Canadian boxer (b. 1937)
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20 Apr 2014 Torrey C. Brown, American physician and politician (b. 1937)
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20 Apr 2014 Mithat Bayrak, Turkish wrestler and trainer (b. 1929)
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20 Apr 2015 Bob St. Clair, American football player and politician (b. 1931)
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20 Apr 2015 Frederic Morton, Austrian-American banker, journalist, and author (b. 1924)
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20 Apr 2015 Aharon Lichtenstein, French-Israeli rabbi and author (b. 1933)
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20 Apr 2015 Doug Buffone, American football player and sportscaster (b. 1944)
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20 Apr 2015 Richard Anthony, Egyptian-French singer-songwriter (b. 1938)
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