American athlete and Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe died on this day 69 years ago, aged 65.
English writer considered one of the most important modernist 20th century authors and a pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device Virginia Woolf died on this day 81 years ago, aged 59.
British actor, filmmaker and writer Peter Ustinov died on this day 18 years ago, aged 82.
English actor of film, television, and stage Richard Griffiths died on this day 9 years ago, aged 65.