The Unknown Man

Singer-Songwriter Sylvia Robinson, who was known for her 1973 song "Pillow Talk", has died aged 75 of heart failure.

Former baseball player Casey Stengel died today in 1975 aged 85. Legendary actor Tony Curtis died one year ago today at the age of 85 due to cardiac arrest.

British singer Robert Palmer died on this day in 2003 aged 54. Hollywood legend Paul Newman died today in 2008 aged 83. Actress Gloria Stuart died on this day 1 year ago aged 100.

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was found dead on this day in 1980 aged 32 due to asphyxiation.

Thanks for the wishes, guys.

Just found out from my mom that my great Uncle Larry just passed away today due to stomach cancer. He was 68. I'm going to the wake tomorrow. Regards, TUM

Today's my Birthday, i am 22 years old.

Character actress Frances Bay has died aged 92.

Patrick Swayze died on this day in 2009 aged 57.

Legendary actor Cliff Robertson has died at the age of 88. He played Uncle Ben in the 2002 movie "Spider-Man".

Opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti died on this day in 2007 aged 71.

Steve Irwin, who was known as the crocodile hunter, died 5 years ago today aged 44.

child impersonator Walter Tetley died today in 1975 aged 60.

Eamon de Valera, the 3rd president of Ireland carked it on this day in 1975 aged 92.

U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy died on this day in 2009.

Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi is on the brink of death after developing a fresh tumour.

Definitely one to watch. i'm sticking him in my DDP for next year.

Former American basketball coach Scotty Robertson has died at age 81 from cancer. He was the coach for the New Orleans Jazz from 1964-1974.

Canadian former kickboxer Shawn Tompkins has died aged 37.

Bengali Prime Minister Mujibar Rahman was assassinated in a coup today in 1975.

American philanthropist Brooke Astor died on this day in 2007 at the old age of 105.

He has been caught smoking just 7 months after he had beaten the cancer.

Already mentioned on this thread.

Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich died today in 1975 aged 68 due to lung cancer.