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Ex-North Korean dictator Kim Il-Sung died on this day in 1994 aged 82. Actress June Allyson died 5 years ago today aged 88.

Jazz musician Louis Armstrong died 40 years ago today, at the age 69. Film director John Frankenheimer died today in 2002 aged 72.

Ex-German S.S. Commando Otto Skorzeny carked it today in 1975 aged 67. Jazz musician George Melly died on this day in 2007 aged 80.

World-renowned writer Ernest Hemingway committed suicide 50 years ago aged 61.

Mary Livingstone, actress and widow of Jack Benny, carked it on this day in 1983 aged 78.

Rod Serling, the creator of the television series "Twilight Zone", died today in 1975 aged 50.

I remember him best as the voice Don Feinberg in Shark Tale. It was a great family movie. R.I.P.

Comedian, actor & musician Jackie Gleason died today in 1987 aged 71.

Former Indonesian President Sukarno died today in 1970 aged 69.

Ice cream and hotel magnate Howard Johnson died today in 1972 aged 75.

Chicago crime mafia boss Sam Giancana was murdered today in 1975 aged 67. Basketball player Manute Bol departed this life one year ago aged 47.

And now he's dead. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out RIP big man, he was one of the greats. UK obit for Clemons. well done to Widnes Vikings for a unique hit on the DDP.

MLB player Eddie Gaedel died 50 years ago today aged 36.

Frederick Chiluba, The second president of Zambia from 1991-2002, has died at the age of 68.

Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald died on this day in 1996 aged 79.

Swedish cinematographer Gunnar Fischer has died at age 100.

Silent film actress Norma Shearer died on this day in 1983 aged 80. Nicole Brown Simpson, wife of O.J. Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found murdered today in 1994.

Actor John Wayne died on this day in 1979 aged 72.

Psychiatrist Carl Jung died on this day 50 years ago aged 85. Actor and game show host Larry Blyden died from injuries sustained from a car accident today in 1975 aged 49. Billy Preston, the singer-songwriter who landed gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, died on this day in 2006 at the age of 59.

Country singer Conway Twitty carked it on this day in 1993. Former USA President and actor Ronald Reagan died on this day in 2004.

Author Harry Bernstein, who was known for publishing "The Invisible Wall", has died aged 101.

UK obit for Eagleburger. Well done to When Will Their Massive Reserves Of Fat Go Rancid for picking him on this year's DDP.

Ex-Japanese PM Eisaku Sato carked it today in 1975 aged 74. Entertainer and band leader Ozzie Nelson died today in 1975 aged 69 due to liver cancer. Actor David Carradine was found dead on this day in 2009 of an apparent suicide.