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Bill Paxton (1955-2017)
Paxton was a versatile actor known for his roles in 'Titanic,' 'Aliens,' and 'Twister.' He passed away in 2017 at the age of 61 after complications from heart surgery, which included a stroke.
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Luke Perry (1966-2019)Perry was an actor best known for his roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Riverdale.' He passed away in 2019 at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke.
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Betty White (1922-2022)
The beloved 'Golden Girls' and 'Mary Tyler Moore Show' actor passed away at age 99 at her home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles due to a stroke on December 25, as indicated in the LA County death certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
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Glen Campbell (1936-2017)
Campbell was a legendary country music singer and actor. He died in 2017 at the age of 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, which was complicated by a stroke.
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Gregory Peck (1916-2003)
Peck was an iconic actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Roman Holiday.' He passed away in 2003 at the age of 87 due to bronchopneumonia and complications from a stroke.
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Jerry Orbach (1935-2004)
Orbach was a beloved actor, particularly known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on 'Law & Order.' He died in 2004 at the age of 69 after suffering from prostate cancer, which was complicated by a stroke.
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John Singleton (1968-2019) - John Singleton was a renowned filmmaker who directed 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'Poetic Justice.' He died in 2019 at the age of 51 after suffering a stroke.
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Charlie Chaplin (
Chaplin, one of the most iconic figures in the history of cinema, had a prolific and influential career in silent film and beyond.
He passed away on December 25, 1977, in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. He peacefully passed in his sleep at the age of 88, succumbing to a stroke.
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David Tomlinson
British actor known is perhaps best known for his association with Disney films, particularly for his role as "Mr. Banks" in the classic Disney movie 'Mary Poppins'.
Tomlinson passed away peacefully in his sleep at King Edward VII's Hospital in Westminster, at 4 a.m. on June 24, 2000, following a stroke.
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Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013)
Also known as the "Iron Lady," Thatcher was a prominent British politician and the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 and made significant contributions during her time in office.
She died on April 2013 at age 87, after suffering a stroke which was seen as a complication of her dementia.
The passing of famous people is always a profound loss, but in some instances, a star's departure occurs in a tragic way. Let's reflect on those celebrities who either experienced a stroke or passed away due to one.
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