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Sarah Dunant

English writer, broadcaster and critic.

Born August 8th, 1950 (age 75 years) in London.

Margaret Boden

British academic (1936–2025).

Born November 26th, 1936 in London. [ref]

Died July 18th, 2025 at 88 years old in Brighton. [ref]

Peter Suschitzky

British cinematographer (born 1941).

Born July 25th, 1941 (age 84 years) in London.

John Mason Neale

Anglican priest and hymnwriter.

Born January 24th, 1818 in London.

Died August 6th, 1866 at 48 years old in East Grinstead.

John David Jackson

American theoretical physicist and textbook author (1925–2016).

Born January 19th, 1925 in London.

Died May 20th, 2016 at 91 years old in Lansing.

Dennis Hoey

British film actor (1893-1960).

Born March 30th, 1893 in London.

Died July 25th, 1960 at 67 years old in Palm Beach (disease).

Bridget St John

British singer-songwriter.

Born October 4th, 1946 (age 79 years) in London.

Adam Roberts

British writer known for speculative fiction and parody novels; literature and writing academic.

Born June 30th, 1965 (age 60 years) in London.

Rafael Merry del Val

Spanish cardinal and diplomat. (1865–1930).

Born October 10th, 1865 in London.

Died February 26th, 1930 at 64 years old in Rome.

Ian Hancock

British linguist.

Born August 29th, 1942 (age 83 years) in London.

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