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In the year 1942

1,385 Notable birthdays

Marcia Wallace

American actress and comedian (1942-2013).

Born November 1st, 1942 in Creston.

Died October 25th, 2013 at 70 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia, breast cancer, sepsis). [ref]

Andrew Robinson

American actor and professor.

Born February 14th, 1942 (age 84 years) in New York City.

Gene Okerlund

American professional wrestling interviewer and announcer (1942–2019).

Born December 19th, 1942 in Brookings.

Died January 2nd, 2019 at 76 years old in Sarasota (respiratory failure). [ref]

Brandon deWilde

American stage and film actor (1942-1972).

Born April 9th, 1942 in Brooklyn.

Died July 6th, 1972 at 30 years old in Denver (traffic collision).

Frank Zane

American bodybuilder.

Born June 28th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Kingston.

Lola Falana

American singer, dancer, and actress.

Born September 11th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Camden.

Lee Greenwood

American country music artist.

Born October 27th, 1942 (age 83 years) in South Gate.

Jerry Sloan

American basketball player and coach.

Born March 28th, 1942 in McLeansboro.

Died May 22nd, 2020 at 78 years old in Salt Lake City (Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia). [ref]

Dan Haggerty

American actor (1942–2016).

Born November 19th, 1942 in Wisconsin, Pound. [ref]

Died January 15th, 2016 at 73 years old in Burbank (Spinal cord cancer).

Bruce Johnston

American singer, musician.

Born June 27th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Peoria. [ref]

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