Guy Lafleur

Canadian ice hockey player (1951-2022).

Born September 20th, 1951 in Thurso.

Died April 22nd, 2022 at 70 years old in Kirkland (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Chris Frantz

American musician.

Born May 8th, 1951 (age 74 years) in Fort Campbell.

Prakash Javadekar

Indian politician.

Born January 30th, 1951 (age 75 years) in Pune.

Sylvia Rivera

American sexworker transgender rights activist (1951-2002).

Born July 2nd, 1951 in New York City. ^[ref]

Died February 19th, 2002 at 50 years old in New York City (liver cancer).

Virgil

American professional wrestler (1951-2024).

Born April 7th, 1951 in Wilkinsburg.

Died February 28th, 2024 at 72 years old in Pittsburgh. ^[ref]

Yakov Smirnoff

Ussr-born american comedian.

Born January 24th, 1951 (age 75 years) in Odesa.

Pankaj Udhas

Indian singer.

Born May 17th, 1951 in Jetpur.

Died February 26th, 2024 at 72 years old in Mumbai.

K. K. Downing

British guitarist.

Born October 27th, 1951 (age 74 years) in West Bromwich.

David Naughton

Actor.

Born February 13th, 1951 (age 75 years) in West Hartford.

Judith Ivey

American actress and theatre director.

Born September 4th, 1951 (age 74 years) in El Paso.