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The following is a list of notable deaths in February 2008. The following is a list of notable deaths in 2008. Names are listed by date of death not the date it was announced Deaths in 2007: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August Deaths in 2008: ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August The following is a list of notable deaths in 2008. Names are listed by date of death not the date it was announced PortalCurrent events International holidays February 2 - Candlemas February 5 - Shrove

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• Bill Carlson, 73, American news anchor (WCCO, Twin Cities), prostate cancer. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours Bill Carlson ( November 1934 - February 29, 2008) was an American journalist and longtime television anchor at WCCO in The United States of America —commonly referred to as the WCCO-TV, is the CBS owned and operated Television station that serves the Minneapolis-St [1]
• Buddy Dial, 71, American football player. Gilbert Leroy "Buddy" Dial ( 17 January 1937 &ndash 29 February 2008) was an American football Wide receiver The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with [2]
• Vitaly Fedorchuk, 89, Russian former head of the KGB. Vitaly Vasilyevich Fedorchuk ( December 27, 1918 - February 29, 2008) was a Ukrainian Soviet administrator. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending KGB ( Transliteration of "КГБ" is the Russian abbreviation of Committee for State Security ( Komityet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosty [3]
• Jerry Groom, 78, American football player. Jerome Paul Groom ( August 15 1929 - February 29 2008) nicknamed "Boomer" was an American Defensive lineman The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with [4]
• Janet Kagan, 62, American writer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Janet Kagan (1946 – February 29 2008) was an author of two Science fiction novels and one science fiction collection plus numerous science fiction and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) is a Disease of the lungs in which the Airways become narrowed [5]
• Mar Paulos Faraj Rahho, 65, Iraqi Chaldean Catholic archbishop, kidnapped on this date and subsequently found dead. Paulos Faraj Rahho (بولس فرج رحو; ܦܘܠܘܣ ܦ̮ܪܔ ܪܚܘ; ‎ November 20, 1942 – February or March 2008 was the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. The Chaldean Catholic Church or the Chaldean Church of Babylon (الكنيسة الكلدانية) is an Eastern particular church of the In Criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or Asportation of a person against the person's will usually to hold the person in False imprisonment [6]

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• Aharon Amir, 85, Israeli author and translator, natural causes. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Aharon Amir (אהרן אמיר January 5, 1923 in Kaunas, Lithuania - February 28, 2008 in Tzrifin) was an For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created Translation is the interpreting of the meaning of a text and the subsequent production of an equivalent text likewise called a " translation In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [7]
• John Bliss, 77, American actor, complications from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. John Bliss ( 8 October 1930 &ndash February 28, 2008) was an American actor known for playing the role of the 8th grade Social Studies teacher The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Abdominal aortic aneurysm, also written as AAA and often pronounced 'triple-A' is a localized dilatation of the Abdominal aorta, that exceeds the normal diameter [8]
• Gérard Calvet, 80, French abbot and founder of the Abbey of Le Barroux, heart attack. Dom Gérard Calvet ( November 18, 1927 - February 28, 2008) was a French Roman Catholic abbot and founder of the St This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The word abbot, meaning Father, is a title given to the head of a Monastery in various traditions including Christianity. Le Barroux is a commune of the Vaucluse département in southern France. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [9]
• Milt Harradence, 86, Canadian lawyer, judge and former leader of PCAA, cancer. Asa Milton "Milt" Harradence (1922 &ndash February 28, 2008) was a Canadian criminal lawyer politician and judge of the Alberta Court of Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law as an attorney, Counsel or Solicitor; a person The Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta is a provincial right-of-centre party in the Canadian province of Alberta. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [10]
• Joseph M. Juran, 103, American engineer and philanthropist, stroke. Joseph Moses Juran ( December 24, 1904 – February 28, 2008) was a 20th century management consultant who is principally remembered as an The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [11]
• Val Plumwood, 67, Australian ecologist and feminist, natural causes. Val Plumwood ( 11 August 1939 – c 28 February 2008) formerly Val Routley, was an Australian ecofeminist intellectual For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Ecology (from Greek grc οἶκος oikos, "house(hold" and grc -λογία -logia) is the scientific study of Feminism is a discourse that involves various movements theories, and Philosophies which are concerned with the issue of Gender difference, advocate In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [12] [13]
• Philip Rabinowitz, 104, South African fastest centenarian over 100 metres, complications of a stroke. Philip "Flying Phil" Rabinowitz ( February 16, 1904 &ndash February 28, 2008) was a sprinter from South Africa The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa A centenarian is a person who has attained the age of 100 Years or more A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [14]
• Julian Rathbone, 73, British novelist. Julian Christopher Rathbone (b 10 February 1935, Blackheath London — d The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story [15]
• Mike Smith, 64, British rock and roll singer and keyboardist (The Dave Clark Five), pneumonia. Michael George Smith ( December 6, 1943 &ndash February 28, 2008)was an English Singer, Songwriter, and The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African A keyboardist is a Musician who plays Keyboard instruments Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists The Dave Clark Five (also known as "The DC5" were an English Beat group, one of the few presenting something of a commercial threat to The Beatles Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [16]

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• Shihab al-Tamimi, 74, Iraqi head of the Journalists Syndicate, heart attack following shooting. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Shihab al-Tamimi (died February 27, 2008) was an Iraqi journalist and head of the Journalists Syndicate. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Syndicate comes from French syndicat which means Trade union ( syndic meaning administrator) from the Latin word syndicus Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply The term ballistic trauma (generally referred to by the type of weapon such as gunshot wound, etc [17] [18]
• Anthony Blond, 79, British book publisher. Anthony Bernard Blond ( 20 March 1928 in Sale, Cheshire &mdash February 27 2008) was a British Publisher and Author The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of Literature or Information &ndash the activity of making information available for public view [19]
• William F. Buckley, Jr., 82, American author, conservative commentator, founder of National Review magazine, emphysema. William Frank Buckley Jr ( November 24 1925  – February 27 2008) was an American Author and conservative The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined National Review ( NR) is a biweekly Magazine and Web site, founded by the late author William F Emphysema is a chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease ( COPD) formerly termed a chronic obstructive Lung disease (COLD [20]
• Boyd Coddington, 63, American owner of hot rod shop, star of American Hot Rod on TLC. Boyd Leon Coddington ( August 28, 1944 – February 27, 2008) was the owner of the Boyd Coddington Hot Rod Shop and star of American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hot rods are typically American cars with large engines modified for linear speed American Hot Rod was a reality TV Series on The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel. TLC (generally called as The Learning Channel) is a cable TV network in the US and Canada, that carries a variety of informational and [21] [22]
• Myron Cope, 79, American radio broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Steelers, inventor of the "Terrible Towel". Myron Cope (January 23 1929 - February 27 2008 born Myron Sidney Kopelman, was an American Sports Journalist, Radio personality and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For the band see Broadcast (band Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or Video signals which transmit The Terrible Towel is a gimmick created for the encouragement of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL [23]
• David Edwards, 20, American football player paralyzed during a game in 2003, pneumonia. David Edwards ( March 1 1987 - February 27 2008) was an American High school football player whose Paralysis The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [24]
• W. C. Heinz, 93, American sportswriter. W C Heinz ( January 11, 1915 &ndash February 27, 2008) born Wilfred Charles Heinz, was an American sportswriter The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Sports journalism is a form of Journalism that reports on Sports topics and events While the sports department within some Newspapers has been [25]
• Ray Kane, 82, American slack key guitarist. Raymond Kāne ( October 2 1925 - February 27 2008) was one of Hawaii 's acknowledged Masters of the Slack-key guitar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Slack-key guitar is a fingerstyle genre of guitar music that originated in Hawai{{okina}}i. [26]
• Mandi Lampi, 19, Finnish child actress and singer. Mandi Lampi (artist name Mandi) (October 25 1988 – February 27 2008) was a Finnish child actress and singer who played in Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The term child actor is generally applied to a Child Acting in motion pictures or Television, but also to an Adult [27] (Finnish)
• Ivan Rebroff, 76, German singer. Ivan Rebroff, born as Hans-Rolf Rippert, ( 31 July 1931 - 27 February 2008) was a German Singer, allegedly Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. [28]
• Barbara Seaman, 72, American writer, journalist and activist, lung cancer. Barbara Seaman ( September 11 1935 &ndash February 27 2008) was an American author activist and journalist and a principal founder of The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [29]
• Sujatha, 72, Indian author, inventor of the electronic voting machine, multiple organ failure. Sujatha (May 3 1935 - February 27 2008 was the pseudonym of the Tamil writer S India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Electronic Voting Machines ("EVM" are used in Indian General and State Elections to implement Electronic voting. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, previously known as multiple organ failure (MOF, is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring [30]

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• Tyronne Fernando, 66, Sri Lankan politician, Foreign Minister (2001–2004). Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Tyronne Fernando, PC ( 8 August 1941 &ndash 26 February 2008) was a Sri Lankan politician who served as Foreign Minister Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island A minister for foreign affairs, or foreign minister, is a governmental cabinet minister who helps form the Foreign policy of a sovereign nation [31]
• Cabral Ferreira, 56, Portuguese President of C.F. Os Belenenses (2005–2008), cancer. Cabral Ferreira (died 2008-02-26) was the Portuguese president of the C Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Clube de Futebol Os Belenenses, usually known simply as Belenenses ( pron Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [32] (Portuguese)
• Dick Fletcher, 65, American meteorologist at WTSP Tampa Bay, stroke. Richard R "Dick" Fletcher ( September 18, 1942 &ndash February 26, 2008) was an Emmy Award winning AMS certified The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Meteorology (from Greek grc μετέωρος metéōros, "high in the sky" and grc -λογία -logia) is the Interdisciplinary WTSP, channel 10 is a CBS -affiliate Television station on the west coast of Florida ( Tampa &ndash St Tampa Bay is a large natural Harbor and Estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida, comprising Old Tampa Bay A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [33]
• Robert Kraichnan, 80, American physicist, heart disease. Robert Kraichnan (1928-2008 was an American theoretical physicist who made seminal contributions to the theory of Turbulence. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A physicist is a Scientist who studies or practices Physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning Heart disease is an Umbrella term for a variety for different diseases affecting the Heart. [34]
• Buddy Miles, 60, American drummer (Band of Gypsys, Electric Flag), lead vocalist (California Raisins), heart failure. George Allen Miles Jr ( September 5, 1947 &ndash February 26, 2008) known as Buddy Miles, was an American rock The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion Band of Gypsys is a Live album and a project by Jimi Hendrix, backed by Billy Cox and Buddy Miles, that followed Hendrix's The Electric Flag, formed in 1967, was a Blues rock soul group led by Guitarist Mike Bloomfield, keyboardist Barry Goldberg The California Raisins was a fictional Rhythm and blues musical group composed of anthropomorphized Raisins. Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [35] [36]
• Dan Shomron, 70, Israeli general, Chief of the Defense Forces (1987–1991), stroke. Gen Dan Shomron ( August 5, 1937, Kibbutz Ashdot Yaakov – February 26, 2008) was the 13th Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. The Israel Defense Forces ( IDF) (צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל, lit A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [37]
• Bodil Udsen, 83, Danish actress, after short illness. Bodil Udsen ( January 12, 1925 - February 26, 2008) was a Danish Actress. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [38]

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• Charles Chan, 93, Chinese patriarch, father of actor Jackie Chan, prostate cancer. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Charles and Lee-Lee Chan were the parents of actor/director Jackie Chan and the grandparents of actor/singer/composer Jaycee Chan. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Originally a patriarch was a man who exercised autocratic authority as a Pater familias over an extended family Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong Sang, 陳港生 on 7 April 1954 is an Actor, action choreographer, Film director [39] [40]
• Ashley Cooper, 27, Australian V8 Supercar driver, injuries from a race crash. Ashley Alan Cooper ( 11 July 1980 – 25 February 2008) was an Australian race car driver For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. V8 Supercars is a Touring car racing category operated under the regulations of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA [41]
• Genoa Keawe, 89, American performer of Hawaiian music. ‘ Aunty ’ Genoa Leilani Adolpho Keawe-Aiko ( October 31 1918 &ndash February 25, 2008) was a Hawaiian musician The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The music of Hawaii includes an array of traditional and popular styles ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to modern rock and hip hop. [42]
• Hans Raj Khanna, 95, Indian Supreme Court judge. Hans Raj Khanna ( July 3 1912 &ndash February 25 2008) was a judge of the Supreme Court of India (1971-1977 noted for his independence India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land as established by Part V Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. [43]
• Alan Ledesma, 29, Mexican telenovela actor, stomach cancer. Edgar Alan Ledesma Campos ( November 26, 1977 &ndash February 25, 2008) was a Mexican television Actor, best known for The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. A telenovela is a limited-run Television serial Melodrama of the type made famous in Latin America. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Stomach or gastric cancer can develop in any part of the Stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs particularly the Esophagus and [44] [45] (Spanish)
• Static Major, 33, American performer/producer/songwriter, from complications after medical procedure. Stephen Ellis Garrett ( November 11, 1974 &ndash February 25, 2008) better known as his Stage name Static Major, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [46]

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• Lady Darcy de Knayth, 69, British crossbench member of the House of Lords, disability campaigner. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Davina Marcia Herbert Ingrams 18th Baroness Darcy de Knayth, DBE ( 10 July 1938 – 24 February 2008) was a Crossbench The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located In certain legislative assemblies, especially those which are based on the Westminster system, a crossbencher is a member of the assembly who is a member of neither The House of Lords is the second house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is also commonly referred to as "the Lords" [47]
• Alan Dargin, 30, Australian didgeridoo player. Alan Dargin (13 July 1967–24 February 2008 was a Didgeridoo player from Wee Waa, New South Wales, Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The didgeridoo (also known as a didjeridu or didge) is a wind instrument of the Indigenous Australians of northern Australia. [48]
• Floyd Matthews, 105, oldest living American submariner. Floyd Huston 'Skipper' Matthews ( February 3, 1903 &ndash February 24, 2008) was an American Veteran of the United The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A submarine is a Watercraft that can operate independently below water as distinct from a Submersible that has only limited underwater capability [49] [50]
• Larry Norman, 60, American Christian rock singer/songwriter, heart failure. Larry David Norman ( April 8 1947 &ndash February 24 2008) was an American musician singer songwriter and producer The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Christian rock (occasionally abbreviated CR) is a form of Rock music played by bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [51]
• Shirley Ritts, 87, American interior designer, mother of photographer Herb Ritts, emphysema. Shirley Ritts ( October 28, 1920 - February 24, 2008) was an American Interior designer whose company helped to popularize The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Interior design is a practice concerned with anything that is found inside a space - walls windows doors finishes textures light furnishings and furniture Herbert Ritts ( August 13, 1952 in Los Angeles California – December 26, 2002 in Los Angeles was an American fashion Emphysema is a chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease ( COPD) formerly termed a chronic obstructive Lung disease (COLD [52]
• Laird Stabler, 77, American former Attorney General of Delaware, oral cancer. W Laird Stabler Jr (1930 &ndash February 24, 2008) was an American Attorney and Politician from Delaware. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Attorney General of Delaware is a constitutional officer of the U Delaware ( is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the Mouth. [53]
• Pearl Witherington, 93, British World War II Secret Service agent. Cecile Pearl Witherington Cornioley CBE ( June 24 1914 - February 24 2008) was a World War II SOE agent The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Secret Intelligence Service ( SIS) colloquially known as MI6 is the United Kingdom 's external Intelligence agency. [54]
• Milford Zornes, 100, American watercolor artist, heart failure. James Milford Zornes ( January 25, 1908 &ndash February 24, 2008) was an American watercolor Artist and Teacher The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Watercolor ( US) or Watercolour ( UK) (and "aquarelle" in French is a Painting method Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [55]

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• Joaquim Pinto de Andrade, 81, Angolan politician, first honorary MPLA President, PRD chairman, after long illness. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Joaquim Pinto de Andrade (1926-- February 23, 2008) served as the first honorary President of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA Chancellor Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola - Party of Labour (Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola - Partido do Trabalho is an Angolan political party Democratic Renewal Party ( Partido Renovador Democrático) is a Political party in Angola. [56] (Portuguese)
• Janez Drnovšek, 57, Slovenian Prime Minister (1992–2002) and President (2002–2007), cancer. Janez Drnovšek (janɛz dr̩nɒuʃɛk ( May 17 1950 &ndash February 23 2008) was a Slovenian liberal Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west There have been five Prime ministers of Slovenia since that country gained its independence in the breakup of Yugoslavia. The function of President of the Republic of Slovenia (Predsednik Republike Slovenije was established on 23 December 1991, when the National Assembly of Slovenia Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [57]
• Josep Palau i Fabre‎, 90, Spanish author. Josep Palau i Fabre (born April 21, 1917 in Barcelona - died in the same city on February 23, 2008) was a Catalan poet and Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. [58] (Spanish)
• Douglas Fraser, 91, American former president of the United Auto Workers, emphysema. Douglas Andrew Fraser ( December 18, 1916 &ndash February 23, 2008) was an American union leader The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Template talkInfobox Union for usage -->The United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America International Emphysema is a chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease ( COPD) formerly termed a chronic obstructive Lung disease (COLD [59]
• Paul Frère, 91, Belgian Formula One driver, 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and automobile journalist. Paul Frère ( January 30, 1917 - February 23, 2008) was a Racing driver and Journalist from Belgium, born in The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 28th Grand Prix of Endurance and took place on June 25 and 26, 1960. [60]
• Denis Lazure, 82, Canadian politician (NDP), cancer. Denis Lazure ( October 12, 1925 &ndash February 23, 2008) was a Canadian Politician and a Member of the National Assembly Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Principles policies and electoral achievement The NDP grew from populist, agrarian and democratic socialist roots Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [61]
• Hubert Lilliefors, 79, American statistician, lung cancer. Hubert Whitman Lilliefors (1928(? &ndash 2008 was an American statistician noted for his introduction of the Lilliefors test. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Statisticians work with theoretical and applied Statistics in both the private and public sectors Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [62]
• Gentil Ferreira Viana, 72, Angolan politician (MPLA). Gentil Ferreira Viana (1935/6 - February 23 2008) founded with other separatist leaders the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola - Party of Labour (Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola - Partido do Trabalho is an Angolan political party [63]

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• Richard Baer, 79, American TV scriptwriter, heart attack. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Richard Baer ( April 28, 1928 - February 22, 2008) was a American Writer and Screenwriter. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [64]
• Johnnie Carr, 97, American civil rights leader. Johnnie Rebecca Daniels Carr ( January 26 1911 - February 22, 2008) was a leader in the Civil Rights movement in the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [65]
• Eagle Day, 75, American football player, after short illness. Herman Sidney "Eagle" Day ( October 2, 1932 &ndash February 22, 2008) was an American punter in the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In accordance with the Manual of Style (see) Canadian English is used throughout this article (see Canadian_English#Spelling) [66]
• Rubens de Falco, 76, Brazilian telenovela actor (Escrava Isaura), heart failure. Rubens de Falco ( 19 October 1931 - 22 February 2008) was a Brazilian actor best known for his work in Telenovelas, specifically |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld A telenovela is a limited-run Television serial Melodrama of the type made famous in Latin America. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Escrava Isaura ( The Slave Isaura) is a 1976 Brazilian Telenovela produced by Rede Globo. Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [67]
• Nunzio Gallo, 79, Italian singer, represented Italy in the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest, brain haemorrhage. Nunzio Gallo ( March 25, 1928 - February 22, 2008) was an Italian singer Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Eurovision Song Contest 1957 was the 2nd Eurovision Song Contest. A cerebral hemorrhage (or intracerebral hemorrhage, ICH) is a subtype of Intracranial hemorrhage that occurs within the Brain tissue itself [68]
• Dennis Letts, 73, American actor (August: Osage County) and college professor, lung cancer. Dennis Letts ( September 5 1934 &ndash February 22 2008) was an American college Professor and Actor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works August Osage County is an original darkly comedic play by Tracy Letts. The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [69]
• Oswaldo Louzada, 95, Brazilian actor, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Oswaldo Louzada ( Rio de Janeiro, 12 April 1912 — Rio de Janeiro 22 February 2008) was a Brazilian Actor. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, previously known as multiple organ failure (MOF, is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring [70] (Portuguese)
• Stephen Marlowe, 79, American novelist (The Second Longest Night). Stephen Marlowe (born Milton Lesser, 7 August 1928 in Brooklyn NY died 22 February 2008, in Williamsburg Virginia) was The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story [71]
• Tsuneyo Toyonaga, 113, oldest living Japanese person. ( May 21, 1894 &ndash February 22, 2008) was a Japanese Supercentenarian who was the oldest living person in Japan For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. [72]
• Steve Whitaker, 53, British comic book colorist (V for Vendetta). Steve Whitaker (1955-2008 was a British artist best known as the Colourist on the Comic V For Vendetta (originally published The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative In Comics, a colorist is responsible for adding color to black and white line art V for Vendetta is a ten-issue Comic book [73]

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• Madalena Barbosa, 66, Portuguese feminist. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Madalena Barbosa ( 1942 - February 21, 2008) was the founder of the Movement for the Liberation of Women ( Movimento de Libertação Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Feminism is a discourse that involves various movements theories, and Philosophies which are concerned with the issue of Gender difference, advocate [74] (Portuguese)
• Ben Chapman, 79, American actor (The Creature from the Black Lagoon). Benjamin F Chapman Jr ( October 29, 1928 – February 21, 2008) was an American actor best known as playing the Gill-man The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works This article is on the film For the titular character see Gill-man Creature from the Black Lagoon is a Monster film [75]
• Joe Gibbs, 65, Jamaican reggae producer, heart attack. Joe Gibbs born Joel A Gibson (1943 Montego Bay — 21 February 2008) was a Jamaican Reggae producer. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [76] [77]
• Ana Gonzalez, 92, Chilean actress, septic shock. Ana González Olea ( May 4, 1915 Santiago Chile - February 21, 2008 Santiago Chile was a Chilean Theater, Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Septic shock is a very serious medical condition caused by decreased tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery as a result of Infection and Sepsis, though the [78]
• Archie Hind, 79, British novelist. Archie Hind ( 3 June 1928 - 21 February 2008) the author of The Dear Green Place, was a Scottish writer The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story [79]
• Hans Janitschek, 73, Austrian journalist, heart attack. Hans Janitschek, US correspondent for the Austrian newspaper the Kronen Zeitung, and former Secretary General of the Socialist International died suddenly Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [80]
• Geoff Leek, 76, Australian footballer with Essendon. Geoff Leek (18 February 1932 - 21 February 2008 was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the VFL from 1951 to 1962 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club and is part of the Australian Football League. [81]
• Sunny Lowry, 97, first British woman to swim the English Channel. Ethel "Sunny" Lowry MBE (born January 2, 1911, Longsight, Manchester, died February 21 2008) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located [82]
• Evan Mecham, 83, American Governor of Arizona (1987–1988). Evan Mecham (ˈmiːkəm May 12 1924 – February 21 2008) was the 21st Governor The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Governor of Arizona is the head of the Executive branch of Arizona 's government and the Commander-in-chief of the state's military forces [83]
• Matthew Mechtel, 39, American former candidate for the U.S. House from North Dakota, apparent suicide by gunshot. Matthew Mechtel ( November 19 1968 &ndash February 21 2008) was the 2006 Republican nominee for the United States House of Representatives The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. North Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern and Western regions of the United States of America. Gunshot is also a British hip hop group A gunshot is the discharge of a Firearm, and the Sound effect thereof [84]
• Robin Moore, 82, American author (The French Connection, The Green Berets). Robert Lowell "Robin" Moore Jr ( October 31 1925 - February 21 2008) was an American Writer who is most The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created The French Connection A True Account of Cops Narcotics and International Conspiracy is a non-fiction book by Robin Moore first published in 1969 about the notorious The Green Berets is a book (ISBN 0-312-98492-8 written by Robin Moore about the Green Berets during the Vietnam War. [85]
• Emmanuel Sanon, 56, Haitian footballer, pancreatic cancer. Emmanuel "Manno" Sanon ( June 25, 1951 - February 21, 2008) was one of Haïti 's most celebrated footballers Haiti ( English: ˈheɪ·tiː or haɪ·ˈjiː·tiː French Haïti a·i·ti Haitian Creole: Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the Pancreas. Each year about 37680 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with this condition and 34290 [86]
• Sufi Abu Taleb, 83, Egyptian politician; acting President (1981), Speaker of the People's Assembly (1978-1983). Sufi Abu Taleb ( Arabic صوفي أبو طالب) ( January 27, 1925 - February 21, 2008 Upon Sadat's assassination This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt is the elected Head of State of Egypt. The People's Assembly ( Arabic: Majilis Al-Sha’ab مجلس الشعب is the Lower house of Egypt 's bicameral Parliament [87]
• Tian Bao, 92, Chinese government official, one of the first ethnic Tibetans to join Mao Zedong's army and embrace Communism. Tian Bao ( Chinese: 天宝 Pinyin: Tiān Bǎo February 1917 - February 21, 2008) was a Chinese government official China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Tibetan people are indigenous to Tibet and surrounding areas stretching from Central Asia in the North and West to Myanmar and China Proper Mao Zedong ( 26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) was a Chinese Military and political leader who led Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based [88]

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• Mary Elizabeth Carnegie, 91, American nurse, cardiovascular disease. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Dr Mary Elizabeth Carnegie ( April 19, 1916 – 20 February 2008) was a distinguished educator and author in the field of Nursing, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A nurse is responsible—along with other Health care Professionals —for the treatment safety and recovery of acutely or chronically Cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular diseases refers to the class of diseases that involve the Heart or Blood vessels ( arteries and [89]
• Larry Davis, 41, American convicted murderer, stabbed. Larry Davis ( May 28 1966 – February 20 2008) who changed his name to Adam Abdul-Hakeem in 1989 was a New Yorker who The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries A stabbing is the penetration of a sharp or pointed object at close range [90]
• D. G. S. Dhinakaran, 73, Indian evangelist. Dr D G S Dhinakaran ( July 1 1935 - February 20, 2008) was a Christian preacher from South India India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country [91]
• Bobby Lee Trammell, 74, American rockabilly singer, former Arkansas Representative. Bobby Lee Trammell ( January 31, 1934 &ndash February 20, 2008) was an American Rockabilly singer and Politician. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of Rock and roll music and emerged in the early 1950s The Arkansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Arkansas General Assembly, the state legislature of the U [92]
• Paranjape Prakash Vishvanath, 60, Indian Shiv Sena politician, cancer. Paranjape Prakash Vishvanath ( 28 July 1947 &ndash 20 February 2008) was a member of the Lok Sabha representing the constituency India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Shiv Sena ( Devanāgarī: शिव सेना Śīv Senā, meaning Army of Shiva, referring to Shivaji Bhosle) is a Political party A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [93]

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• Barry Barclay, 63, New Zealand film maker, heart attack. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Barry Barclay, MNZM, was a New Zealand Film-maker, and Writer of Maori (Ngati Apa and Pakeha (European descent New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [94]
• Mary Barclay, 91, British actress. Mary Barclay ( July 20, 1916 - February 19, 2008) was an English Film, Television and Theater The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [95]
• Jean-Michel Bertrand, 64, French politician. Jean-Michel Bertrand (born June 6, 1943 at Baccarat Meurthe-et-Moselle, died February 19, 2008 at the Saint-Louis Hospital This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person [96] (French)
• Natalia Bessmertnova, 66, Russian prima ballerina, cancer. Natalia Igorevna Bessmertnova (Russian Наталья Игоревна Бессмертнова 19 July 1941 – 19 February 2008) was Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [97]
• Richard D'Aeth, 95, British scholar. Richard D'Aeth ( 3 June 1912 - 19 February 2008) was a British Educationalist and President of Hughes Hall, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Scholarly method &mdash or as it is more commonly called scholarship &mdash is the body of principles and practices used by scholars to make their claims about the world as [98]
• Eugene Freedman, 82, American figurine creator [99]
• Bob Howsam, 89, American sports executive (Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Reds), heart condition. Eugene Freedman ( Mar 9, 1925 ~ Feb 19, 2008 (aka Gene Freedman Gene-san was an entrepreneur and philanthropist The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For the indie band see Figurine (band A figurine (a diminutive form of the word Figure) is a Statuette that represents Robert Lee Howsam ( February 28 1918 - February 19 2008) was an executive in American professional sport who in 1959 played The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA [100]
• Yegor Letov, 43, Russian punk rock singer, heart failure. Igor Fyodorovich "Yegor" Letov (Игорь Фёдорович (Егор Летов 10 September 1964, Omsk - 19 February Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [101]
• Teo Macero, 82, American record producer and saxophonist. Teo Macero ( October 30 1925 &ndash February 19 2008) born Attilio Joseph Macero, was an American Jazz The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing The saxophone (commonly referred to simply as sax) is a conical- bored transposing Musical instrument considered a member of the Woodwind [102]
• Emily Perry, 100, British actress. Emily Perry ( 28 June 1907 &ndash 19 February 2008) was an English Actress and Dancer. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [103]
• Peter Pianto, 78, Australian footballer. Peter Pianto (25 November 1929 - 19 February 2008 was an Australian rules footballer and coach with Geelong in the VFL. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players [104]
• Lydia Shum, 62, Hong Kong actress, liver cancer. Lydia Shum Din-Ha, also known as Lydia Sum ( Chinese 沈[[wikt 殿|殿]] 霞; July 21, 1945 &mdash February 19 Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [105]
• David Watkin, 82, British cinematographer, cancer. David Watkin ( 23 March 1925 &ndash 19 February 2008) was an influential British Cinematographer, an innovator who The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [106]

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• Grits Gresham, 85, American conservationist, sportsman, and actor, complication of infection and pneumonia. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Claude Hamilton "Grits" Gresham Jr ( June 21 1922 &ndash February 18 2008) was an internationally-known American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The conservation movement also known as nature conservation is a political social and to some extent scientific movement that seeks to protect natural resources including An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [107]
• Jim Jones, 57, American rock guitarist (Pere Ubu), heart attack. Jim Jones was a guitarist in the rock band Pere Ubu. He died of a heart attack on February 18 2008 at the age of 57 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres Pere Ubu are an Experimental rock music group formed in Cleveland Ohio, in 1975 Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [108]
• Raymond Kennedy, 73, American novelist, complications of a stroke. Raymond Kennedy ( March 3, 1934 &ndash February 18, 2008) was an American novelist The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [109]
• Sir Richard Knowles, 90, British leader of Birmingham City Council (1984–1993), bladder cancer. Sir Richard Marchant Knowles ( 20 May 1917 &ndash 18 February 2008) known as Dick Knowles, was a British politician known The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Birmingham shown within Bladder cancer refers to any of several types of malignant growths of the Urinary bladder. [110]
• Jack Lyons, 92, British financier and philanthropist. (Isidore Jack Lyons ( 1 February 1916 – 18 February 2008) was a British Financier and Philanthropist. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Financier (fɨˈnænsiɚ or finãˈsje in French is a term for a person who handles large sums of Money, usually involving money lending, financing Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material [111]
• Mihaela Mitrache, 52, Romanian actress, cancer. Mihaela Mitrache / Mitraki (b July 8, 1955, Bucharest - Romania - d Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [112] (Romanian)
• Ralph Peck, 95, American civil engineer. Dr Ralph Brazelton Peck ( June 23, 1912 &ndash February 18, 2008) was an eminent civil engineer specializing in soil mechanics The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A civil engineer is a person who practices Civil engineering, one of the many engineering professions [113]
• Alain Robbe-Grillet, 85, French writer (Last Year at Marienbad), heart failure. Alain Robbe-Grillet (French alɛ̃ ʁɔb gʁiˈje (August 18 1922 &ndash February 18 2008 was a French Writer This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms L'année dernière à Marienbad (translated as Last Year in Marienbad in the UK and Last Year at Marienbad in North Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [114]
• Raymond J. Smith, 77, American editor, complications of pneumonia. Raymond J Smith (1930-2008 was for more than thirty years the editor of Ontario Review, a Literary magazine, and the Ontario Review Press, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [115]
• Alec Wildenstein, 67, French international art dealer, ex-husband of socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, cancer. Jocelyn Wildenstein (born as Jocelynnys Dayannys da Silva-Bezerra in Lausanne, Switzerland August 5, 1940) sometimes referred This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. An art dealer is a person or company that buys and sells Works of art. A socialite is a person who is known to be a part of fashionable Society because of his or her regular participation in social activities and fondness for spending a significant Jocelyn Wildenstein (born as Jocelynnys Dayannys da Silva-Bezerra in Lausanne, Switzerland August 5, 1940) sometimes referred Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [116]

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• Aysel Gurel, 80, Turkish lyric writer and actress, chronic bronchitis. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Bronchitis is an Inflammation of the Bronchi. More specifically it may refer to Acute bronchitis, caused by viruses or bacteria and lasting [117]
• Brian Harris, 72, British footballer. Brian Harris ( 16 May 1935 – 17 February 2008) was an English footballer. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [118]
• Bill Juzda, 87, Canadian ice hockey defenceman, cancer. Bill Juzda ( October 29, 1920 – February 17, 2008) was a Canadian Ice hockey defenceman. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. Defence ( defense in the USA in Ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [119]
• Manna, 44, Bangladeshi film actor. SM Aslam Talukder ( 1964 - February 17 2008) popularly known as Manna, was one of the most well known actors in Bangladeshi film industry ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [120]
• Val Ross, 57, Canadian journalist and children's writer, brain cancer. Valerie Jacqueline "Val" Ross ( 17 October 1950 – 17 February 2008) was a Canadian writer and winner of the 2004 Norma Fleck Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Children's literature is an age category of literature written for published for or marketed to Children roughly through age 12 A brain tumor is any intracranial Tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the Brain itself ( Neurons [121]
• Benigno G. Tabora, 92, American survivor of Bataan Death March. Benigno G Tabora ( November 20, 1915 - February 17, 2008) was an American Veteran of both World War II and the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Bataan Death March (also known as The Death March of Bataan) took place in the Philippines in 1942 and was later accounted as a Japanese war [122]
• Winning Colors, 23, American racehorse, won 1988 Kentucky Derby, euthanized. Winning Colors ( February 14 1985 - February 17 2008) was an American Hall of Fame Champion Thoroughbred The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about the sport For other uses see Horserace (drinking game or Horse race (politics. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses held annually in Louisville Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May Put to sleep redirects here For its literal meaning see Sleep or Anaesthetic. [123]

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• Shelley Beattie, 40, American bodybuilder (American Gladiators). Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Shelley Beattie ( August 24 1967 – February 16 2008) was a former professional female bodybuilder and actress The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Female bodybuilding is the female component of competitive Bodybuilding. American Gladiators (2008 TV series American Gladiators (1989-1996 was an American competition Television program that matched a cast of [124]
• Harry Flemming, 74, Canadian journalist, complications from cancer and pneumonia. Harry Flemming ( 1933 - 16 February, 2008) was a Nova Scotian Journalist focused on Politics. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [125]
• Brendan Hughes, 59, Irish member of the Provisional IRA. Brendan Hughes (1948 – 16 February 2008) also known as "The Dark", who was mainly known as the leader of the 1980 Irish hunger strike Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the [126]
• Jerry Karl, 66, American racing driver, car accident. Jerry Karl ( April 29, 1941, Manchester Pennsylvania - February 16, 2008, Baltimore Maryland) was a former driver in The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It [127]
• Boris Khmelnitsky, 67, Russian actor in adventure films. Boris Alexandrovich Khmelnitsky (Борис Александрович Хмельницкий born on 27 June 1940 in Ussuriysk, died on 16 February Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Adventure Film is a Film genre. History The adventure film reached its peak of popularity in 1930s and [128]
• Hans Leussink, 96, German politician. Hans Leussink ( 2 January, 1912 in Schüttorf – 16 February, 2008) was a German Teacher and Politician Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person [129] (German)
• Bobby Lord, 74, American country musician. Bobby Lord ( January 6, 1934, Sanford Florida – February 16, 2008, Stuart Florida) was an American Country musician The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. [130]
• Per Erik Monsen, 61, Norwegian Member of Parliament (1997-2005), complications from heart attack. Per Erik Monsen (born 18 April 1946 in Sandefjord, died 16 February 2008) was a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional The Storting ( Stortinget, literally "the Great Thing /Assembly" is the Norwegian Parliament, and is located in the capital city Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [131] (Norwegian)
• James Orange, 65, American civil rights activist. James Edward Orange ( October 29 1942 &ndash February 16 2008) was a pastor He was also known for preaching and singing in a strong baritone The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The American Civil Rights Movement (1955–1968 refers to the reform movements in the United States aimed at abolishing racial discrimination against African Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change [132]
• Charlie Ryan, 92, American musician and songwriter ("Hot Rod Lincoln"), heart disease. Charles "Charlie" Ryan ( December 19, 1915, Graceville Minnesota – February 16, 2008, Spokane Washington) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Hot Rod Lincoln was recorded as an Answer song to " Hot Rod Race " in 1955 Heart disease is an Umbrella term for a variety for different diseases affecting the Heart. [133]

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• Ayman al-Fayed, 42, Palestinian commander of al-Quds Brigades, explosion. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Ayman al-Fayed (أحمد الفايد (1965– February 15, 2008) was a Palestinian commander of Al-Quds Brigades, the armed branch of the Name There are differences of opinion as to what the Palestinian territories should be called The Al-Quds Brigades is the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamist organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ An explosion is a sudden increase in Volume and release of Energy in an extreme manner usually with the generation of high Temperatures and the release [134]
• Willie P. Bennett, 56, Canadian singer, natural causes. Willie P Bennett (born William Patrick Bennett 26 October 1951, Toronto, Ontario - 15 February, 2008) was a Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [135]
• Sam Bith, 74, Cambodian former Khmer Rouge commander. Sam Bith (1933?- February 15, 2008) was a Cambodian guerilla commander convicted murderer for Khmer Rouge, and former deputy to its military head The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East The Khmer Rouge (ខ្មែរក្រហម Kmae Krɑhɑɑm was the Communist ruling political party of Cambodia &mdashwhich it renamed [136]
• Ashley Callie, 34, South African actress, car accident. Ashley Callie (1976 &ndash 2008 was a South African Actress best The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [137]
• Joaquim Costa, 72, Portuguese rock musician. Joaquim Costa (1936 – 2008-02-15) was a Portuguese Rock and roll performer Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a [138] (Portuguese)
• Antoni Heda, 91, Polish Brigadier General, freedom fighter during World War II. Antoni Heda ( October 11, 1916 - February 15, 2008) was a Polish military commander and a notable veteran of the Polish resistance Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Freedom fighter is a term to describe those that engage in a struggle to achieve freedom for themselves or to free others in some matter World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [139] (Polish)
• Amnon Netzer, 73, Iranian Jewish historian. Amnon Netzer ( Persian: امنون نتصر (November 1934 – February 15, 2008) was an Iranian - Jewish Historian, For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it [140]
• Peter Neubauer, 94, American child psychiatrist. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The branch of Psychiatry that specializes in the study diagnosis treatment and prevention of psychopathological disorders of children adolescents and their families [141]
• Marijan Oblak, 88, Croatian Archbishop of Zadar. Mons Marijan Oblak (Veli Rat Dugi otok, December 8 1919 - February 15 2008 Zadar) was a Croatian Archbishop Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zadar takes its name from its Episcopal see, the city of Zadar, in Croatia. [142]
• Naziha Salim, 81, Iraqi painter, complications from a stroke. Naziha Salim (نزيهة سليم 1927 &mdash 15 February[[ 008]] was an Iraqi artist and painter described by the country's president, For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. Painting (pān'tīng in Art, is the practice of applying Color to a Surface (support base such as e A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [143]
• Mikhail Solomentsev, 94, Russian chairman of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR (1971–1983). Mikhail Sergeyevich Solomentsev (Russian Михаил Сергеевич Соломенцев November 7 1913 - February 15 2008 was a high-ranking Soviet politician Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Council of Ministers of the USSR (Совет Министров СССР tr [144] (Russian)
• Inge Thun, 62, Norwegian footballer (Strømsgodset), stroke. Inge Thun ( 17 June 1945 − 15 February 2008) was a Norwegian football and Bandy player who played for Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Strømsgodset IF is a Norwegian football club from Drammen. The club was founded February 10 1907, but was most successful in the 60s and A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [145] (Norwegian)
• Johnny Weaver, 72, American professional wrestler, natural causes. John Meyers ( November 17 1935 – February 15 2008) was a professional wrestler and wrestling commentator in the National The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [146]

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• Len Boyd, 84, British footballer. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Leonard Arthur Miller "Len" Boyd ( 11 November 1923 − 14 February 2008) was an English professional footballer The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [147]
• Jess Cain, 81, American radio personality (WHDH AM), cancer. Jess Daniel Dennis Cain III ( born June 17, 1926 - died 14 February 2008) at age 81 was a radio personality for 34 years of mornings on The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A radio personality (also known as a radio host or a radio presenter) is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting WEEI is a sports Radio station in Boston Massachusetts that broadcasts on 850 kHz from a transmitter in Needham Massachusetts. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [148]
• Thurlow Cooper, 74, American football player (New York Titans). Sheldon Thurlow Cooper (born March 13, 1933 in Augusta, Maine, died February 14 2008) was a former college and professional The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with [149]
• Werner Giesa, 53, German author. Werner Kurt Giesa (b 7 September 1954 in Hamm; d 14 February 2008 in Altenstadt) was a German author Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created [150] (German)
• Sir Ralph Howell, 84, British Conservative MP (1970–1997). Sir Ralph Frederic Howell ( 25 May 1923 &ndash 14 February 2008) was a British Conservative politician and farmer The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. [151]
• Steven Kazmierczak, 27, American mass murderer (Northern Illinois University shooting), suicide by gunshot. The Northern Illinois University shooting was an incident that took place on February 14 2008 during which a gunman shot multiple people on the campus of Northern Illinois University The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article deals with mass killings that are not considered Genocide. The Northern Illinois University shooting was an incident that took place on February 14 2008 during which a gunman shot multiple people on the campus of Northern Illinois University Gunshot is also a British hip hop group A gunshot is the discharge of a Firearm, and the Sound effect thereof [152]
• Perry Lopez, 78, American character actor (Chinatown), lung cancer. Perry Lopez ( July 22 1929 - February 14 2008) was an American Film and Television Actor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A character actor is an Actor who predominantly plays a particular type of role rather than leading ones Chinatown is a American Neo-noir film directed by Roman Polanski. Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [153]
• William Modell, 86, American chairman of Modell's Sporting Goods, complications from prostate cancer. William D Modell ( May 13, 1921 - February 14, 2008) was an American Businessman who served as the chairman of the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Modell's (full name "Modell's Sporting Goods" is a Sporting goods Retailer with locations in the Northeastern United States. [154]
• Pado Mahn Shar, 64, Burmese Secretary General of Karen National Union, gunshot. Pado Mahn Shar ( July 5, 1943 in Taw Gyaung, Maubin District - February 14, 2008) was the secretary general of the Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. See also General Secretary. A number of International organizations, Communist parties and other bodies use the title Secretary The Karen National Union (KNU is an armed group operating in the border area between Burma and Thailand. Gunshot is also a British hip hop group A gunshot is the discharge of a Firearm, and the Sound effect thereof [155] [156]

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• Smoky Dawson, 94, Australian country music performer, after a short illness. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Smoky Dawson MBE ( 19 March 1913 &ndash 13 February 2008) was an Australian Country music performer For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. [157] [158]
• Michele Greco, 83, Italian Mafia boss, lung cancer. Michele Greco (Ciaculli May 12, 1924 – Rome February 13, 2008) was a member of the Sicilian Mafia, previously incarcerated Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra) is a Sicilian Criminal Secret society which is believed to have first developed in the mid-19th century Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [159] (Italian)
• Kon Ichikawa, 92, Japanese film director (Tokyo Olympiad, The Burmese Harp), pneumonia. was a prominent Japanese Film director. Early career In the 1930s Ichikawa attended a technical school in Osaka. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. A film director, or filmmaker, is a person who directs the making of a Film. Tokyo Olympiad (東京オリンピック Tōkyō Orinpikku) is a 1965 Documentary film directed by Kon Ichikawa which documents the (aka Harp of Burma) is a 1956 Black-and-white Japanese Film directed by Kon Ichikawa. Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [160]
• Rajendra Nath, 75, Indian film actor, cardiac arrest. Rajendra Nath ( 1932 - February 13, 2008) was a comedian actor in Indian hindi films India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of [161]
• Henri Salvador, 90, French jazz singer and guitarist, aneurysm. Henri Salvador ( 18 July 1917 - 13 February 2008) was a French singer This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres An aneurysm (or aneurism) is a localized blood-filled dilation (balloon-like bulge of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall [162]
• Lionel Mark Smith, 62, American actor (Edmond, Homicide), cancer. Lionel Mark Smith ( February 5, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois - February 13, 2008 in Inglewood, California The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Edmond is a 2005 Drama / thriller Film based on the play of the same name. Homicide is a Crime Drama written and directed by David Mamet, and released in 1991. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [163]
• Roger Voisin, 89, American trumpeter. Roger Louis Voisin ( 26 June 1918 &ndash 13 February 2008) was a French-born American classical Trumpeter The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [164]

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• John Brunious, 67, American jazz trumpeter, heart attack. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the John Brunious Jr (born October 12, 1940 - died February 12, 2008) was a jazz trumpeter and the bandleader for the Preservation Hall Jazz The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [165]
• Ron Chippindale, 75, New Zealand retired chief air accident investigator, car accident. Ron Chippindale ( 26 March 1933 - 12 February 2008) was the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents in charge of the New Zealand Office of Air Accidents New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island [166]
• Wilson Hermosa González, 64, Bolivian musician and composer (Los Kjarkas). Wilson Hermosa González (1944 – 12 February 2008) was a Bolivian musician and composer born near Capinota, in the department of Cochabamba The Republic of Bolivia (República de Bolivia) named after Simón Bolívar, is a Landlocked country in central South America. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance Los Kjarkas is a Bolivian band one of the most popular Andean pop bands in the country's recent history [167] (Spanish)
• David Groh, 68, American actor (Rhoda), kidney cancer. David Lawrence Groh ( May 21, 1939 - February 12, 2008) was an American Actor best known for his portrayal of Joe Gerard The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rhoda is an American television sitcom starring Valerie Harper. "Kidney Cancer" redirects here For Wilms' Tumor/Nephroblastoma see Wilms' tumor. [168]
• Thomas Grosser, 42, German footballer, heart attack during training. Thomas Grosser (* April 10, 1965; † February 12, 2008 in Unterhaching) was a German football player Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [169] (German)
• Preston Hanson, 87, American actor. Preston Hanson (born 1920 - died February 12, 2008) was an American Actor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [170]
• Geoffrey Lewis, 87, British Professor of Turkish at Oxford University. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies Turkish ( tr Türkçe IPA) is a language spoken by over 63 million people worldwide making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University" or simply "Oxford" located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is the [171]
• Monica Morell, 54, Swiss singer, cancer. Monica Morell (born Monica Wirz-Römer August 6, 1953 in Menziken, Switzerland - died February 12 2008 in Zurich Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [172] (German)
• Imad Mugniyah, 45, Lebanese senior member of Hezbollah, car bomb. Imad Fayez Mughniyah ( December 7, 1962 - February 12, 2008) also Transcribed Mughniyya Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Hezbollah (حزب الله, literally " party of God " is a Shi'a Islamic political and Paramilitary organisation A car bomb is an explosive device placed in a car or other Vehicle and then detonated. [173] [174] [175]
• Badri Patarkatsishvili, 52, Georgian business oligarch and 2008 presidential candidate, heart attack. Arkady "Badri" Patarkatsishvili (ბადრი პატარკაციშვილი October 31, 1955, Tbilisi, Georgian SSR Georgia ( საქართველო, Sakartvelo) is a Transcontinental country in the Caucasus region situated at the dividing line between Business oligarch is a near-synonym of the term " Business magnate " A presidential election was held in Georgia on January 5, 2008, having been brought forward by President Mikheil Saakashvili Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [176]
• Jean Prouff, 88, French footballer and manager. Jean Prouff ( September 12, 1919 – February 12, 2008) was a French former football midfielder and a manager This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations [177] (French)

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• Fouad al-Tikerly, 81, Iraqi novelist and judge, pancreatic cancer. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Fouad al-Tikerly ( 1927 - February 11, 2008) was a prominent Iraqi Novelist and Writer, who was perhaps best known for For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story A judge, or justice, is an Official who presides over a Court of law Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the Pancreas. Each year about 37680 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with this condition and 34290 [178]
• Emilio Carballido, 82, Mexican playwright, heart attack. Emilio Carballido ( Orizaba Veracruz, 22 May 1925 &ndash Xalapa Veracruz, 11 February 2008) was a Mexican The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or Drama. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [179] (Spanish)
• Tom Lantos, 80, American Representative (Cal.) since 1981, only Holocaust survivor elected to Congress, esophageal cancer. Thomas Peter Lantos ( February 1 1928 – February 11 2008) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Holocaust (from the Greek el ''ὁλόκαυστον'' (el-Latn holókauston holos, "completely" and kaustos, "burnt" also known as The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the Esophagus. There are various subtypes [180]
• Torakichi Nakamura, 92, Japanese professional golfer, natural causes. was a Japanese Golfer whose victory with partner Koichi Ono, at the 1957 Canada Cup outside Tokyo helped to spur a boom in golf in Japan For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. In Golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [181]
• Frank Piasecki, 88, American aeronautical engineer who invented the tandem rotor placement in helicopter design, stroke. Frank Piasecki ( October 24, 1919  &ndash February 11, 2008) was the pioneer of the Tandem rotor Helicopter. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Aerospace engineering is the branch of Engineering behind the design construction and science of Aircraft and Spacecraft. Tandem rotor (sometimes referred to as dual rotor) Helicopters have two large Horizontal rotor assemblies a twin rotor system instead of one History Since 400 AD Chinese children have played with bamboo flying toys. A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [182]
• Rahatullah, 18, Pakistani cricketer for Peshawar and the Under-19 national side, shot. See also List of cricketers who were murdered Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Cricket is a bat-and-ball team Sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries ( پښور; Urdu: پشاور) is the capital of the North-West Frontier Province and the administrative centre for the Federally Administered The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team are 2007 world champions at the international cricket under-19 level having won the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup making them the first team to win two [183]
• Alfredo Reinado, 40, East Timorese rebel, shot during attack on José Ramos-Horta. Alfredo Alves Reinado (1967 &ndash February 11 2008 sometimes spelled Reinhado, was a former Major in the Military of Timor-Leste, the East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country in Southeast Asia. José Manuel Ramos-Horta ( Portuguese: ʒu'zɛ 'ʁɐmuz 'oɾtɐ GCL (born 26 December 1949) is the second President [184]
• Zelig Sharfstein, 79, American chief rabbi of Cincinnati, heart condition. Rabbi Ezriel Zelig Sharfstein (1928-2008 was a prominent Chabad rabbi the Chief Rabbi of the Vaad Ho'ir of Cincinnati, and an international The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rabbi (pronunciation, although in English usually) in Judaism, means a religious ‘teacher’ or more literally ‘my great one’ when addressing any master [185]
• Melvin Alvah Traylor Jr., 92, American ornithologist and curator emeritus at the Field Museum of Natural History. Melvin Alvah Traylor Jr ( December 16, 1915 - February 11, 2008) was an American Ornithologist. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Ornithology (from Greek ὄρνις ὄρνιθος ornis, ornithos, "bird" and λόγος logos, "knowledge" is the branch of Curator (from Latin cura care means manager overseer. A curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution (e Emeritus (ɨˈmɛrɨtəs is an Adjective that is used in the title of a retired Professor, Bishop or other professional The Field Museum of Natural History is located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. [186]

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• Freddie Bell, 76, American rhythm and blues singer, cancer. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Freddie Bell and the Bellboys were an American Vocal group, influential in the development of Rock and roll in the 1950s The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [187] [188]
• Kirk Browning, 86, American television director, heart attack. Kirk Browning ( March 28, 1921 - February 10, 2008) was an American Television director and producer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A television director directs the activities involved in making a Television Episode. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [189]
• Alaa Abdulkareem Fartusi, 29, Iraqi journalist and cameraman, bomb blast. Alaa Abdulkareem Fartusi (1978? – February 10, 2008) was an Iraqi Journalist for Al-Furat, a Shiite-backed satellite news station For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends The 2008 Balad bombing occurred on February 10, 2008 when a car bomb detonated in a market in Balad Iraq, at a strategic Iraqi Army checkpoint [190]
• Adeline Jay Geo-Karis, 89, American politician, member of Illinois State Senate (1979–2007), natural causes. Adeline Jay Geo-Karis ( March 29 1918 &ndash February 10 2008) was a Republican Politician and a member of the Illinois The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the Legislative branch of the government of the State of In Medicine, death by natural causes is a loosely-defined term used by Coroners describing Death when the cause of death was a naturally occurring disease [191]
• Steve Gerber, 60, American comic book writer, creator of Howard the Duck, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Stephen Ross "Steve" Gerber ( September 20, 1947 - February 10, 2008) was an American Comic book Writer best The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative Howard the Duck is a Comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe created by writer Steve Gerber and artist Val Mayerik Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF, also known as cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, is a Chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease with an unknown [192]
• Ove Jørstad, 37, Norwegian footballer, cardiac arrest. Ove Jørstad ( 20 August 1970 – 10 February 2008) was a Norwegian footballer Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of [193] (Norwegian)
• Ron Leavitt, 60, American co-creator of Married With Children, lung cancer. Ron Leavitt ( November 7 1947 &ndash February 10 2008) was the co-creator (with Michael G The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [194]
• Dario Lodigiani, 91, American baseball player. Dario Antonio Lodigiani ( July 16, 1916 &ndash February 10, 2008) was a backup Infielder in Major League Baseball The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each [195]
• Peter Marginter, 73, Austrian author. Peter Marginter (b October 26, 1934 in Vienna; d February 10, 2008 there was an Austrian author essayist and translator Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created [196] (German)
• Inga Nielsen, 61, Danish soprano, cancer. Inga Nielsen ( June 2 1946 &ndash February 10 2008) was a Danish Soprano. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe This article is related to a series of articles under the main article Voice type. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [197]
• Roy Scheider, 75, American Academy Award-nominated actor (The French Connection, Jaws, All That Jazz), staph infection. Roy Richard Scheider (November 10 1932 – February 10 2008 was an Academy Award - and Golden Globe -nominated American Actor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works For other uses see The French Connection. The French Connection is a 1971 Hollywood Crime film directed Jaws is a 1975 thriller / horror Film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley 's best-selling All That Jazz is a Palme D'Or winning 1979 American Musical film directed by Bob Fosse. Staphylococcus (in Greek σταφυλη staphyle means bunch of grapes and κοκκος coccos means granule is a genus of Gram-positive [198]
• Chris Townson, 60, British drummer (John's Children). Chris Townson ( July 24 1947, Battersea, London – February 10 2008) was a Musician, Artist, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion John's Children, formerly "The Silence" were a Leatherhead, England 1960s pop-art/mod band featuring future T [199].

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• Baba Amte, 93, Indian social activist, advocate for lepers, RLA recipient. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Baba Amte (बाबा आमटे ( December 26, 1914 - February 9, 2008) born Murlidhar Devidas Amte was a respected India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change Leprosy (from the Greek lepi (λέπι meaning scales on a fish or Hansen's disease, is a chronic disease caused by the bacterium The Right Livelihood Award, established in 1980 by Jakob von Uexkull, is an award that is presented annually usually on December 9 to honour those "working on [200]
• Robert DoQui, 73, American character actor (RoboCop). Robert DoQui (1934 &ndash February 9, 2008) was an American Actor who has starred in film and on television The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A character actor is an Actor who predominantly plays a particular type of role rather than leading ones RoboCop is a 1987 Cyberpunk film directed by Paul Verhoeven. The film features Peter Weller, Dan O'Herlihy, Kurtwood [201]
• Scot Halpin, 54, American one time drummer for The Who. Thomas Scot Halpin ( February 3, 1954 – February 9, 2008) was an artist and musician noted for sitting in for The Who 's Keith The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend [202]
• Dorothy Podber, 75, American performance artist, shot Andy Warhol 's Shot Marilyns paintings. Dorothy Podber ( September 15, 1932 - February 9, 2008) was an American performance artist The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about Performance art For other uses see Performance (disambiguation For the song by David Bowie, see Andy Warhol (song. Andrew Warhola (August 6 1928 &ndash February 22 1987 known as Andy Warhol The Shot Marilyns is a Work of art produced in 1964 by Andy Warhol. Painting (pān'tīng in Art, is the practice of applying Color to a Surface (support base such as e [203]
• Merril Sandoval, 82, American Navajo Code Talker during World War II. Merril Sandoval ( April 18, 1925 a group of United States Marines who transmitted important messages in their native Navajo language in order The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Navajo (sometimes spelled Navaho) or Diné, (means The People in Navajo) refers or relates to the Navajo people, currently World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including [204]
• Joseph Sneed, 87, American senior judge (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit). Joseph T Sneed III ( July 21, 1920 &ndash February 7, 2008) was a respected member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a federal court with Appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts [205]
• Guy Tchingoma, 22, Gabonese football player, on-field collision. Guy Tchingoma (January 3 1986 &ndash February 9 2008 was a Gabonese football player Gabon (gəˈbɒn or /gaˈbõ/ in French) is a country in west central Africa sharing borders with Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Republic Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [206]
• Mindrolling Trichen, 78, Tibetan ceremonial head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. The eleventh Mindrolling Trichen (pronunciation Mìn-drolling Trichen Jurme Kunzang Wangyal འགྱུར་མེད་ཀུན་བཟང་དབང་རྒྱལ་ Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European The Nyingma tradition is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism (the other three being the Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug) Tibetan Buddhism is the body of Buddhist religious doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas, including [207]

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• Ah Meng, 48, Sumatran orangutan, tourist icon at Singapore Zoo. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Ah Meng (circa 18 June 1960 &ndash 8 February 2008) ( Chinese: 阿明 was a female Sumatran Orangutan and a tourism icon The Sumatran Orangutan ( Pongo abelii) is the rarer of the two species of Orangutans Living and endemic to Sumatra island of Indonesia, they are The Singapore Zoo ( Chinese: 新加坡动物园 formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens and commonly known locally as the Mandai Zoo, occupies [208]
• Richard Altick, 92, American professor of English (Ohio State University). Richard Daniel Altick ( September 19, 1915 - February 7[[ 008]] was an American literary scholar known for his pioneering contributions to Victorian Studies The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. [209]
• Chua Ek Kay, 61, Singaporean painter and Cultural Medallion winner, nose cancer. Chua Ek Kay ( ( 21 November 1947 – 8 February 2008) was a Singaporean Artist hailed as the "bridge between Asian Singapore The Cultural Medallion is a Singapore cultural award conferred to those who have achieved artistic excellence in Dance, Theatre, literature, The term head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract including the Lip, Oral cavity ( [210]
• Eva Dahlbeck, 87, Swedish actress and writer, infection. Eva Dahlbeck ( March 8, 1920 – February 8, 2008) was a Swedish actress and author "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms An infection is the detrimental Colonization of a host Organism by a foreign Species. [211]
• Victor Dominguez, 72, Filipino congressman, cardiac arrest. Victor S Dominguez ( May 3, 1935 &ndash February 8, 2008) was a Filipino politician The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas) is the lower chamber of the Congress of the Philippines A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of [212]
• Robert Jastrow, 82, American astronomer, physicist and cosmologist, pneumonia. Dr Robert Jastrow ( September 7, 1925 &ndash February 8, 2008) was an American Astronomer, Physicist and cosmologist The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Historically Astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky while Astrophysics attempted to explain these phenomena A physicist is a Scientist who studies or practices Physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning Physical cosmology, as a branch of Astronomy, is the study of the large-scale structure of the Universe and is concerned with fundamental questions about its Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [213]
• Stephen Arusei Kipkorir, 37, Kenyan long-distance runner, car crash. Stephen Arusei Kipkorir ( October 24 1970 - February 8 2008) was a Kenyan middle distance runner best known for winning The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south [214]
• Jane Lumb, 66, British model and actress, appeared in Fry's Turkish Delight commercials, breast cancer. Jane Katherine Lumb ( November 23, 1942 – February 8, 2008) achieved fame in Great Britain and internationally as a Fashion The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Fry's Turkish Delight is a Chocolate bar made by Cadbury, and formerly by J Breast cancer is a Cancer that starts in the cells of the Breast in women and men [215]
• Rudie Sypkes, 57, Australian founder of the Chickenfeed retail chain and philanthropist, pulmonary fibrosis. Rudie Sypkes (? - February 8, 2008) was an Australian Businessman from Tasmania. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF, also known as cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, is a Chronic, progressive interstitial lung disease with an unknown [216]
• Phyllis A. Whitney, 104, American mystery novelist (A Place for Ann), pneumonia. Phyllis Ayame Whitney ( September 9, 1903 &ndash February 8, 2008) was an American mystery writer The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A novel (from Italian novella, Spanish novela, French nouvelle for "new" "news" or "short story Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [217]

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• Richard Altick, 92, American historian and author. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Richard Daniel Altick ( September 19, 1915 - February 7[[ 008]] was an American literary scholar known for his pioneering contributions to Victorian Studies The United States of America —commonly referred to as the See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created [218]
• Alberto Bustamante Belaunde, 57, Peruvian politician, Prime Minister (1999–2000), heart attack. José Alberto Bustamante Belaúnde ( Arequipa, September 12, 1950 – Lima, February 7, 2008) was a Peruvian Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Presidents of the council of ministers of Peru ( 1963 &ndash 1980) During the government of Francisco Morales Bermúdez ( 1975 &ndash Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [219] (Spanish)
• Andrew Bertie, 78, British Grand Master of the Order of Malta. Andrew Willoughby Ninian Bertie ( May 15, 1929 - February 7, 2008) was the 78th and first British Grand Master of the Sovereign The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Grand Master is the typical Title of the supreme head (in some national orders below the Sovereign Head of state of various orders of knighthood including Military orders The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (known as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta ( SMOM) Order of Malta [220] (Italian)
• Hoang Minh Chinh, 85, Vietnamese dissident, pancreatic cancer. Trần Ngọc Nghiêm, also known as Hoàng Minh Chính ( November 16 1922  – February 7 2008) was a Vietnamese Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially A dissident, broadly defined is a person who actively challenges an established doctrine policy or institution Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the Pancreas. Each year about 37680 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with this condition and 34290 [221]
• Tamara Desni, 96, German-born British actress. Tamara Desni ( October 22, 1911 in Berlin as Tamara Brodsky; February 7, 2008 in Valence d'Agen, France Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [222]
• Karl Ehrhardt, 83, American New York Mets fan known for his signs in the crowd. Karl Ehrhardt ( November 26, 1924 - February 2, 2008) was one of the New York Mets most visible fans and an icon at Shea Stadium The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. [223]
• Andrew Harwood, 62, Australian radio & TV presenter (It's Academic, Jeopardy!), actor (The Paul Hogan Show), asthma attack. Andrew Harwood (7 September 1945 - 6 February 2008 was an Australian Quiz show host, Announcer and Actor. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A radio personality (also known as a radio host or a radio presenter) is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting A presenter, or host (sometimes hostess, in feminine form is a Person or Organization responsible for running an event It's Academic is an Australian children's Game show airing on the Seven Network. Since the quiz show Jeopardy! premiered in the United States in 1964 many other countries have produced their own international adaptations of the show An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The Paul Hogan Show aired on Australian television from 1973 until 1984. Asthma is a chronic Condition involving the Respiratory system in which the airways occasionally constrict become inflamed, and are [224]
• Benny Neyman, 56, Dutch singer, cancer. Wilhelmus Albertus (Benny Neyman ( 9 June 1951 in Maastricht, Netherlands; 7 February 2008 in Soesterberg, Netherlands The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [225] (Dutch)
• Guy Severin, 81, Russian academician and engineer. Guy Ilyich Severin (Гай Ильи́ч Севери́н Gay Ilyich Severin; July 24, 1926  — February 7, 2008) was an Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The title Academician denotes a Full Member of an art literary or scientific Academy. An engineer is a person professionally engaged in a field of Engineering. [226] (Russian)
• Frank Wayman, 76, British former footballer, struck by motorcycle. Frank Wayman ( 30 December 1931 − 7 February 2008) was an English footballer. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [227]
• Nicolaas Jan van Strien, 61, Dutch conservationist, cancer [228]

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• John Alvin, 59, American artist best known for movie posters (Star Wars, Blade Runner, E.T.), heart attack. Nicolaas Jan van Strien (1946 - 2008 or just Nico van Strien, was a Dutch zoologist and conservationist of Belgian ancestry The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The conservation movement also known as nature conservation is a political social and to some extent scientific movement that seeks to protect natural resources including Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio John Henry Alvin ( November 24, 1948 Alvin created movie posters which are also known as Key art, Early life John Alvin was born on The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The definition of an artist is wide-ranging and covers a broad spectrum of Activities to do with creating Art, practicing the Arts and/or demonstrating A film poster is a Poster used to advertise a Film. There may be several versions for one film Star Wars is an epic Space opera franchise initially conceived by George Lucas during the 1970s and significantly expanded Blade Runner is a 1982 American Science fiction Film, directed by Ridley Scott. This article is about the 1982 film For the term "ET" which redirects here see ET. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [229]
• Max Bănuş, 81, Romanian journalist, heart attack. Max Bănuş (born March 23, 1926 - died February 6, 2008) was a Romanian journalist Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [230] [231] (Romanian)
• Phyllis Barnhart, 85, American animator and cel painter (The Secret of NIMH). Phyllis Barnhart ( December 16, 1922 - February 6, 2008) was an American Animator and cel painter. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An animator is an Artist who creates multiple images called frames and Key frames that form an illusion of movement called Animation when rapidly displayed A cel, short for Celluloid, is a transparent sheet on which objects are drawn or painted for traditional hand-drawn animation. The Secret of NIMH (alternatively spelled "The Secret of N [232]
• Nikol Faridani, 72, Iranian aerial photographer, prostate cancer. Nikol Faridani ( 28 December 1935  &ndash 6 February, 2008) (نیکول فریدنی was a famed Armenian, Iranian For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. Aerial photography is the taking of Photographs of the ground from an elevated position [233]
• Oliver Foot, 61, British President of Orbis International. The Hon Oliver Isaac Foot ( 19 September 1946 - 6 February 2008) was an actor philanthropist charity worker and Christian The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located ORBIS International is an international non-profit Non-governmental organization (NGO dedicated to saving sight worldwide [234]
• John Grimsley, 45, American football linebacker (Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins), accidental gunshot. John Glenn Grimsley ( February 25 1962 — February 6 2008) was an American Linebacker in the National Football League The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville Tennessee. The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. Gunshot is also a British hip hop group A gunshot is the discharge of a Firearm, and the Sound effect thereof [235]
• John McWethy, 61, American television news correspondent (ABC News), skiing accident. John Fleetwood McWethy ( 23 February 1947 &ndash 6 February 2008) was an American journalist. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the This article is about the American news organization See also ABC News (disambiguation ABC News is a division of American Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment [236]
• Ruth Stafford Peale, 101, American writer, widow of Norman Vincent Peale. Ruth Stafford Peale ( September 10, 1906 &ndash February 6, 2008) was an American writer editor and speaker The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Dr Norman Vincent Peale ( May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was a Protestant Preacher and Author (most notably [237]
• Tony Rolt, 89, British former racing driver and last living participant in the first F1 World Championship race. Major Anthony Peter Roylance "Tony" Rolt, MC & Bar, ( October 16, 1918 – February 6, 2008) was a The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It The 1950 British Grand Prix was the first round of the 1950 World Drivers Championship and the fifth Formula One race of the season following [238]
• Gwenc'hlan Le Scouëzec, 78, French leader of the Druids of Brittany. Loïc Gwenc'hlan Le Scouëzec (b November 11 1929, Plouescat - d This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A druid was a member of the priestly and learned class in the ancient Celtic societies Brittany (Breizh bʁejs Bretagne; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a former independent Celtic kingdom and Duchy, now incorporated into [239] (French)

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• Schoolboy Cleve, 82, American blues musician, harmonica and guitar player. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Schoolboy Cleve was born in East Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana June 10 1925. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A harmonica is a free reed Wind instrument which is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes (reed chambers or The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles [240]
• Kenny Konz, 79, American football defensive back (Cleveland Browns), pneumonia. Kenneth Earl Konz ( September 25 1928 &ndash February 5 2008) was an American football Defensive back who played with the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage they The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal [241]
• Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, 91?, Indian founder of Transcendental Meditation movement, former guru to The Beatles. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi ( January 12, 1917 &ndash February 5 2008) founded and developed the Transcendental Meditation technique and India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Transcendental Meditation or TM is the trademarked name of a Meditation technique introduced in 1958 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917-2008 A guru (गुरु গুরু is a person who is regarded as having great knowledge wisdom and authority in a certain area and uses it to guide others The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 [242]
• Vitaliy Ponomarenko, 33, Ukrainian powerlifting champion, heart condition. Vitaliy Ponomarenko ( 1975 - February 5, 2008) was a Ukrainian Powerlifting champion Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. Powerlifting is a strength Sport, consisting of three events the squat, the Bench press, and the Deadlift. [243]
• Winston Walls, 65, American musician, heart failure and diabetes. Winston Walls is an American Hard bop and Soul jazz Hammond B3 Organist from Charleston West Virginia, probably better The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply Diabetes mellitus (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz or /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtəs/ /məˈlaɪtəs/ or /ˈmɛlətəs/ often referred to simply as diabetes ( Ancient Greek: grc [244]

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• Chris Anderson, 81, American jazz pianist, complications from a stroke. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Chris Anderson (February 26 1926 in Chicago – February 4 2008 in Manhattan NYC is a jazz pianist who might be best known as an influence on Herbie Hancock. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Jazz piano has been an integral part of the Jazz idiom since its inception in both solo and ensemble settings A stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain [245]
• Larry Cruz, 66, Filipino journalist and restaurateur, pneumonia (complications from cancer). Lorenzo "Larry" J Cruz ( September 17, 1941 - February 4, 2008) was a Filipino restaurateur who founded the LJC Restaurant The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers. Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [246]
• Augusta Dabney, 89, American actress. Augusta Dabney ( October 23 1918 - February 4 2008) was an American actress known for her role as Isabelle Alden on the daytime series The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works [247]
• Tata Güines, 77, Cuban percussionist, kidney infection. Tata Güines (born Federico Aristides Soto y Alejoà June 30, 1930, died February 4, 2008) was a Cuban percussionist The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la A urinary tract infection ( UTI) is a bacterial Infection that affects any part of the Urinary tract. [248]
• Rose Hacker, 101, British activist. Rose Hacker (1906 &ndash 4 February 2008She had to give up her first love a doctor because the social mores and economic realities of the day forced him to choose between marriage and The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change [249]
• Harry Richard Landis, 108, American second-to-last World War I veteran. Harry Richard Landis ( December 12 1899 &ndash February 4 2008) was at age 108 the older of the last two American First World The United States of America —commonly referred to as the World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All [250]
• Stefan Meller, 65, Polish diplomat, foreign minister (2005–2006). Stefan Meller (born July 4, 1942, in Lyon, France, died February 4, 2008, in Warsaw, Poland) Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting Negotiations between representatives of groups or states Structural organisation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland Foreign affairs administration covers Poland’s relations with other [251]
• Bertha Moss, 88, Argentine actor, cardiac arrest. Bertha Moss (born Juana Bertha Moscovish Holm on October 15, 1919 in Buenos Aires Argentina) is an actress of the stage Telenovelas For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of [252] (Spanish)
• Nikolay Popov, 76, Russian chief designer of T-80 tank, after long illness. Nikolay Popov ( December 14, 1931 Popov died at the age of 76 on February 4, 2008, after a long illness Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The T-80 is a Main battle tank which was designed in the Soviet Union and entered service in 1976 A tank is a tracked, Armoured fighting vehicle designed for Front-line combat which combines Operational mobility and tactical [253] [254] (Russian)
• Peter Thomas, Baron Thomas of Gwydir, 87, British Conservative Party chairman (1970–1972), Welsh Secretary (1970–1974). Peter John Mitchell Thomas Baron Thomas of Gwydir, PC, QC ( 31 July 1920 – 4 February 2008) was a Welsh The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located In the United Kingdom, the Chairman of the Conservative Party is responsible for running the party machine overseeing Conservative Central Office. The Secretary of State for Wales (Ysgrifennydd Gwladol Cymru is the head of the Wales Office within the United Kingdom cabinet. [255]

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• Samuel Boyle, 59, American bureau chief (New York City) of Associated Press (1981–2002), lung cancer. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Samuel J Boyle IV, known as Sam Boyle ( September 25 1948 - February 3 2008) served for two decades as Chief of The Associated The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The City of New York The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Lung cancer is a Disease of uncontrolled Cell growth in tissues of the Lung. [256]
• Sheldon Brown, 63, American bicycle mechanic and technical authority, heart attack. Sheldon Brown ( July 14, 1944 – February 3, 2008) was an American Bicycle mechanic and technical authority The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A bicycle mechanic is a Mechanic who can perform a wide range of repairs on Bicycles A person who works in a cycling store is usually only considered a bike mechanic Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply [257]
• Charles Fernley Fawcett, 92, American adventurer, actor and freedom fighter. Charles Fernley Fawcett ( 2 December 1915 &ndash 3 February 2008) was a wrestler resistance worker soldier airman film star film maker The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An adventurer or adventuress is a term that usually takes one of three meanings One whose travels are unusual and often exotic though not so unique as to qualify An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Freedom fighter is a term to describe those that engage in a struggle to achieve freedom for themselves or to free others in some matter [258]
• Ernesto Illy, 82, Italian food chemist and chairman of the illy coffee company. Ernesto Illy ( July 18 1925 &ndash February 3 2008) was an Italian Food chemist and business man known as the chairman Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Food chemistry is the study of Chemical processes and interactions of all biological and non-biological components of foods For the French commune see Illy Champagne-Ardenne illy is a Brand of Coffee produced in Trieste, Italy [259]
• Jorge Liderman, 50, Argentine-American composer, apparent suicide by train impact. Jorge Mario Liderman ( November 16, 1957 - February 3, 2008 (age 50 was an American Composer. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance A suicide method is any means by which a person purposely kills himself or herself [260]
• Jackie Orszaczky, 59, Hungarian-born Australian musician, cancer. Jackie Orszaczky ( 8 May 1948 Budapest Hungary - 3 February 2008, Sydney Australia) was a Hungarian - Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [261]
• Charley van de Weerd, 86, Dutch football player. Anton "Charley" van de Weerd ( January 28, 1922, Wageningen - February 3, 2008, Wageningen was a Dutch football player The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [262] (Dutch)

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• Gus Arriola, 90, American cartoonist (Gordo), Parkinson's disease. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Gustavo "Gus" Arriola ( July 17 1917  &ndash February 2 2008) was a Mexican-American Comic strip cartoonist The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing Cartoons Traditionally much of this work was and still is humorous and is intended primarily for entertainment purposes Gordo is a Comic strip written and drawn by the Mexican-American artist Gustavo "Gus" Arriola that introduced many Americans to Mexican Parkinson's disease (also known as Parkinson disease or PD) is a degenerative disorder of the Central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's [263]
• Billy Balbastro, 67 Filipino journalist and broadcaster, cancer. Filemon R Balbastro Jr ( November 13, 1940 &ndash February 2, 2008) better known as Billy Balbastro, was a Filipino The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends A presenter, or host (sometimes hostess, in feminine form is a Person or Organization responsible for running an event Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [264]
• Ahmad Bourghani, 48, Iranian politician, heart failure. Ahmad Bourghani Farahani (in Persian احمد بورقانی فراهانی c For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Heart failure is a Cardiac condition that occurs when a problem with the structure or function of the Heart impairs its ability to supply [265]
• Earl Butz, 98, American politician, Secretary of Agriculture (1971–1976). Earl Lauer Butz ( July 3, 1909 &ndash February 2, 2008) was a United States government official who served as Secretary The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture. [266]
• Heinrich Dahlinger, 85, German field handball player, entrepreneur, kidney failure. Heinrich "Hein Daddel" Dahlinger (30 October 1922 &ndash 2 February 2008 was a world-class German Field handball player and Entrepreneur of Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Field handball (also known as outdoor handball or grass handball) was the original form of what is now Team handball and was played at the 1936 An entrepreneur is a person who has possession over a company enterprise, or Venture, and assumes significant accountability for the inherent risks and the outcome Renal failure or kidney [267] (German)
• Joshua Lederberg, 82, American Nobel Prize–winning molecular biologist. Joshua Lederberg ( May 23, 1925 &ndash February 2, 2008) was an American molecular biologist known for his work in The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. Molecular biology is the study of Biology at a molecular level [268]
• Barry Morse, 89, British-born Canadian actor (The Fugitive, Space: 1999). Herbert "Barry" Morse ( 10 June 1918 - 2 February 2008) was a British -born Canadian Actor of stage The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The Fugitive is an American Television series produced by QM Productions and United Artists Television that aired on ABC Space 1999 ( ITC Entertainment and RAI, 1975-77 is a British science-fiction television series [269]
• Daoud Soumain, Chadian general, Army Chief of Staff, killed during battle in the War in Chad. Daoud Soumain (died February 2, 2008) was the Chadian Chief of Army Staff. Chad (Tchad تشاد Tshād) officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a Landlocked country in Central Africa. For the army rank(s of General as opposed to the specific rank of Army General see General Army General is a title used in many The Islamic Republic of Iran Army In Iran, it is also called Artesh which is Persian for "army The chief of staff is the chief aide to the Commander of larger military Formations and Units It is sometimes the case that the chief of staff is more directly The Battle of N'Djamena began on February 2 2008 when Chadian rebel forces opposed to Chadian President Idriss Déby entered N'Djamena The current civil war in Chad began in December 2005. The conflict involved Chadian government forces and several Chadian rebel groups [270]
• Roger Testu, 94, French cartoonist. Roger Testu, known as Tetsu ( July 12, 1913 – February 2 2008) was a French cartoonist This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing Cartoons Traditionally much of this work was and still is humorous and is intended primarily for entertainment purposes [271] (French)
• Ed Vargo, 79, American baseball umpire. Edward Paul Vargo ( September 17 1928 - February 2 2008) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each In Baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game including beginning and ending the game enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds making [272]
• Edward Wilson, 60, British actor (When the Boat Comes In), director of the National Youth Theatre, cancer. Edward Wilson ( July 13, 1947 &ndash February 2, 2008) was an English -born American Film and Television The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works When the Boat Comes In is a British Television drama produced by the BBC between 1976 and 1981. The London -based National Youth Theatre or NYT is the United Kingdom 's leading organisation for young people in the field of Theatre. Cancer (medical term Malignant Neoplasm) is a class of Diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled [273]

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• Hélio Quaglia Barbosa, 66, Brazilian member of the Superior Court of Justice, multiple organ failure. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Hélio Quaglia Barbosa ( November 25, 1941 - February 1, 2008) was a Brazilian who served on the country's Superior Court of Justice |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld The Superior Court of Justice (in Portuguese Superior Tribunal de Justiça STJ) is the Brazilian highest Appellate court for non-constitutional issues Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS, previously known as multiple organ failure (MOF, is altered organ function in an acutely ill patient requiring [274] (Portuguese}
• Floyd Boring, 92, American Secret Service agent, helped foil Truman assassination attempt. Floyd M Boring ( June 25 1915 - February 1 2008) was an American Secret Service agent who served with 5 US Presidents. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The assassination attempt on US President Harry S Truman occurred on November 1, 1950. [275]
• Beto Carrero, 70, Brazilian theme park owner (Beto Carrero World), endocarditis. João Batista Sergio Murad ( September 9, 1937 &ndash February 1, 2008) was a Brazilian Theme park owner and Entertainer |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Theme park is the generic term for a collection of rides and other Entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining a large group Endocarditis is an Inflammation of the inner layer of the Heart, the Endocardium. [276] (Portuguese)
• Al DeMao, 87, American football center for the Washington Redskins (1945-1953). Albert Marcellus DeMao ( February 29, 1920 &ndash February 1, 2008) was an American football center in the National The United States of America —commonly referred to as the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Center ( C) is a position in American football and Canadian football ( spelled centre in Canadian English) The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D [277]
• Ralph DiGia, 93, American WWII conscientious objector and peace activist with War Resisters League. Ralph DiGia ( December 13, 1914 &ndash February 1, 2008) was a World War II Conscientious objector, lifelong pacifist and The United States of America —commonly referred to as the World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A conscientious objector (CO is an individual who on religious moral or ethical grounds refuses to participate as a combatant in war or in some cases to take any role that would support A peace activist is a Political activist who advocates for a peaceful resolution of political disputes The War Resisters League (WRL was formed in 1923 by men and women who had opposed World War I. [278]
• Allan Grant, 88, American photojournalist for Life magazine. For the former Scottish footballer see Allan Grant (footballer Allan Grant ( October 23, 1919 — February 1, 2008 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Photojournalism is a particular form of Journalism (the collecting editing and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast that creates images in order to tell [279]
• Earl Greenburg, 61, American former head of NBC daytime, melanoma. Earl Greenburg ( 1947 - February 1, 2008) was the former head of NBC Daytime The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Melanoma is a Malignant Tumor of Melanocytes which are found predominantly in skin but also in the Bowel and the Eye (see [280]
• Russi Karanjia, 95, Indian journalist, former editor of Blitz. Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia ( September 15 1912 – February 1 2008) was an Indian journalist and editor India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country A journalist (also called a newspaperman) is a person who practices Journalism, the gathering and dissemination of information about current events trends [281]
• Władysław Kawula, 70, Polish footballer. Władysław Kazimierz Kawula ( September 27 1937 – February 1 2008) was a Polish Footballer. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered [282] (Polish)
• Shell Kepler, 49, American actress (General Hospital), renal failure. Shell Kepler ( October 5 1958 – February 1 2008 The February 26, 2008 episode of General Hospital was dedicated to The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works General Hospital (commonly abbreviated GH) is an American Soap opera broadcast on the ABC television network during the Renal failure or kidney [283] [284]
• Katoucha Niane, 47, French supermodel and women's rights activist, drowning. Katoucha Niane ( 30 December 1960 in Conakry Guinea &ndash 2 February, 2008 in Paris, France) was a French This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. A supermodel is a highly-paid élite fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in Haute couture and commercial modeling Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change Drowning is Death as caused by suffocation when a liquid causes interruption of the body's absorption of oxygen from the air leading to Asphyxia. [285] (French)
• Ralph Wallace, 58, American politician, Democratic member of the Texas State House (1977–1992). Ralph Ray Wallace III ( July 27 1949 - February 1, 2008) was a Houston legislator who represented neighborhoods around Hobby Airport for 15 years The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. The Texas House of Representatives is the Lower house of the Texas Legislature. [286]

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