Can you name the people who died in their 40s?

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DescriptionPersonDate of death (age at death)
Hefty Canadian actor and comedian known for roles in 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles,' 'Cool Runnings' and 'Canadian Bacon'March 4, 1994 (43)
Only member of The Beatles to fit the categoryDecember 8, 1980 (40)
English author best known for the 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' SeriesMay 11, 2001 (49)
German Romantic composer and music critic. Married to Clara Wieck, he wrote the 'Spring Symphony'July 29, 1856 (46)
Former Twins centerfielder and Hall of FamerMarch 6, 2006 (45)
American writer and poet best known for macabre works, such 'The Raven'October 7, 1849 (40)
American actress who was a successful child actor before starring as an adult in 'West Side Story' and 'Gypsy'November 29, 1981 (43)
British author of '1984,' and 'Animal Farm'January 21, 1950 (46)
35th US PresidentNovember 22, 1963 (46)
Rock and Roll pioneer known as 'The King'August 16, 1977 (42)
DescriptionPersonDate of death (age at death)
English female author best known for romantic fiction including 'Pride and Prejudice'July 18, 1817 (41)
American author best known for the 1996 novel 'Infinite Jest'September 12, 2008 (46)
Lead singer of Queen who died of AIDSNovember 24, 1991 (45)
Australian television personality known as the Crocodile HunterSeptember 4, 2006 (44)
American jazz musician, known for piano playing and baritone voiceFebruary 15, 1965 (45)
American actress best known for playing Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz'June 22, 1969 (47)
The childhood friend of Julian Lennon, she served as the inspiration for a 1967 psychedelic Beatles song that may or may not be about LSD (name of the song acceptable)September 29, 2009 (46)
English-born American actress, daughter of Vanessa Redgrave and wife of Liam NeesonMarch 18, 2009 (45)
Famous Motown singer known for 'What's Going On,' 'Let's Get it On' and 'Sexual Healing'April 1, 1984 (44)
Guitarist and singer-songwriter who was in Wilco from 1994-2001May 24, 2009 (45)
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People who died in their 40s Quiz

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  • Created May 3, 2010 in History
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