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Donna de VaronaBorn: Apr. 26, 1947Swimming won gold medals in 400 IM and 400 freestyle relay at 1964 Olympics; set 18 world records during career; co-founder of Women's Sports Foundation in…David Tomlinson 2000 Deaths
David TomlinsonAge: 83 British actor best known for playing the father in Mary Poppins. Other credits include The Love Bug and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Died: Buckinghamshire, England, June…Sir Michael Kemp Tippett 1998 Deaths
Sir Michael Kemp TippettAge: 93 One of Britain's greatest composers, Tippett rose to prominence in the 1960s. His compositions include The Midsummer Marriage, The Rose Lake, and A Child of…Maurice H. Stans 1998 Deaths
Maurice H. StansAge: 90 wealthy businessman who served as Bureau of the Budget director for President Eisenhower and Commerce Secretary and fund-raiser for President Nixon. He pleaded guilty…Linda Eastman McCartney 1998 Deaths
Linda Eastman McCartneyAge: 56 wife of Beatle Paul McCartney who was additionally recognized for her photography, her involvement in the animal rights cause, and her ventures in music. Died:…Irina Bugrimova 2001 Deaths
Irina BugrimovaAge: 90 Russian animal tamer and circus performer who was the first woman to train lions and tigers. She also taught a lion to walk a tightrope.Died: Moscow, Feb. 20,…Robert Lamphere 2002 Deaths
Robert LamphereAge: 83 FBI agent who oversaw several high-profile cold war espionage investigations, including those of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, Klaus Fuchs, and Kim Filby. Died: Tuscon,…Norman Davidson 2002 Deaths
Norman DavidsonAge: 85 scientist whose work in molecular biology paved the way for the mapping of the human genome. He won the National Medal of Science in 1996. Died: Pasadena, Calif., Feb.…Ed Headrick 2002 Deaths
Ed HeadrickAge: 78 toy designer who modified the Pluto Platter, a clunky flying disc, and created the modern, aerodynamic Frisbee. Died: La Selva Beach, Calif., Aug. 12, 2002Bob HayesG -…Richard Doll 2005 Deaths
Richard DollAge: 92 British epidemiologist who was among the first scientists to link smoking with such diseases as lung cancer and emphysema. His work also showed that radiation and asbestos…Trending
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