Famous Deaths for 1st May 2020

1118 – Matilda of Scotland [Edith], first wife of Henry I of England, dies at 38
1240 – Jacques de Vitry, Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati and dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals
1926 – Nicolaus Adriani, Dutch translator (Middle-Celebes Language), dies at 60
1968 – Jack Adams, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (Vancouver Millionaires, Toronto St. Patricks; Ottawa Senators) and coach / general manager (Detroit Red Wings), dies at 73
1971 – Glenda Farrell, actress (Grand Slam, Exposed), dies at 66
1994 – Ayrton Senna, Brazilian auto racer (World F1 champion 1988, 90, 91), dies in a crash at San Marino GP at 34
2008 – Deborah Jeane Palfrey, American escort owner, commits suicide at 52
2010 – Antonio Mastrogiovanni, Uruguayan composer, dies at 73
2017 – Sam Mele, American MLB outfielder/manager (Minnesota Twins record 102 wins 1965), dies at 95
2018 – Peter Temple-Morris, Baron Temple-Morris, British politician and life peer (MP for Leominster, 1974–2001), dies at 80

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