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Famous Birth Today in History

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Date of Birth

10 Nov, 1977

Date of Death

20 Dec, 2009

Age at time of Death

32 years

Cause of Death

Pneumonia

Nationality

American

Famous As

Actress, Singer

Brittany Murphy's Quotes

  • “The older I get, the more I embrace my own idiosyncrasies.”

  • “I’d love to be a man for a day, just to see what it’s like.”

  • “Curiosity did kill the cat, but I’m very curious.”

  • “Sticking to your values, listening to your instincts, making your own choices is so important.”

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    Did You Know?
    • Brittany Murphy is a trained dancer with a background in ballet.

    • She collaborated with DJ Paul Oakenfold on the dance track “Faster Kill Pussycat.”

    • She had a keen interest for photography.

    Famous Death Today in History

    Norman Mailer

    Norman Mailer

    Date of Birth

    31 Jan, 1923

    Date of Death

    10 Nov, 2007

    Age at time of Death

    84 years

    Cause of Death

    Acute renal failure

    Nationality

    American

    Famous As

    Columnist, Essayist, Journalist, Novelist, Playwright, Poet

    Norman Mailer's Quotes

    • “Alimony is the curse of the writing class.”

    • “Once a newspaper touches a story, the facts are lost forever, even to the protagonists.”

    • “The highest prize in a world of men is the most beautiful woman available on your arm and living there in her heart loyal to you.”

    • “There is nothing safe about sex. There never will be.”

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      Did You Know?
      • He enrolled at Harvard University when he was 16 years old.

      • He stabbed his second wife, Adele, at a party in 1960. After doctors deemed him paranoid and delusional, he was given a suspended sentence.

      • Mailer helped start an alternative weekly newspaper called the Village Voice in 1955.

      • Mailer invented the word “factoid” which meant a misstated fact that appeared in a news story and is then repeated in subsequent stories. However, the word has been used incorrectly to mean a tiny fact.

      Famous Births This Week In History

      • Brittany Murphy
        Brittany Murphy
        Born

        10 Nov, 1977

        Died

        20 Dec, 2009

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        32

      • Christopher Walenty Dreja
        Chris Dreja
        Born

        11 Nov, 1945

        Died

        25 Sep, 2025

        Nationality

        British

        Age at time of death

        79

      • Joseph Gilbert Hamilton
        Joseph Gilbert Hamilton
        Born

        11 Nov, 1907

        Died

        18 Feb, 1957

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        49

      • Jonathan Winters
        Jonathan Winters
        Born

        11 Nov, 1925

        Died

        11 Apr, 2013

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        87

      • George S Patton
        George S Patton
        Born

        11 Nov, 1885

        Died

        21 Dec, 1945

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        60

      • Kristin Hallenga
        Kristin Hallenga
        Born

        11 Nov, 1985

        Died

        06 May, 2024

        Nationality

        British

        Age at time of death

        38

      • John William Strutt
        John William Strutt
        Born

        12 Nov, 1842

        Died

        30 Jun, 1919

        Nationality

        British

        Age at time of death

        76

      • Robert Louis Stevenson
        Robert Louis Steveson
        Born

        13 Nov, 1850

        Died

        03 Dec, 1894

        Nationality

        British, Scotland

        Age at time of death

        44

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        Famous Deaths This Week In History

        • Norman Mailer
          Norman Mailer
          Born

          31 Jan, 1923

          Died

          10 Nov, 2007

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          84

        • Yasser Arafat
          Yasser Arafat
          Born

          24 Aug, 1929

          Died

          11 Nov, 2004

          Nationality

          Palestinian

          Age at time of death

          75

        • Jonathan Brandis
          Jonathan Brandis
          Born

          13 Apr, 1976

          Died

          12 Nov, 2003

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          27

        • Percival Lowell
          Percival Lowell
          Born

          13 Mar, 1855

          Died

          12 Nov, 1916

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          61

        • Stanley Martin Lieber
          Stan Lee
          Born

          28 Dec, 1922

          Died

          12 Nov, 2018

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          95

        • Eddie Guerrero
          Eddie Guerrero
          Born

          09 Oct, 1967

          Died

          13 Nov, 2005

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          38

        • Daniel Anthony McGrath
          Dan McGrath
          Born

          20 Jul, 1964

          Died

          14 Nov, 2025

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          61

        • Booker T. Washington
          Booker T. Washington
          Born

          05 Apr, 1856

          Died

          14 Nov, 1915

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          59

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          Quote of the Week

          • Richard Merrill Cohen

            “I am not defined by multiple sclerosis. I have MS, MS does not have me.”

            Richard Merrill Cohen

            Author, Journalist

          • Yvonne Barr

            “Science was a chapter, not my whole story”

            Yvonne Barr

            Researcher, Teacher

          • David Roger Johansen

            “The New York Dolls weren’t about rebellion. We were about liberation.”

            David Roger Johansen

            Actor, Singer

          • Dwight Douglas Lewis

            “Texas Stadium has a hole in the roof, so God can watch his favorite team play.”

            Dwight Douglas Lewis

            American professional football player

          • Fran Warren

            “Every song tells a story, and as a singer, my job is to convey that story and evoke emotions in the listener.”

            Fran Warren

            Singer

          • Winston Churchill

            “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”

            Winston Churchill

            Soldier, Statesman

          • Charles Bernard Rangel

            “I am not fighting for civil rights. I am fighting for human rights.”

            Charles Bernard Rangel

            Lawyer, Politician

          • Earnie Shavers

            “On a given night, Shavers can knockout any heavyweight or water buffalo.”

            Earnie Shavers

            Boxer

          • Raj Kapoor

            “There is nothing in this world except love. The more you spread or give it, the more it expands.”

            Raj Kapoor

            Actor, Director

          • James Dewey Watson

            “We used to think our fate was in our stars. Now we know, in large part, our fate is in our genes.”

            James Dewey Watson

            American molecular biologist, Geneticist

          • Guy de Maupassant

            “Every government has as much of a duty to avoid war as a ship's captain has to avoid a shipwreck”

            Guy de Maupassant

            Comedian, Novelist

          • Adam Smith

            “The greatest improvement in the productive powers of labour, and the greater part of skill, dexterity and judgement with which it is anywhere directed, or applied, seem to have been the effects of the division of labour.”

            Adam Smith

            Economist, Philosopher

          • Milton H. Erickson

            “Until you are willing to be confused about what you already know, what you know will never grow bigger, better, or more useful.”

            Milton H. Erickson

            Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist

          • Yitzhak Rabin

            “Jerusalem is united, and will never be divided again.”

            Yitzhak Rabin

            General, Politician

          • Mel Street

            “Life is a journey, and country music is the soundtrack that accompanies us through the ups and downs. It's the music that celebrates the highs and comforts us in the lows.”

            Mel Street

            Singer, Songwriter

          • Eduardo Palmieri

            “Music is about communication; it has to speak to people’s hearts.”

            Eduardo Palmieri

            Bandleader, Composer

            Richard Merrill Cohen
            ““I am not defined by multiple sclerosis. I have MS, MS does not have me.””
            Richard Merrill Cohen
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            Notable People Who Died in 2025

            • Pope Francis

              Pope Francis

              1936 - 2025 - (Aged: 88)

              Archbishop, Pope, Priest

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Pope Francis exhibits many qualities like a strong sense of empathy, a desire to help others, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. He is deeply introspective and focused on spiritual and moral leadership.

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            • David Johansen

              David Johansen

              1950 - 2025 - (Aged: 75)

              Actor, Singer, Songwriter

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            • David Lynch

              David Lynch

              1946 - 2025 - (Aged: 78)

              Actor, American filmmaker, Musician, Visual artist

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. David Lynch is a quiet yet visionary artist, whose surreal, symbolic work reflects a deep inner world, driven by a tireless desire to explore the unconscious, challenge conventional meaning, and inspire others through the mystical and emotional power of storytelling.

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            • Dick Button

              Dick Button

              1929 - 2025 - (Aged: 95)

              Figure skater, Skating analyst

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            • Emilio Echevarría

              Emilio Echevarría

              1944 - 2025 - (Aged: 80)

              Actor

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            • Garth Hudson

              Garth Hudson

              1937 - 2025 - (Aged: 87)

              Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter

              Practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted. A quiet genius who used music like a language, always searching for new ways to understand and shape the world through sound.

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            • Gene Hackman

              Gene Hackman

              1930 - 2025 - (Aged: 95)

              Actor

              Imaginative and strategic thinkers, with a plan for everything. A quiet, determined thinker who always had a plan and never stopped until he mastered his craft.

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            • Geneviève Page

              Geneviève Page

              1927 - 2025 - (Aged: 97)

              French actress

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Geneviève Page was a refined, introspective, and intelligent individual with a quiet strength and deep emotional insight.

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            • George Foreman

              George Foreman

              1949 - 2025 - (Aged: 76)

              American professional boxer, Author, Businessman, Minister

              Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. George Foreman was a bold, resilient, and charismatic leader who thrived on challenge, reinvention, and achievement—demonstrating strategic thinking, unwavering determination, and the ability to inspire others both in and out of the ring.

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            • George Wendt

              George Wendt

              1948 - 2025 - (Aged: 76)

              Actor, Comedian

              Very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved ones. George is a humble, dependable, and kind-hearted person who brings warmth and loyalty to everything he does.

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            • Irv Gotti

              Irv Gotti

              1970 - 2025 - (Aged: 54)

              Music Executive, Record Producer

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            • Angie Stone

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            • Aurelio Martínez

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            • Cecile Richards

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              1957 - 2025 - (Aged: 67)

              Activist, Politician

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              1930 - 2025 - (Aged: 94)

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            • Charles Strouse

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