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| Name | Claim To Fame | Dates | Age | Cause of Demise |
| Williams, Hank | Musician | September 17, 1923 - January 1, 1953 | 29 | Heart Attack / Overdose |
| White, Ryan | Student | December 6, 1971 - April 8, 1990 | 18 | AIDS |
| Wilson, Ricky | Musician | March 19, 1953 - October 21, 1985 | 32 | AIDS |
| Wright, Eric "Easy E" | Musician | 1963 - March 26, 1995 | 32 | AIDS |
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