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If you are 49 years and 155 days old today…

At your exact age, Frank G. Clement died in an auto accident. He was a Democratic governor of Tennessee (1953-59 and 1963-67).
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Frank G. Clement wasn't the only notable who died at about this age:

You've outlived Pearl White by three days. She was a silent film star best known for performing stunts in the serial "The Perils of Pauline" (1914). She died of cirrhosis of the liver on August 4, 1938, 23 years before you were born.Comment

Marty Feldman was almost two weeks younger than you when he died of a heart attack on December 2, 1982. He was a writer, comedian and actor remembered for his role in "Young Frankenstein" (1974). You were 21 years old when he died.Comment

You've outlived Henry Raymond by almost two weeks. He was a co-founder and first editor of The New York Times. He died on June 18, 1869, 92 years before you were born.Comment

Edward Boscawen was almost two weeks younger than you when he died of fever on January 10, 1761. He was an admiral in the Royal Navy who won decisive battles in the Seven Years' War. He died 201 years before you were born.Comment