Vincent van Gogh shot himself at a wheat field in Auvers-Sur-Oise, France, and died from his wounds two days later.
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The first US woman in space, Sally Ride, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 61.
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was laid to rest in Detroit as thousands turned up to pay tributes.
Singer legend Amy Winehouse was found dead at her home in London, England.
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot four times in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Hollywood actor James Dean died aged 24.
