1908–1997
James Stewart
American actor and military officer
89years old at death
32,550days lived
90%of the people on this site died younger
James Stewart was born on 20 May 1908 and died on 2 July 1997, aged 89 years and 43 days. That is 32,550 days in all.
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Also born on 20 May
- Honoré de BalzacFrench novelist and playwright · 1799–185051 yrs
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- Alexander NevskyPolitical and military figure of Kievan Rus' · 1220–126343 yrs
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