La Mirada (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for La Mirada ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding La Mirada. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

James Francis Abbott (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Francis Abbott<1>
- He was born somewhere in Maine (we don't have a specific location) on April 24, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- North Hollywood is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located nearby and to the southeast of La Mirada.
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery<1>
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Renee Adoree (Actress)
- Born: Jeanne De La Fonte
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- She was born in Lille (France) on September 30, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Tujunga (CA) on October 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Tujunga is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Ben 'The Toeless Wonder' Agajanian (Professional football)
- Born: Benjamin James Agajanin
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- He was born in Santa Ana (CA) on August 28, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Cathedral City (CA) on February 8, 2018 (a Thursday).
- Santa Ana is located in Orange County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of La Mirada (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- Cathedral City is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
Milton Ager (Composer, songwriter)
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- He was born in Chicago (IL) on October 6, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on May 6, 1979 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Inglewood is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Philip Ahn (Actor)
- Born: Pil Lip Ahn
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- He was born in Highland Park (CA) on May 29, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Highland Park is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Steve Albini (Musician, audio engineer)
- Full name: Steven Frank Albini
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- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on July 22, 1962 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 7, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Pasadena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.
Dave Albright (Professional football)
- Born: David J. Albright
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- He was born in Oakland (CA) on January 25, 1960 (a Monday) and died in Redondo Beach (CA) on January 26, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- Redondo Beach is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Shana Alexander (Journalist, author)
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- She was born in Manhattan (NY) on October 6, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Hermosa Beach (CA) on June 23, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Hermosa Beach is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
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- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Pasadena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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George Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: George Herbert Allen
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- He was born somewhere in Nelson County (CA) on April 29, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on December 31, 1990 (a Monday).
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Fran Allison (Actress)
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- She was born in La Porte City (IA) on November 20, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on June 13, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- La Porte City is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- Sherman Oaks is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Linn County, Iowa.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Leon Ames (Actor)
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- He was born in Portland (IN) on January 20, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Laguna Beach (CA) on October 12, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Portland is located in Jay County, Indiana.
- Laguna Beach is located in Orange County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of La Mirada (which is located in Los Angeles County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on December 27, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on August 21, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Inglewood is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
Bridgette Andersen (Actress)
- Full name: Marriah Bridget Andersen
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bridgette Andersen<1>
- She was born in Inglewood (CA) on July 11, 1975 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 18, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Inglewood is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Hollywood is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Fir Grove Cemetery, which is located in Lane County, Oregon.
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Claire Anderson (Actress)
- Full name: Claire Mathis Anderson
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- She was born in Detroit (MI) on May 8, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Venice (CA) on March 23, 1964 (a Monday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Venice is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
Jack Anderson (Columnist)
- Full name: Jack Northman Anderson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Anderson<1>
- He was born in Long Beach (CA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Bethesda (MD) on December 17, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Long Beach is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Bethesda is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
Laverne Andrews (Jazz musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Laverne Andrews<1>
- She was born in Minneapolis (MN) on July 6, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 8, 1967 (a Monday).
- Minneapolis is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- Brentwood is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Lois Andrews (Actress)
- Born: Lorraine Gourley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lois Andrews<1>
- She was born in Huntington Park (CA) on March 24, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Encino (CA) on April 5, 1968 (a Friday).
- Huntington Park is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 44.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Morris Ankrum (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Morris Nussbaum
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- He was born in Danville (IL) on August 27, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on September 2, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Pasadena is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
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Matthew Ansara (Actor, bodybuilder)
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- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1965 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 2001 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Monrovia is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of La Mirada. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of La Mirada. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From La Mirada to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.