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Man, 97, dies at own birthday party moments after dancing to 'Stayin' Alive'

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

One minute, he was dancing to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” - the next he was gone. A Southern California man died last weekend while celebrating his 97th birthday with friends, one of those friends shared on social media.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Not The Bee

    Man Dies After Dancing To "Stayin' Alive" At His 97th Birthday Party (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    An iconic way to go out right here 👇

  2. New York Post

    California man, 97, dies at his own birthday party moments after dancing to Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "He wanted to celebrate by throwing a Halloween birthday rager."

  3. Revolver News

  4. FOX 8 Cleveland

    'Dramatic exit': 97-year-old man dies at his own birthday party after dancing to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    A Los Angeles baker is sharing the story of her beloved 97-year-old neighbor who passed away during his own birthday party.

  5. Objectivist

    California Man, 97, Dies Moments After Final ‘Stayin’ Alive’ Dance at His Birthday Party (opens Objectivist)

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    Objectivist's feed description

    Vito, 97, spent his final moments dancing, smiling and celebrating among friends before dying at his Halloween birthday party. Neighbor Eden Malinoff’s affectionate TikTok tribute to the beloved party guest has attracted 9.5 million views.

  6. KTLA Los Angeles

    Man, 97, dies at own birthday party moments after dancing to 'Stayin' Alive' (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    One minute, he was dancing to the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” - the next he was gone. A Southern California man died last weekend while celebrating his 97th birthday with friends, one of those friends shared on social media.