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Events on Monday 20 May 1996 1
1919 – 1996Jon Pertwee (1919-1996)Died 20 May 1996, aged 76Jon Pertwee was an English actor best known for playing the third incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC science fiction series "Doctor Who" from 1970 to 1974. He also had a long career in British radio comedy and children's television. He died of a heart attack while on holiday in the United States.