Person in history
Jim Brown
Jim Brown, American football player, civil rights activist, and actor (born 1936)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · May 18
Their story
Who they were
Jim Brown, American football player, civil rights activist, and actor (born 1936)
Why this date
Jim Brown appears on our May 18 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Jim Brown”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/jim-brown, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about Jim Brown
When did Jim Brown die?
May 18 2023.
Who else was born on this day?
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