This is a list of notable people who have died in
prison
A prison, also known as a jail, gaol (dated, standard English, Australian, and historically in Canada), penitentiary (American English and Canadian English), detention center (or detention centre outside the US), correction center, correc ...
, whether in prison or in hospital while still serving a prison sentence. This list does not include inmates who were
executed as punishment for their crimes.
See also
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:People who died in prison custody
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Death in custody
A death in custody is a death of a person in the custody of the police, other authorities or in prison. In the 21st century, death in custody remains a controversial subject, with the authorities often being accused of abuse, neglect, racism and ...
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Lists of people by cause of death
This is an index of lists of people by cause of death, in alphabetical order of cause.
* Deaths due to the Chernobyl disaster (including list of victims)
*List of fatalities from aviation accidents
*List of deaths through alcohol
*List of deaths f ...
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Prisoner suicide
References
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A prison, also known as a jail, gaol (dated, standard English, Australian, and historically in Canada), penitentiary (American English and Canadian English), detention center (or detention centre outside the US), correction center, correc ...
Prison
A prison, also known as a jail, gaol (dated, standard English, Australian, and historically in Canada), penitentiary (American English and Canadian English), detention center (or detention centre outside the US), correction center, correc ...
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