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Nov. 11, 1955 - Penicillin Pioneer Dies - Sir Alexander Fleming Has Sudden Heart Attack. Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Penicillin, died suddenly at his London home today from a heart attack. He was 73. His second wife, formerly Dr. Amalia Courtsouris, of Athens, was with him when he died. Photo Shows: A study of Sir Alexander Fleming at work in his laboratory attached to St. Mary's Hospital

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