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Dead at age 53
541 Notable deaths
Turid Birkeland
Norwegian politician and arts executive (1962-2015).
Born November 5th, 1962 in Haugesund.
Died December 24th, 2015 at 53 years old in Oslo (myelofibrosis). [ref]
István Tóth
Hungarian association football player (b. 1891).
Born July 28th, 1891 in Budapest.
Died February 6th, 1945 at 53 years old in Budapest.
Miguel Arroyo
Mexican cyclist.
Born December 6th, 1966 in Huamantla.
Died January 30th, 2020 at 53 years old in Puebla (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Bud Tingelstad
American racing driver (1928-1981).
Born April 4th, 1928 in Frazee.
Died July 30th, 1981 at 53 years old in Indianapolis (myocardial infarction).
Géo André
French high jumper, hurdler and rugby union player.
Born August 13th, 1889 in 8th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died May 4th, 1943 at 53 years old in Tangier. [ref]
Hong Ling
Chinese biologist.
Born November 27th, 1966 in Wuhan. [ref]
Died February 11th, 2020 at 53 years old in Wuhan Union Hospital (COVID-19). [ref]
James P. Hogan
Director (1890-1943).
Born September 21st, 1890 in Lowell.
Died November 4th, 1943 at 53 years old in North Hollywood (myocardial infarction).
Antonio Bevilacqua
Italian professional racing cyclist (1918-1972).
Born October 22nd, 1918 in Santa Maria di Sala.
Died March 29th, 1972 at 53 years old in Mestre (bicycle accident).
Abderrahim Ouakili
Moroccan footballer.
Born December 12th, 1970 in Rabat.
Died December 18th, 2023 at 53 years old in Germany. [ref]
Choi Chung-min
South korean footballer (1930-1983).
Born August 30th, 1930 in Taedong.
Died December 8th, 1983 at 53 years old in South Korea. [ref]
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