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Dead at age 55
815 Notable deaths
André Ribeiro
Brazilian racing driver (1966-2021).
Born January 18th, 1966 in São Paulo.
Died May 22nd, 2021 at 55 years old (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Odo Russell, 1st Baron Ampthill
British diplomat (1829-1884).
Born February 20th, 1829 in Florence.
Died August 25th, 1884 at 55 years old in Potsdam.
Alois Rašín
Czech economist and politician (1867-1923).
Born October 18th, 1867 in Nechanice. [ref]
Died February 18th, 1923 at 55 years old in Podolí (gunshot wound). [ref]
John Cassin
U.s. ornithologist (1813–1869).
Born September 6th, 1813 in Upper Providence Township.
Died January 10th, 1869 at 55 years old in Philadelphia.
Eduard Wiiralt
Estonian artist (1898-1954).
Born March 20th, 1898 in Kalitino.
Died January 8th, 1954 at 55 years old in Paris (cancer).
Henri Rivière
French naval officer (1827–1883).
Born July 12th, 1827 in Paris.
Died May 19th, 1883 at 55 years old in Hanoi.
Nikolay Zabolotsky
Russian poet, children's writer and translator (1903-1958).
Born May 7th, 1903 in Kazan. [ref]
Died October 14th, 1958 at 55 years old in Moscow (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay
Brazilian writer, musician, professor, military engineer, historian, politician, sociologist and nobleman (1843-1899).
Born February 22nd, 1843 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died January 25th, 1899 at 55 years old in Rio de Janeiro (diabetes).
Harald Turner
Ss officer (1891–1947).
Born October 8th, 1891 in Leun.
Died March 9th, 1947 at 55 years old in Belgrade (hanging to death).
Sixten Sason
Swedish industrial designer (1912–1967).
Born March 12th, 1912 in Skövde.
Died April 1st, 1967 at 55 years old in Solna Municipality.
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