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Dead at age 72
1,501 Notable deaths
Albert Fritz
German bicycle racer and track cyclist (1947–2019).
Born March 30th, 1947 in Jestetten.
Died September 1st, 2019 at 72 years old in Zurich.
Matti Perttilä
Olympic wrestler (1896–1968).
Born January 21st, 1896 in Isokyrö.
Died May 12th, 1968 at 72 years old in Isokyrö.
Adelina Lopes Vieira
Brazilian writer, poet, short story writer, playwright and teacher.
Born September 20th, 1850 in Lisbon.
Died February 2nd, 1923 at 72 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Alfred Schneidau
British cricketer and association football player (1867-1940).
Born February 5th, 1867 in Camden Town.
Died January 24th, 1940 at 72 years old in London.
Ferenc Tóth
Hungarian olympic wrestler (1909–1981).
Born February 8th, 1909 in Szeged. [ref]
Died February 26th, 1981 at 72 years old in Budapest. [ref]
Douglas Robinson
Irish cricketer (1864-1937).
Born August 12th, 1864 in Plymouth. [ref]
Died January 19th, 1937 at 72 years old in London.
József Bittenbinder
Gymnast (1890-1963).
Born December 31st, 1890 in Pančevo.
Died January 25th, 1963 at 72 years old in Budapest.
Igor Kobrin
Soviet and ukrainian film director.
Born February 2nd, 1951 in Lviv.
Died December 11th, 2023 at 72 years old
Knut Hjeltnes
Norwegian discus thrower and shot putter (1951–2024).
Born December 8th, 1951 in Ulvik.
Died January 17th, 2024 at 72 years old in Ulvik Municipality. [ref]
Harry Kerr
New zealand athlete (1879-1951).
Born January 28th, 1879 in Taranaki Region.
Died May 17th, 1951 at 72 years old in Taranaki Region (cancer).
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