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Dead at age 74

1,577 Notable deaths

Harry Stenqvist

Swedish racing cyclist (1893–1968).

Born December 25th, 1893 in Chicago.

Died December 9th, 1968 at 74 years old in Örebro.

Győző Veres

Hungarian weightlifter (1936-2011).

Born June 13th, 1936 in Berekböszörmény.

Died February 1st, 2011 at 74 years old in Melbourne.

Rinnat Safin

Soviet biathlete.

Born August 29th, 1940 in Olı Cäke.

Died October 22nd, 2014 at 74 years old in Kirishsky District.

Manfred Melzer

German bishop (1944–2018).

Born February 28th, 1944 in Ohligs. [ref]

Died August 9th, 2018 at 74 years old in Frechen. [ref]

Wilfrid Johnson

British lacrosse player (1885-1960).

Born October 15th, 1885 in London.

Died June 21st, 1960 at 74 years old in Niton.

Hasan Gemici

Olympic wrestler (1927-2001).

Born June 15th, 1927 in Giresun.

Died June 25th, 2001 at 74 years old in İzmit.

Michel Pécheux

French fencer (1911-1985).

Born May 24th, 1911 in Saint-Brieuc. [ref]

Died August 29th, 1985 at 74 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine. [ref]

Henryk Wars

Polish jewish composer.

Born December 29th, 1902 in Warsaw.

Died September 1st, 1977 at 74 years old in Los Angeles.

Prudenci Bertrana

Spanish writer (1867-1941).

Born January 19th, 1867 in Tordera.

Died November 21st, 1941 at 74 years old in Barcelona.

Harold Alden

American astronomer (1890–1964).

Born January 10th, 1890 in Chicago.

Died February 3rd, 1964 at 74 years old in Charlottesville.

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