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Dead at age 81
2,207 Notable deaths
Paul Touvier
French soldier, nazi collaborator, first frenchman to be convicted of crimes against humanity (1915-1996).
Born April 3rd, 1915 in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron.
Died July 17th, 1996 at 81 years old in Fresnes Prison (prostate cancer).
Irene Gut Opdyke
Polish nurse (1922–2003).
Born May 5th, 1922 in Kozienice.
Died May 17th, 2003 at 81 years old in Fullerton (kidney failure, liver failure).
Jorge Sampaio
President of portugal from 1996 to 2006.
Born September 18th, 1939 in Lisbon.
Died September 10th, 2021 at 81 years old in Santa Cruz Hospital (respiratory failure). [ref]
Marguerite Chapman
American actress (1918-1999).
Born March 9th, 1918 in Chatham.
Died August 31st, 1999 at 81 years old in Burbank (disease).
Terry de la Mesa Allen
American army officer (1888-1969).
Died September 12th, 1969 at 81 years old in El Paso.
Joseph Edward Davies
American diplomat (1876-1958).
Born November 29th, 1876 in Watertown.
Died May 9th, 1958 at 81 years old in Washington, D.C..
Piero Taruffi
Italian racing driver.
Born October 12th, 1906 in Albano Laziale.
Died January 12th, 1988 at 81 years old in Rome.
Judith Jamison
American dancer and choreographer (1943–2024).
Born May 10th, 1943 in Philadelphia.
Died November 9th, 2024 at 81 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Mirosław Hermaszewski
Polish cosmonaut (1941–2022).
Born September 15th, 1941 in Lipniki, Wołyń Voivodeship. [ref]
Died December 12th, 2022 at 81 years old in Warsaw (surgical complications). [ref]
Virginia O'Brien
American actress and singer (1919-2001).
Born April 18th, 1919 in Los Angeles.
Died January 16th, 2001 at 81 years old in Woodland Hills.
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