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Dead at age 81
2,207 Notable deaths
Heinrich Wölfflin
Swiss art critic and art historian (1864-1945).
Born June 21st, 1864 in Winterthur.
Died July 19th, 1945 at 81 years old in Zurich.
Jerry Pinkney
American writer and children's book illustrator (1939–2021).
Born December 22nd, 1939 in Philadelphia.
Died October 20th, 2021 at 81 years old in Sleepy Hollow (myocardial infarction). [ref]
William Schuman
American composer and arts administrator (1910-1992).
Born August 4th, 1910 in New York City, The Bronx.
Died February 15th, 1992 at 81 years old in New York City.
Jack La Rue
American actor (1902-1984).
Born May 3rd, 1902 in New York City.
Died January 11th, 1984 at 81 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).
Robert Jervis
American political scientist (1940–2021).
Born April 30th, 1940 in New York City. [ref]
Died December 9th, 2021 at 81 years old [ref]
Madhu Dandavate
Indian politician (1924-2005).
Born January 21st, 1924 in Ahilyanagar.
Died November 12th, 2005 at 81 years old in Mumbai. [ref]
Julio César Strassera
Argentine lawyer and jurist (1933–2015).
Born September 18th, 1933 in Buenos Aires.
Died February 27th, 2015 at 81 years old in Buenos Aires. [ref]
George Perkins Marsh
American politician (1801-1882).
Born March 15th, 1801 in Woodstock.
Died July 23rd, 1882 at 81 years old in Vallombrosa Abbey.
Miúcha
Brazilian musician (1937–2018).
Born November 30th, 1937 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died December 27th, 2018 at 81 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer). [ref]
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Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die. Amelia Burr