Dead at age 85
1,727 Notable deaths
Basil Heatley
British athlete (1933–2019).
Born December 25th, 1933 in Kenilworth.
Died August 3rd, 2019 at 85 years old in Worcester. [ref]
Edgardo Cozarinsky
Argentine writer and filmmaker (1937–2024).
Born January 13th, 1939 in Buenos Aires.
Died June 2nd, 2024 at 85 years old in Buenos Aires. [ref]
Oscar Ghiglia
Italian musician.
Born August 13th, 1938 in Livorno.
Died March 3rd, 2024 at 85 years old
Lovro von Matačić
Croatian conductor and composer (1899–1985).
Born February 14th, 1899 in Sušak.
Died January 4th, 1985 at 85 years old in Zagreb.
Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin
Politician (1917-2002).
Born January 16th, 1917 in Abomey. [ref]
Died March 8th, 2002 at 85 years old
Peter Schneider
German writer and screenplayer (1940-2026).
Born April 21st, 1940 in Lübeck.
Died March 3rd, 2026 at 85 years old in Berlin. [ref]
Elly Ney
German pianist (1882–1968).
Born September 27th, 1882 in Düsseldorf.
Died March 31st, 1968 at 85 years old in Tutzing.
Mustai Karim
Bashkir soviet poet, writer and playwright (1919–2005).
Born October 20th, 1919 in Klyashevo.
Died September 21st, 2005 at 85 years old in Ufa. [ref]
Suat Mamat
Turkish association football player (1930–2016).
Born November 8th, 1930 in Bakırköy.
Died February 3rd, 2016 at 85 years old in Istanbul. [ref]
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Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you’re alive, it isn’t. Richard Bach