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Dead at age 85
2,083 Notable deaths
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 in Thessaloniki.
Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein
(1869-1955) prince of liechtenstein.
Born June 17th, 1869 in Schloss Hollenegg.
Died March 16th, 1955 at 85 years old in Vaduz (influenza).
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.
Volodymyr Holubnychyy
Ukrainian race walker (1936–2021).
Died August 16th, 2021 at 85 years old in Sumy. [ref]
Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin
Beninise politician (1917-2002).
Born January 16th, 1917 in Abomey. [ref]
Died March 8th, 2002 at 85 years old in Cotonou.
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]
Chris Howland
British broadcaster (1928-2013).
Born July 30th, 1928 in London.
Died November 30th, 2013 at 85 years old in Rösrath.
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]
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