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Dead at age 85
2,083 Notable deaths
Rita Gorr
Belgian operatic mezzo-soprano singer (1926–2012).
Born February 18th, 1926 in Zelzate.
Died January 22nd, 2012 at 85 years old in Benidorm (disease). [ref]
Tamara Khanum
Uzbek dancer of armenian heritage (1906-1991).
Born March 29th, 1906 in Fergana.
Died June 30th, 1991 at 85 years old in Tashkent.
Gianni Raimondi
Italian opera singer (1923–2008).
Born April 13th, 1923 in Bologna.
Died October 19th, 2008 at 85 years old in Pianoro.
Anita Thallaug
Norwegian actress and singer.
Born February 14th, 1938 in Bærum Municipality.
Died March 20th, 2023 at 85 years old [ref]
María Teresa León
Spanish politician, writer and activist (1903–1988).
Born October 31st, 1903 in Logroño. [ref]
Died December 13th, 1988 at 85 years old in Majadahonda. [ref]
Wilhelm Sauer
Organ builder (1831-1916).
Born March 23rd, 1831 in Schönbeck.
Died April 9th, 1916 at 85 years old in Frankfurt (Oder).
Nol de Ruiter
Dutch footballer and manager.
Born April 6th, 1940 in Utrecht.
Died May 21st, 2025 at 85 years old in Houten. [ref]
Arve Opsahl
Norwegian actor (1921–2007).
Born May 14th, 1921 in Christiania. [ref]
Died April 29th, 2007 at 85 years old in Oslo. [ref]
Florence Merriam Bailey
American ornithologist, birdwatcher, and nature writer (1863 – 1948).
Born August 8th, 1863 in Locust Grove. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 1948 at 85 years old in Torremolinos.
Yaşar Yakış
Turkish diplomat and politician (1938–2024).
Born August 1st, 1938 in Akçakoca. [ref]
Died June 26th, 2024 at 85 years old in Ankara. [ref]
Deaths 1341 to 1350 of 2083
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