Dead at age 85
1,730 Notable deaths
Brahim Boushaki
Algerian theologian and mufti.
Born January 3rd, 1912 in Boumerdès Province, Soumâa, Thénia, Thénia District.
Died May 27th, 1997 at 85 years old in Algiers Province, Hussein Dey District, Kouba.
William Eagle Clarke
British ornithologist (1853-1938).
Born March 16th, 1853 in Leeds. [ref]
Died May 10th, 1938 at 85 years old in Edinburgh. [ref]
Hasan Aliyev
Soviet geographer (1907-1993).
Born December 15th, 1907 in Tanahat.
Died February 2nd, 1993 at 85 years old in Baku.
Renato Petronio
Italian rower (1891–1976).
Born February 5th, 1891 in Piran.
Died April 9th, 1976 at 85 years old in Portogruaro.
Olin Chaddock Wilson
American astronomer (1909-1994).
Born January 13th, 1909 in San Francisco.
Died July 13th, 1994 at 85 years old in West Lafayette.
Federico Edwards
Argentine footballer (1931-2016).
Born January 25th, 1931 in Santa Fe.
Died November 13th, 2016 at 85 years old in Santa Fe. [ref]
Alexander Vyssotsky
Astronomer.
Born May 23rd, 1888 in Moscow.
Died December 31st, 1973 at 85 years old in Winter Park.
Fritz Kraatz
Swiss ice hockey player (1906-1992).
Born February 4th, 1906 in Davos.
Died January 15th, 1992 at 85 years old in Zurich.
Primo Zamparini
Italian boxer (1939–2024).
Born February 9th, 1939 in Fabriano.
Died August 21st, 2024 at 85 years old in Fabriano. [ref]
Hilda Hongell
Architect.
Born January 16th, 1867 in Mariehamn.
Died June 10th, 1952 at 85 years old in Kaarlela.
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No art is possible without a dance with death. Kurt Vonnegut