Dead at age 85

1,736 Notable deaths

Fernand Gonder

French athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault (1883-1969).

Born June 12th, 1883 in Bordeaux. [ref]

Died March 10th, 1969 at 85 years old in Rochefort.

George Dietz

American rower (1880-1965).

Born January 9th, 1880 in St. Louis.

Died April 19th, 1965 at 85 years old in New York City.

Hana Ponická

Slovak politician.

Born July 15th, 1922 in Halič. [ref]

Died August 21st, 2007 at 85 years old in Banská Bystrica. [ref]

Pierre Grillet

French footballer (1932-2018).

Born March 21st, 1932 in Piolenc.

Died January 11th, 2018 at 85 years old in Avignon.

Marcel Hansenne

French athlete (1917-2002).

Born January 24th, 1917 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.

Died March 22nd, 2002 at 85 years old in Fourqueux.

Håkan Lidman

Swedish hurdler (1915–2000).

Born January 31st, 1915 in Gothenburg.

Died June 6th, 2000 at 85 years old in Estepona.

Alejandro Goic

Catholic bishop.

Born March 7th, 1940 in Punta Arenas.

Died September 1st, 2025 at 85 years old in Rancagua.

Arthur Nash

Ice hockey player (1914-2000).

Born September 5th, 1914 in Thunder Bay. [ref]

Died January 18th, 2000 at 85 years old in Thunder Bay.

Garry Abelev

Russian tumor immunologist (1928–2013).

Born January 10th, 1928 in Moscow.

Died December 23rd, 2013 at 85 years old in Moscow.

Ali Shukri

Albanian politician (1919-2005).

Born September 12th, 1919 in Mitrovica.

Died January 6th, 2005 at 85 years old in Belgrade.

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