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Dead at age 85
2,085 Notable deaths
Hans Colberg
Danish footballer (1921-2007).
Born December 14th, 1921 in Klemensker.
Died September 25th, 2007 at 85 years old
Armand Apell
Boxer (1905–1990).
Born January 16th, 1905 in Strasbourg.
Died July 3rd, 1990 at 85 years old in Strasbourg.
Leander Czerny
Austrian entomologist (1859-1944).
Born October 4th, 1859 in Modřice.
Died November 22nd, 1944 at 85 years old in Payerbach, Kremsmünster.
Sirio Vernati
Swiss footballer (1907-1993).
Born May 12th, 1907 in Zurich.
Died February 22nd, 1993 at 85 years old
Ed Rimkus
Olympic bobsledder (1913–1999).
Born August 10th, 1913 in Schenectady.
Died May 17th, 1999 at 85 years old in Long Beach.
Edgard Sorgeloos
Belgian cyclist (1930–2016).
Born December 14th, 1930 in Denderhoutem.
Died November 12th, 2016 at 85 years old in Oudenaarde. [ref]
Alberto Ablondi
Roman catholic bishop (1924–2010).
Born December 18th, 1924 in Milan. [ref]
Died August 21st, 2010 at 85 years old in Livorno.
Giancarlo Guerrini
Italian water polo player (1939–2025).
Born December 29th, 1939 in Rome.
Died March 21st, 2025 at 85 years old in Rome. [ref]
Dezső Lemhényi
Hungarian water polo player and coach (1917–2003).
Born December 9th, 1917 in Budapest.
Died December 4th, 2003 at 85 years old in Budapest.
László Rajcsányi
Hungarian fencer (1907–1992).
Born February 16th, 1907 in Budapest.
Died September 5th, 1992 at 85 years old in Budapest.
Deaths 1891 to 1900 of 2085
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