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Dead at age 85
2,085 Notable deaths
Thomas Thould
British water polo player (1886–1971).
Born January 11th, 1886 in Weston-super-Mare.
Died June 15th, 1971 at 85 years old in Weston-super-Mare.
Kalervo Rauhala
Finnish wrestler (1930–2016).
Born October 19th, 1930 in Ylistaro.
Died September 21st, 2016 at 85 years old in Seinäjoki. [ref]
Gaston Féry
French sprinter (1900-1985).
Born April 24th, 1900 in Longwy.
Died November 29th, 1985 at 85 years old in Paimpol.
Émile Masson
Belgian cyclist (1888–1973).
Born October 16th, 1888 in Morialmé. [ref]
Died October 25th, 1973 at 85 years old in Bierset.
Joe Cobb
American actor (1916–2002).
Born November 7th, 1916 in Shawnee.
Died May 21st, 2002 at 85 years old in Santa Ana.
Dave Power
Australian long-distance runner.
Born July 14th, 1928 in Maitland.
Died February 1st, 2014 at 85 years old in Noosa Heads.
Cor Braasem
Dutch water polo player (1923–2009).
Born May 15th, 1923 in Sibolga.
Died February 14th, 2009 at 85 years old in Alicante.
Thomas Hare
British political reformer (1806–1891).
Born March 28th, 1806 in England.
Died May 6th, 1891 at 85 years old
Antonius Geurts
Canoe racer (1932–2017).
Born February 29th, 1932 in Veldhoven.
Died October 5th, 2017 at 85 years old in Veldhoven. [ref]
Deaths 1971 to 1980 of 2085
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