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Dead at age 85
1,762 Notable deaths
Liliane Montevecchi
French-italian actress, dancer, and singer (1932-2018).
Born October 13th, 1932 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Died June 29th, 2018 at 85 years old in New York City (colorectal cancer).
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
82nd prime minister of france (1915–2000).
Born March 7th, 1915 in 13th arrondissement of Paris.
Died November 10th, 2000 at 85 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris (myocardial infarction).
Jean Muir
American actress and educator (1911–1996).
Born February 13th, 1911 in Suffern.
Died July 23rd, 1996 at 85 years old in Mesa.
Jonathan Spence
British-born historian.
Born August 11th, 1936 in Surrey.
Died December 25th, 2021 at 85 years old in West Haven (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Reinhard Selten
German economist (1930-2016).
Born October 5th, 1930 in Wrocław. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2016 at 85 years old in Poznań. [ref]
Rajko Mitić
Serbian footballer (1922-2008).
Born November 19th, 1922 in Bela Palanka.
Died March 29th, 2008 at 85 years old in Belgrade.
James Moody
American jazz musician (1925-2010).
Born March 26th, 1925 in Savannah.
Died December 9th, 2010 at 85 years old in San Diego (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Robert Heilbroner
American economist and historian of economic thought (1919–2005).
Born March 24th, 1919 in New York City.
Died January 4th, 2005 at 85 years old in New York City.
Vern Mikkelsen
American basketball player (1928–2013).
Born October 21st, 1928 in Parlier.
Died November 21st, 2013 at 85 years old in Wayzata. [ref]
Gordon Douglas
American film director (1907-1993).
Born December 15th, 1907 in New York City.
Died September 29th, 1993 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
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