Dead at age 85

2,084 Notable deaths

Jan Assmann

German egyptologist (1938–2024).

Born July 7th, 1938 in Langelsheim.

Died February 19th, 2024 at 85 years old in Constance. [ref]

Nicholas Grimshaw

English architect (1939–2025).

Born October 9th, 1939 in Hove.

Died September 14th, 2025 at 85 years old [ref]

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.

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]

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Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti