Dead at age 85
1,762 Notable deaths
Karl von Eberstein
German politician (1894-1979).
Born January 14th, 1894 in Halle (Saale).
Died February 10th, 1979 at 85 years old in Tegernsee.
Gordon Gould
American inventor.
Born July 17th, 1920 in New York City.
Died September 16th, 2005 at 85 years old in New York City.
Karol J. Bobko
American astronaut (1937–2023).
Born December 23rd, 1937 in Brooklyn.
Died August 17th, 2023 at 85 years old in Half Moon Bay. [ref]
Guy Ligier
French rugby union footballer, and racecar driver.
Born July 12th, 1930 in Vichy. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2015 at 85 years old in Nevers. [ref]
Dennis Brutus
South african activist and writer (1924–2009).
Born November 28th, 1924 in Harare.
Died December 26th, 2009 at 85 years old in Cape Town. [ref]
Colin Addison
Footballer (1940-2025).
Born May 18th, 1940 in Taunton.
Died October 31st, 2025 at 85 years old in Hereford. [ref]
Alvin Goldman
American philosopher (1938–2024).
Born October 1st, 1938 in Brooklyn.
Died August 4th, 2024 at 85 years old [ref]
Constant Nieuwenhuys
Dutch painter (1920-2005).
Born July 21st, 1920 in Amsterdam. [ref]
Died August 1st, 2005 at 85 years old in Utrecht. [ref]
William Flood Webb
Australian judge (1887–1972).
Born January 21st, 1887 in Brisbane.
Died August 11th, 1972 at 85 years old in Brisbane.
Sergio Pininfarina
Italian automobile designer and senator for life (1926-2012).
Born September 8th, 1926 in Turin.
Died July 3rd, 2012 at 85 years old in Turin. [ref]
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