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Dead at age 87

1,891 Notable deaths

Andrzej Maria Deskur

Catholic cardinal (1924-2011).

Born February 29th, 1924 in Sancygniów.

Died September 3rd, 2011 at 87 years old in Rome, Vatican City. [ref]

Marcel Kint

Belgian cyclist (1914–2002).

Born September 20th, 1914 in Zwevegem.

Died March 23rd, 2002 at 87 years old in Kortrijk.

Irene Steer

British swimmer, olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder.

Born August 10th, 1889 in Cardiff.

Died April 18th, 1977 at 87 years old in Cardiff.

Herzl Rosenblum

Israeli politician and journalist (1903-1991).

Born August 14th, 1903 in Kaunas.

Died February 1st, 1991 at 87 years old in Tel Aviv.

Todor Pavlov

Regent of bulgaria (1890–1977).

Born February 14th, 1890 in Štip. [ref]

Died May 8th, 1977 at 87 years old in Sofia. [ref]

Emilio Recoba

Uruguayan footballer (1904-1992).

Born November 3rd, 1904 in Palermo.

Died September 12th, 1992 at 87 years old

Karl Stein

German mathematician (1913–2000).

Born January 1st, 1913 in Hamm.

Died October 19th, 2000 at 87 years old in Ebersbach an der Fils.

Marisa de Leza

Spanish actor.

Born June 9th, 1933 in Madrid.

Died October 13th, 2020 at 87 years old in Madrid. [ref]

Erich-Heinrich Clößner

German general and knight's cross recipient (1888–1976).

Born September 17th, 1888 in Giessen.

Died March 28th, 1976 at 87 years old in Constance.

Bob Clotworthy

American diver and coach (1931–2018).

Born May 8th, 1931 in Newark.

Died June 1st, 2018 at 87 years old in Salt Lake City. [ref]

Deaths 1391 to 1400 of 1891

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