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Dead at age 97
442 Notable deaths
Ayşe Dittanova
Crimean tatar actress (1918–2015).
Born February 27th, 1918 in Yalta.
Died November 15th, 2015 at 97 years old in New York City. [ref]
Idy Hegnauer
Swiss nurse and peace activist (1909-2006).
Born September 12th, 1909 in Obfelden.
Died November 19th, 2006 at 97 years old in Affoltern am Albis.
David Hall
American middle distance runner (1875-1972).
Born May 1st, 1875 in Sherbrooke.
Died May 27th, 1972 at 97 years old in Seattle.
Jean Pierre Marie Orchampt
Roman catholic bishop (1923-2021).
Born December 9th, 1923 in Vesoul.
Died August 21st, 2021 at 97 years old in Angers. [ref]
Henry Barraud
French composer (1900–1997).
Born April 23rd, 1900 in Bordeaux.
Died December 28th, 1997 at 97 years old in Saint-Maurice.
Vera Kuzmina
Soviet actress (1923–2021).
Born November 16th, 1923 in Yanshikhovo-Norvashi.
Died October 22nd, 2021 at 97 years old in Cheboksary. [ref]
Maýa Gulyýewa
Soviet and turkmen opera singer and actress (1920–2018).
Born May 1st, 1920 in Abadan Etrap. [ref]
Died April 27th, 2018 at 97 years old in Ashgabat. [ref]
Alphonse Matejka
Swiss linguist (1902-1999).
Born January 9th, 1902 in St. Gallen.
Died October 27th, 1999 at 97 years old in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
John Peake
British field hockey player (1924–2022).
Born August 26th, 1924 in Cambridge.
Died March 30th, 2022 at 97 years old [ref]
George Baird
Athletics competitor (1907–2004).
Born March 5th, 1907 in Grand Island.
Died September 4th, 2004 at 97 years old in Rhinebeck.
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