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2,140 Notable deaths
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Johann Koplenig
Austrian politician (1891-1968).
Born May 15th, 1891 in Gitschtal.
Died December 13th, 1968 at 77 years old in Vienna (cancer).
Harry Bild
Swedish association football player.
Born December 18th, 1936 in Växjö.
Died January 16th, 2025 at 88 years old in Växjö (cancer). [ref]
Cheryl Walker
American actress (1918-1971).
Born August 1st, 1918 in South Pasadena.
Died October 24th, 1971 at 53 years old in Pasadena (cancer).
Eugen Beyer
Austrian feldmarschalleutnant (1882-1940).
Born February 18th, 1882 in Pohořelice. [ref]
Died July 25th, 1940 at 58 years old in Salzburg (cancer).
Erika Köth
German soprano (1925-1989).
Born September 15th, 1925 in Darmstadt.
Died February 21st, 1989 at 63 years old in Speyer (cancer).
Eddie Gribbon
Actor (1890-1965).
Born January 3rd, 1890 in New York City.
Died September 28th, 1965 at 75 years old in Hollywood (cancer).
Herman Heijermans
Dutch playwright (1864–1924).
Born December 3rd, 1864 in Rotterdam.
Died November 22nd, 1924 at 59 years old in Zandvoort (cancer).
Turrell V. Wylie
American tibetologist (1927–1984).
Born August 20th, 1927 in Durango.
Died August 25th, 1984 at 57 years old in Seattle (cancer).
Esa Pakarinen
Finnish actor and musician (1911–1989).
Born February 9th, 1911 in Rääkkylä.
Died April 28th, 1989 at 78 years old in Varkaus (cancer).
Hermann Neuberger
German football official (1919–1992).
Born December 12th, 1919 in Völklingen.
Died September 27th, 1992 at 72 years old in Homburg (cancer).
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