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1,836 Notable deaths
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Rina Zaripova
Tatar translator, journalist and teacher, distinguished for her cultural contributions.
Born March 12th, 1941 in Meñnär.
Died January 10th, 2008 at 66 years old in Kazan (cancer). [ref]
José Song Sui-Wan
Chinese bishop.
Born May 16th, 1941 in Shanghai.
Died November 15th, 2012 at 71 years old in Campinas (cancer). [ref]
Rafael Palmero Ramos
Spanish priest and religious.
Born July 27th, 1936 in Morales de Rey.
Died March 8th, 2021 at 84 years old in Alicante (cancer). [ref]
Grant Turner
New zealand footballer (1958–2023).
Born October 7th, 1958 in Lower Hutt.
Died February 28th, 2023 at 64 years old in Tauranga (cancer). [ref]
Allen Morgan
American rower.
Born July 16th, 1925 in Seattle.
Died September 12th, 2011 at 86 years old in Seattle (cancer).
Geir Karlsen
Norwegian footballer (1948–2024).
Born September 18th, 1948 in Skien.
Died July 26th, 2024 at 75 years old in Skien (cancer). [ref]
Viguen
Iranian singer and actor.
Born November 23rd, 1929 in Hamadan.
Died October 26th, 2003 at 73 years old in Los Angeles (cancer).
José Carlos da Costa Araújo
Brazilian footballer (1962-2009).
Born February 7th, 1962 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died July 24th, 2009 at 47 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer). [ref]
Max Greger
German conductor and bandleader.
Born April 2nd, 1926 in Munich.
Died August 15th, 2015 at 89 years old in Munich (cancer). [ref]
Sagramor de Scuvero Brandão
Brazilian actress, radio and politic personality.
Born September 30th, 1921 in São Paulo.
Died October 9th, 1995 at 74 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer).
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