January 12th
191 Notable deaths
Arne Næss
Norwegian philosopher and mountain climber (1912-2009).
Born January 27th, 1912 in Slemdal.
Died January 12th, 2009 at 96 years old in Oslo. [ref]
Kinji Fukasaku
Japanese film director and screenwriter.
Born July 3rd, 1930 in Mito. [ref]
Died January 12th, 2003 at 72 years old in Tokyo (cancer, prostate cancer). [ref]
Dave Sime
American olympic sprinter, multi-sport athlete, and a pioneering ophthalmologist, who won a silver medal in the 100-meter dash at the 1960 olympic games.
Born July 25th, 1936 in Paterson.
Died January 12th, 2016 at 79 years old in Miami (cancer).
Holland Smith
United states marine corps general.
Born April 20th, 1882 in Alabama.
Died January 12th, 1967 at 84 years old in San Diego.
Gerrie Coetzee
South african boxer.
Born April 8th, 1955 in Boksburg.
Died January 12th, 2023 at 67 years old in Cape Town (cancer). [ref]
Henri-Georges Clouzot
French film director, screenwriter and producer (1907–1977).
Born November 20th, 1907 in Niort.
Died January 12th, 1977 at 69 years old in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Luiz Bonfá
Brazilian musician (1922–2001).
Born October 17th, 1922 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died January 12th, 2001 at 78 years old in Rio de Janeiro (prostate cancer).
Marc Davis
American artist and animator (1913-2000).
Born March 30th, 1913 in Bakersfield.
Died January 12th, 2000 at 86 years old in Glendale. [ref]
Paul Picerni
American actor (1922-2011).
Born December 1st, 1922 in New York City.
Died January 12th, 2011 at 88 years old in Palmdale (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Piero Taruffi
Italian racing driver.
Born October 12th, 1906 in Albano Laziale.
Died January 12th, 1988 at 81 years old in Rome.
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It’s better to burn out than to fade away. Neil Young