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December 22nd
177 Notable deaths
Fritz Künzli
Swiss footballer (1946-2019).
Born January 8th, 1946 in Glarus.
Died December 22nd, 2019 at 73 years old in Zollikerberg (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Ervin Lázár
Hungarian writer.
Born May 5th, 1936 in Budapest. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 2006 at 70 years old in Budapest (respiratory failure). [ref]
Bernhoff Hansen
Olympic wrestler (1877-1950).
Born August 17th, 1877 in Saltdal.
Died December 22nd, 1950 at 73 years old in Smithtown.
Rochus Gliese
German film director and actor (1891-1978).
Born January 6th, 1891 in Berlin.
Died December 22nd, 1978 at 87 years old in Berlin.
Vera Gebuhr
Danish actress (1916-2014).
Born May 15th, 1916 in Odense.
Died December 22nd, 2014 at 98 years old in Gentofte Municipality.
Jean Malaquais
French writer (1908-1998).
Born April 11th, 1908 in Warsaw.
Died December 22nd, 1998 at 90 years old in Geneva. [ref]
Augusto Rollandin
Italian politician (1949–2024).
Born June 13th, 1949 in Brusson.
Died December 22nd, 2024 at 75 years old in Aosta. [ref]
Srboljub Krivokuća
Serbian footballer (1928-2002).
Born March 14th, 1928 in Ivanjica. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 2002 at 74 years old in Belgrade. [ref]
Anton Tkáč
Slovak biker (1951–2022).
Born March 30th, 1951 in Lozorno. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 2022 at 71 years old in Bratislava. [ref]
Asen Zlatarov
Bulgarian scientist.
Born February 4th, 1885 in Haskovo. [ref]
Died December 22nd, 1936 at 51 years old in Vienna.
Deaths 131 to 140 of 177
Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough. William Saroyan