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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
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