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December 2nd
195 Notable deaths
Ernst Larsen
Norwegian steeplechase and long-distance runner (1926-2015).
Born July 18th, 1926 in Trondheim.
Died December 2nd, 2015 at 89 years old in Trondheim. [ref]
Karin Lindberg
Swedish artistic gymnast (1929–2020).
Born October 6th, 1929 in Kalix.
Died December 2nd, 2020 at 91 years old in Örebro. [ref]
George Simpson
American athletics competitor (1908-1961).
Born September 21st, 1908 in Columbus.
Died December 2nd, 1961 at 53 years old in Columbus.
Yoshio Kikugawa
Japanese association football player and manager (1944-2022).
Born September 12th, 1944 in Fujieda.
Died December 2nd, 2022 at 78 years old in Kyoto (pneumonia). [ref]
Jaap Meijer
Dutch racing cyclist.
Born April 20th, 1905 in Amsterdam.
Died December 2nd, 1943 at 38 years old in Hoogstraten.
René Doumic
French critic and man of letters (1860-1937).
Born March 7th, 1860 in 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
Died December 2nd, 1937 at 77 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Vasil Amashukeli
Georgian film director and cinematographer (1886–1977).
Born March 14th, 1886 in Kutaisi.
Died December 2nd, 1977 at 91 years old in Tbilisi.
Bibiano Zapirain
Uruguayan footballer (1919-2000).
Born December 2nd, 1919 in Tomás Gomensoro.
Died December 2nd, 2000 at 81 years old in Bogotá.
Ingrid Wigernæs
Norwegian cross-country skier.
Born February 22nd, 1928 in Hemsedal Municipality.
Died December 2nd, 2023 at 95 years old in Hemsedal Municipality. [ref]
Alfredo Dinale
Racing cyclist (1900–1976).
Born March 11th, 1900 in Marostica.
Died December 2nd, 1976 at 76 years old in Vicenza.
Deaths 171 to 180 of 195
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