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February 8th
207 Notable deaths
Gustav Schuft
Gymnast.
Born June 16th, 1878 in Berlin.
Died February 8th, 1948 at 69 years old in Cottbus.
Richard Draeger
American rower (1937–2016).
Born September 22nd, 1937 in Pasadena.
Died February 8th, 2016 at 78 years old in Novato.
Eugen Deutsch
German weightlifter (1907–1945).
Born November 9th, 1907 in Ludwigshafen.
Died February 8th, 1945 at 37 years old in Großsteinhausen.
Gildo Arena
Italian swimmer and water polo player.
Born February 25th, 1922 in Naples.
Died February 8th, 2005 at 82 years old in Naples.
Oto Grigalka
Latvian athletics competitor (1925-1993).
Born June 28th, 1925 in Madona.
Died February 8th, 1993 at 67 years old in Madona.
Daniel Soubeyran
French rower (1875-1959).
Born August 11th, 1875 in Dieulefit.
Died February 8th, 1959 at 83 years old in Turin.
Eugenia Osterberger
Spanish composer.
Born December 20th, 1852 in Santiago de Compostela.
Died February 8th, 1932 at 79 years old in Nice.
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It’s better to burn out than to fade away. Neil Young