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May 12th
180 Notable deaths
Michel Piccoli
French actor (1925–2020).
Born December 27th, 1925 in Paris, 13th arrondissement of Paris.
Died May 12th, 2020 at 94 years old in Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle (stroke). [ref]
Jean Dubuffet
Artist from france (1901-1985).
Born July 31st, 1901 in Le Havre. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1985 at 83 years old in 6th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Julius La Rosa
Italian-american traditional popular music singer.
Born January 2nd, 1930 in Brooklyn.
Died May 12th, 2016 at 86 years old in Crivitz (disease). [ref]
Martin Lings
English writer and scholar (1909-2005).
Born January 24th, 1909 in Burnage.
Died May 12th, 2005 at 96 years old in Westerham.
Eugène Ysaÿe
Belgian violinist, composer and conductor.
Born July 16th, 1858 in Liège. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1931 at 72 years old in City of Brussels (diabetes). [ref]
Władysław Anders
Polish army general (1892-1970).
Born August 11th, 1892 in Błonie, powiat kutnowski.
Died May 12th, 1970 at 77 years old in London.
Mia Martini
Italian singer (1947–1995).
Born September 20th, 1947 in Bagnara Calabra.
Died May 12th, 1995 at 47 years old in Cardano al Campo (heart failure).
Benjamin Sheares
2nd president of singapore (1907-1981).
Born August 12th, 1907 in Singapore.
Died May 12th, 1981 at 73 years old in Singapore (disease).
Didi
Brazilian footballer (1928–2001).
Born October 8th, 1928 in Campos dos Goytacazes. [ref]
Died May 12th, 2001 at 72 years old in Rio de Janeiro (infectious disease).
Saul Steinberg
American cartoonist (1914-1999).
Born June 15th, 1914 in Râmnicu Sărat. [ref]
Died May 12th, 1999 at 84 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Deaths 31 to 40 of 180
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