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May 7th
179 Notable deaths
William Meyers
Boxer (1943-2014).
Born July 23rd, 1943 in Johannesburg.
Died May 7th, 2014 at 70 years old in Edenvale.
Fred Kelly
American hurdler (1891–1974).
Born September 12th, 1891 in Orange.
Died May 7th, 1974 at 82 years old in Medford.
Luis Brunetto
Argentine athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump..
Born October 27th, 1901 in Rosario.
Died May 7th, 1968 at 66 years old in Temperley.
István Hasznos
Hungarian water polo player (1924–1998).
Born December 8th, 1924 in Szolnok.
Died May 7th, 1998 at 73 years old in Szolnok.
Eilert Määttä
Swedish ice hockey player (1935–2011).
Born September 22nd, 1935 in Kiruna.
Died May 7th, 2011 at 75 years old in Södertälje. [ref]
Anthony Nunn
British field hockey player.
Born May 24th, 1927 in Hambledon.
Died May 7th, 2025 at 97 years old [ref]
Alfredo Pezzana
Fencer (1893-1986).
Born March 31st, 1893 in Chivasso.
Died May 7th, 1986 at 93 years old in Turin.
Axel Norling
Gymnast, diver, and tug of war competitor.
Born April 16th, 1884 in Stockholm.
Died May 7th, 1964 at 80 years old in Stockholm.
Geoffrey Holmes
Ice hockey player.
Born February 19th, 1894 in Toronto.
Died May 7th, 1964 at 70 years old
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