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August 12th
150 Notable deaths
Aino Pervik
Estonian writer (1932–2025).
Born April 22nd, 1932 in Rakvere.
Died August 12th, 2025 at 93 years old [ref]
Zaid al-Rifai
Former prime minister of jordan (1936–2024).
Born November 27th, 1936 in Amman.
Died August 12th, 2024 at 87 years old [ref]
Bjarne Andersson
Cross-country skier.
Born April 28th, 1940 in Motala.
Died August 12th, 2004 at 64 years old in Mora. [ref]
Georgi Raykov
Bulgarian wrestler (1953-2006).
Born October 18th, 1953 in Sofia.
Died August 12th, 2006 at 52 years old in Koprivshtitsa (myocardial infarction).
Massinet Sorcinelli
Basketball player.
Born February 27th, 1922 in São Paulo.
Died August 12th, 1971 at 49 years old
Thomas Johnson
Cyclist.
Born December 30th, 1886 in Fulham. [ref]
Died August 12th, 1966 at 79 years old in London Borough of Bromley.
Berit Lindholm
Swedish actor and singer (1934-2023).
Born October 18th, 1934 in Stockholm.
Died August 12th, 2023 at 88 years old in Sköndal. [ref]
René Tirard
French sprinter.
Born July 20th, 1899 in Le Havre. [ref]
Died August 12th, 1977 at 78 years old in Clichy. [ref]
James Stewart
Basketball player from canada.
Born July 10th, 1910 in Kingsville.
Died August 12th, 1990 at 80 years old in Windsor.
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