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August 23rd
166 Notable deaths
Marcelle Tinayre
French writer and journalist (1870–1948).
Born October 8th, 1870 in Tulle.
Died August 23rd, 1948 at 77 years old in Grosrouvre.
Walter D'Souza
Field hockey player (1920-1989).
Born December 16th, 1920 in Mbale City.
Died August 23rd, 1989 at 68 years old in Mumbai.
Valentina Prudskova
Russian fencer (1938-2020).
Born December 27th, 1938 in Yershov.
Died August 23rd, 2020 at 81 years old in Saratov (falling from height). [ref]
Maiola Kalili
American swimmer, olympic silver medalist (1909-1972).
Born November 3rd, 1909 in Honolulu.
Died August 23rd, 1972 at 62 years old in Los Angeles.
Arthur Russell
British athlete (1886-1972).
Born March 13th, 1886 in Walsall.
Died August 23rd, 1972 at 86 years old in Walsall.
Kai Larsen
Danish botanist (1926-2012).
Born November 15th, 1926 in Hillerød.
Died August 23rd, 2012 at 85 years old in Denmark.
Berit Mørdre Lammedal
Norwegian cross-country skier (1940-2016).
Born April 16th, 1940 in Nes. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2016 at 76 years old [ref]
José Luis Álvarez Álvarez
Spanish politician and diplomat (1930-2023).
Born April 4th, 1930 in Madrid.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 93 years old in Cartagena. [ref]
Enrique García
Argentine footballer (1912-1969).
Born November 20th, 1912 in Santa Fe.
Died August 23rd, 1969 at 56 years old in Santa Fe.
Henrik Hansen
Danish olympic wrestler (1920-2010).
Died August 23rd, 2010 at 90 years old in New London.
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Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light. But, if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity. Laughing Bull