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August 23rd
159 Notable deaths
Rosita Quintana
Argentine-born mexican actress, singer and songwriter (1925-2021).
Born July 16th, 1925 in Buenos Aires.
Died August 23rd, 2021 at 96 years old in Mexico City (surgical complications). [ref]
Bruno Loerzer
Officer in the german luftstreitkräfte during world war i and luftwaffe during world war ii.
Born January 22nd, 1891 in Berlin.
Died August 23rd, 1960 at 69 years old in Hamburg.
Larry Laudan
American philosopher (1941–2022).
Born October 16th, 1941 in Austin.
Died August 23rd, 2022 at 80 years old [ref]
Sybil Jason
American actress (1927-2011).
Born November 23rd, 1927 in Cape Town.
Died August 23rd, 2011 at 83 years old in Northridge. [ref]
Fulco Ruffo di Calabria
Italian flying ace (1884-1946).
Born August 12th, 1884 in Naples.
Died August 23rd, 1946 at 62 years old in Ronchi.
Creed Taylor
American record producer.
Born May 13th, 1929 in Lynchburg.
Died August 23rd, 2022 at 93 years old [ref]
Roberto Assagioli
Italian psychiatrist and pioneer (1888-1974).
Born February 27th, 1888 in Venice. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1974 at 86 years old in Capolona. [ref]
Albert Ebossé Bodjongo
Cameroonian footballer (1989-2014).
Born October 6th, 1989 in Douala.
Died August 23rd, 2014 at 24 years old in Tizi Ouzou.
Guy Ligier
French rugby union footballer, and racecar driver.
Born July 12th, 1930 in Vichy. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2015 at 85 years old in Nevers. [ref]
Gilbert Taylor
British cinematographer.
Born April 12th, 1914 in Bushey.
Died August 23rd, 2013 at 99 years old in Newport.
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Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there’s a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see. Helen Keller (Remember that Helen Keller was blind)