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August 25th
164 Notable deaths
Rudy Van Gelder
American recording engineer (1924-2016).
Born November 2nd, 1924 in Jersey City.
Died August 25th, 2016 at 91 years old in Englewood Cliffs. [ref]
Kevin Duckworth
American professional basketball player.
Born April 1st, 1964 in Harvey. [ref]
Died August 25th, 2008 at 44 years old in Gleneden Beach (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Sonia Rykiel
French fashion designer.
Born May 25th, 1930 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died August 25th, 2016 at 86 years old in 7th arrondissement of Paris (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Prince Jean d’Orléans
Head of the house of orléans (1874-1940).
Born September 4th, 1874 in 8th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died August 25th, 1940 at 65 years old in Larache. [ref]
Stanley Bruce
Australian politician, eighth prime minister of australia (1883-1967).
Born April 15th, 1883 in Melbourne.
Died August 25th, 1967 at 84 years old in London.
Willis Augustus Lee
Admiral (1888-1945).
Born May 11th, 1888 in Owen County.
Died August 25th, 1945 at 57 years old in Portland (myocardial infarction).
Michel Siffre
French cave explorer (1939–2024).
Born January 3rd, 1939 in Nice.
Died August 25th, 2024 at 85 years old in Nice. [ref]
Karen Dior
Transgender adult film performer, director, singer (1967–2004).
Born February 14th, 1967 in Missouri.
Died August 25th, 2004 at 37 years old in Los Angeles (viral hepatitis).
Ivan Stambolić
President of serbia (1936-2000).
Born November 5th, 1936 in Ivanjica.
Died August 25th, 2000 at 63 years old in Fruška Gora.
Eugene Nida
Linguist (1914-2011).
Born November 11th, 1914 in Oklahoma City.
Died August 25th, 2011 at 96 years old in Madrid. [ref]
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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)