List of Famous people who died at 85

Eigil Nansen was the son of architect and humanist Odd Nansen and the grandson of explorer and humanist Fridtjof Nansen.

Gian Tommaso Scarascia Mugnozza is an Italian agronomist and geneticist. He was born in Rome, Italy.

Giacomo Mancini was an Italian politician and lawyer.

Elizabeth George Speare was an American writer of children's books, best known for historical novels including two Newbery Medal winners. She has been called one of America's 100 most popular writers for children and some of her work has become mandatory reading in many schools throughout the nation. Indeed, because her books have sold so well she is also cited as one of the Educational Paperback Association's top 100 authors.

Irene Worth, CBE was an American stage and screen actress who became one of the leading stars of the British and American theatre. She pronounced her given name with three syllables: "I-REE-nee".

Maidie Ruth Norman was an American radio, stage, film, and television actress, and instructor in African-American literature and theater.

Feodora Schenk was an Austrian athlete. She competed in the women's high jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics.