List of Famous people who died at 85

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Charles Francis Richter

First Name Charles

Last Name Richter

Born on April 26, 1900

Died on September 30, 1985 (aged 85)

Born in United States of America, Ohio

Charles Francis Richter ; April 26, 1900 – September 30, 1985) was an American seismologist and physicist.

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Wu Zuguang

First Name Wu

Last Name Zuguang

Born on April 21, 1917

Died on April 9, 2003 (aged 85)

Born in People's Republic of China

Wu Zuguang was a Chinese playwright, film director and social critic who has been called a "legendary figure in Chinese art and literary circles". He authored more than 40 plays and film scripts, including the patriotic drama City of Phoenix, one of the most influential plays during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and Return on a Snowy Night, which is generally considered his masterpiece. He directed The Soul of the Nation, Hong Kong's first colour film, based on his own historical drama Song of Righteousness.

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