1904–1984
Johnny Weissmuller
American swimmer, water polo player, and actor
79years old at death
29,086days lived
70%of the people on this site died younger
Johnny Weissmuller was born on 2 June 1904 and died on 20 January 1984, aged 79 years and 232 days. That is 29,086 days in all.
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