Jess Willard
(1881-1968)

American boxer – Jess Willard was born in Kansas (State of the United States of America) on December 29th, 1881 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on December 15th, 1968 at the age of 86. Today Jess Willard would be 142 years old.

Age

how old was Jess Willard when he died?

Jess Willard died in 1968 at the age of 86.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 29th, 1881 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Kansas State of the United States of America
Death Date	December 15th, 1968 (Sunday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Jess Willard

Birthday

When was Jess Willard born?

Jess Willard was born on December 29th, 1881.

Death

When did Jess Willard die?

Jess Willard died on December 15th, 1968 at the age of 86 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Jess Willard would be 142 years old.