Ray Eames
(1912-1988)

American artist, designer, and filmmaker – Ray Eames was born in Sacramento (Capital city of California, United States) on December 15th, 1912 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on August 21st, 1988 at the age of 75. Today Ray Eames would be 111 years old.

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Age

how old was Ray Eames when he died?

Ray Eames died in 1988 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 15th, 1912 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Sacramento Capital city of California, United States
Death Date	August 21st, 1988 (Sunday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Ray Eames

Birthday

When was Ray Eames born?

Ray Eames was born on December 15th, 1912.

Death

When did Ray Eames die?

Ray Eames died on August 21st, 1988 at the age of 75 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Ray Eames would be 111 years old.