Rudi Gernreich
(1922-1985)

Rudi Gernreich in 1951 Rudi Gernreich in 1951 at a Mattachine Society meeting. Foto: Jim Gruber / Public Domain

American fashion designer and gay activist (1922-1985) – Rudi Gernreich was born in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria) on August 8th, 1922 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on April 21st, 1985 at the age of 62. Today Rudi Gernreich would be 101 years old.

Age

how old was Rudi Gernreich when he died?

Rudi Gernreich died in 1985 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 8th, 1922 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Vienna Capital of and state in Austria
Death Date	April 21st, 1985 (Sunday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Rudi Gernreich

Birthday

When was Rudi Gernreich born?

Rudi Gernreich was born on August 8th, 1922.

Death

When did Rudi Gernreich die?

Rudi Gernreich died on April 21st, 1985 at the age of 62 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Rudi Gernreich would be 101 years old.