Wally Ris
(1924-1989)

American swimmer – Wally Ris was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on January 4th, 1924 and died in Mission Viejo (City in Orange County, California, United States) on December 25th, 1989 at the age of 65. Today Wally Ris would be 100 years old.

Age

how old was Wally Ris when he died?

Wally Ris died in 1989 at the age of 65.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 4th, 1924 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	December 25th, 1989 (Monday)
Death place	Mission Viejo City in Orange County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Wally Ris

Birthday

When was Wally Ris born?

Wally Ris was born on January 4th, 1924.

Death

When did Wally Ris die?

Wally Ris died on December 25th, 1989 at the age of 65 in Mission Viejo (City in Orange County, California, United States). Today Wally Ris would be 100 years old.