Wilbur Thompson
(1921-2013)

American track and field athlete – Wilbur Thompson was born in Frankfort (City in South Dakota, United States) on April 6th, 1921 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on December 25th, 2013 at the age of 92. Today Wilbur Thompson would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Wilbur Thompson when he died?

Wilbur Thompson died in 2013 at the age of 92.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 6th, 1921 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Frankfort City in South Dakota, United States
Death Date	December 25th, 2013 (Wednesday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Wilbur Thompson

Birthday

When was Wilbur Thompson born?

Wilbur Thompson was born on April 6th, 1921.

Death

When did Wilbur Thompson die?

Wilbur Thompson died on December 25th, 2013 at the age of 92 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Wilbur Thompson would be 103 years old.