Willi Heeks
(1922-1996)

Racecar driver – Willi Heeks was born in Emsbüren (Municipality of Germany) on February 13th, 1922 and died in Bocholt (Town in the district of Borken, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on August 13th, 1996 at the age of 74. Today Willi Heeks would be 104 years old.

Age

how old was Willi Heeks when he died?

Willi Heeks died in 1996 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 13th, 1922 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Emsbüren Municipality of Germany
Death Date	August 13th, 1996 (Tuesday)
Death place	Bocholt Town in the district of Borken, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Willi Heeks

Birthday

When was Willi Heeks born?

Willi Heeks was born on February 13th, 1922.

Death

When did Willi Heeks die?

Willi Heeks died on August 13th, 1996 at the age of 74 in Bocholt (Town in the district of Borken, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Today Willi Heeks would be 104 years old.