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César Menotti, former head coach of Argentina’s national team, succumbed at 85.
OJ Simpson, the iconic American football player and cultural figure, passed away at 76.
Washington Rodrigues, a celebrated sports commentator, died at 87, alongside the journalist Antero Greco at 69.
Athletes Across Disciplines
Various athletes from different sports also left us this year:
Wilson Fitipal: The Formula 1 driver passed away at 80 in February.
Kelvin Kipt, an ex-marathon runner, died at a young age of 24.
Joana Neves, a Paralympic swimmer who inspired many, succumbed at 37.
Dudu, a former Palmeiras player, passed at 84 in June.
Magila, an ex-boxer, died at the age of 66.