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What Happened This Year 1998

All Events 121 Births 241 Deaths 362

People Who Died in 1998

Rolf Botvid

Swedish actor and screenwriter

Born

December 26th, 1915 109 years ago

Died

1998 27 years ago — 83 years old

Born in Sweden in 1915, a prominent actor and screenwriter emerged in the film industry. This individual gained recognition for performances in the 1950 films 'Kopps' and 'Kungen av Dalarna'. Contributions to Swedish cinema extended beyond acting, as writing and directing played significant roles in a career spanning several decades. Work within Scandinavian film contributed to the narrative and technical development of local cinema, highlighting various social themes and character studies. This figure's influence persisted until death in 1998.

Jean Shiley

High jumper and Olympic gold medalist

Born

November 20th, 1911 114 years ago

Died

1998 27 years ago — 87 years old

An American high jumper achieved significant success in the early 20th century. Competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, securing the gold medal in high jump. Set several world records during her athletic career and was a pioneering female athlete in her sport. Continued to influence the sport after her competitive career ended.