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Fanny Blankers-Koen Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!

Fanny Blankers-Koen died at age 85, impressive. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding runner Fanny Blankers-Koen's death.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Dutch athlete who won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics, winning the 100 and 200 meters, the 80 meter hurdles, and the 4 x 100 meter relay. She also won 5 European titles and 58 Dutch championships.

She married her coach, Jan Blankers, a year after competing in the Olympics. 

How did Fanny Blankers-Koen die?

Fanny Blankers-Koen's death was caused by alzheimer's disease.

Information about the death of Fanny Blankers-Koen
Cause of deathAlzheimer's Disease
Age of death85 years
ProfessionRunner
BirthdayApril 26, 1918
Death dateJanuary 25, 2004
Place of deathN/A
Place of burialN/A