1906–1975
Josephine Baker
American-born French dancer, singer and actress
68years old at death
25,150days lived
47%of the people on this site died younger
Josephine Baker was born on 3 June 1906 and died on 12 April 1975, aged 68 years and 313 days. That is 25,150 days in all.
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