Person in history
Denis Law
Denis Law, Scottish footballer (born 1940)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2025 · January 17
Their story
Who they were
Denis Law, Scottish footballer (born 1940)
Why this date
Denis Law appears on our January 17 calendar for 2025 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Denis Law
When did Denis Law die?
January 17 2025.
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