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1 Notable death
 by Alzheimer's disease, respiratory failure

Aaron Copland

American composer, composition teacher, writer, and conductor (1900-1990).

Born November 14th, 1900 in Brooklyn.

Died December 2nd, 1990 at 90 years old in Sleepy Hollow (Alzheimer's disease, respiratory failure).

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