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398 Notable deaths
in Manhattan
Varina Davis
Second wife of president jefferson davis and first lady of the confederate states (1826–1906).
Born May 7th, 1826 in Natchez.
Died October 16th, 1906 at 80 years old in Manhattan.
Harry Winston
American jeweller (1896–1978).
Born March 1st, 1896 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died December 28th, 1978 at 82 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Charles Coburn
American film, theater actor (1877–1961).
Born June 19th, 1877 in Savannah.
Died August 30th, 1961 at 84 years old in Manhattan (myocardial infarction).
Meena Alexander
Poet, scholar, and writer (1951-2018).
Born February 17th, 1951 in Prayagraj. [ref]
Died November 21st, 2018 at 67 years old in Manhattan (endometrial cancer). [ref]
Frank Stella
American painter and printmaker (1936–2024).
Born May 12th, 1936 in Malden.
Died May 4th, 2024 at 87 years old in Manhattan (lymphoma). [ref]
Ira Levin
American novelist, playwright (1929–2007).
Born August 27th, 1929 in The Bronx.
Died November 12th, 2007 at 78 years old in Manhattan (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Tony Roberts
American actor (1939–2025).
Born October 22nd, 1939 in Manhattan.
Died February 7th, 2025 at 85 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer). [ref]
Claes Oldenburg
American sculptor and printmaker (1929–2022).
Born January 28th, 1929 in Stockholm, Malmö.
Died July 18th, 2022 at 93 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
American sculptor (1875-1942).
Born January 9th, 1875 in Manhattan.
Died April 18th, 1942 at 67 years old in Manhattan (endocarditis).
Laurie Bird
American actress, photographer (1953–1979).
Born September 26th, 1953 in Glen Cove.
Died June 15th, 1979 at 25 years old in Manhattan (drug overdose).
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