Deaths in...
398 Notable deaths
in Manhattan
Norman Podhoretz
American writer (1930–2025).
Born January 16th, 1930 in Brownsville.
Died December 16th, 2025 at 95 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Harold Lasswell
American political scientist (1902-1978).
Born February 13th, 1902 in Donnellson.
Died December 18th, 1978 at 76 years old in Manhattan.
Samuel Pisar
American lawyer (1929–2015).
Born March 18th, 1929 in Białystok.
Died July 28th, 2015 at 86 years old in Manhattan (pneumonia).
Massimo Vignelli
Italian designer (1931-2014).
Born January 10th, 1931 in Milan. [ref]
Died May 27th, 2014 at 83 years old in Manhattan (disease). [ref]
Bob Simon
Cbs news television correspondent (1941–2015).
Born May 29th, 1941 in The Bronx.
Died February 11th, 2015 at 73 years old in Manhattan (traffic collision). [ref]
Cliff Gorman
American actor (1936-2002).
Born October 13th, 1936 in Queens.
Died September 5th, 2002 at 65 years old in Manhattan (leukemia).
Josephine Hutchinson
American actress (1903-1998).
Born October 12th, 1903 in Seattle.
Died June 4th, 1998 at 94 years old in Manhattan (disease).
Jacques d'Amboise
American dancer and choreographer (1934-2021).
Born July 28th, 1934 in Dedham.
Died May 2nd, 2021 at 86 years old in Manhattan (stroke). [ref]
Jobriath
American singer (1946–1983).
Born December 14th, 1946 in Philadelphia.
Died August 3rd, 1983 at 36 years old in Manhattan (death from AIDS-related complications).
Victor Argo
American actor (1934–2004).
Born November 5th, 1934 in The Bronx.
Died April 7th, 2004 at 69 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer).
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