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398 Notable deaths
in Manhattan
Charles Gwathmey
American architect (1938–2009).
Born June 19th, 1938 in Charlotte.
Died August 3rd, 2009 at 71 years old in Manhattan (cancer, esophageal cancer). [ref]
Mitch Leigh
American composer (1928-2014).
Born January 30th, 1928 in Brooklyn.
Died March 16th, 2014 at 86 years old in Manhattan.
James Kirkwood, Jr.
American playwright, author and actor (1924-1989).
Born August 22nd, 1924 in Hollywood.
Died April 22nd, 1989 at 64 years old in Manhattan (spinal cord neoplasm).
Joel Shapiro
American sculptor (1941–2025).
Born September 27th, 1941 in New York City. [ref]
Died June 14th, 2025 at 83 years old in Manhattan (acute myeloid leukemia). [ref]
Naftali Herz Imber
Jewish poet, writer (1856–1909).
Born December 27th, 1856 in Zolochiv.
Died October 8th, 1909 at 52 years old in Manhattan.
Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin
Ethiopian writer (1936-2006).
Born August 17th, 1936 in Ethiopia.
Died February 25th, 2006 at 69 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Alexander Imich
Polish-born american chemist, parapsychologist, and supercentenarians (1903–2014).
Born February 4th, 1903 in Częstochowa.
Died June 8th, 2014 at 111 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Fanny Fern
American writer (1811–1872).
Born July 9th, 1811 in Portland. [ref]
Died October 10th, 1872 at 61 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Evelyn Berezin
American computer scientist (1925–2018).
Born April 12th, 1925 in The Bronx. [ref]
Died December 8th, 2018 at 93 years old in Manhattan.
Margalo Gillmore
American actress (1897-1986).
Born May 31st, 1897 in London.
Died June 30th, 1986 at 89 years old in Manhattan (cancer).
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