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398 Notable deaths
in Manhattan
Patricia Kennedy Lawford
American socialite (1924-2006); younger sister of john f. kennedy.
Born May 6th, 1924 in Brookline.
Died September 17th, 2006 at 82 years old in Manhattan (pneumonia). [ref]
David Dinkins
106th mayor of new york city from 1990 to 1994.
Born July 10th, 1927 in Trenton.
Died November 23rd, 2020 at 93 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Barbara Cushing
American editor and socialite (1915-1978).
Born July 5th, 1915 in Boston.
Died July 6th, 1978 at 63 years old in Manhattan (lung cancer).
John C. Frémont
American politician, explorer and military officer (1813–1890).
Born January 21st, 1813 in Savannah. [ref]
Died July 13th, 1890 at 77 years old in Manhattan (peritonitis). [ref]
Cheslie Kryst
American television correspondent, model, miss usa 2019 (1991–2022).
Born April 28th, 1991 in Jackson.
Died January 30th, 2022 at 30 years old in Manhattan (suicide by jumping from height). [ref]
William Henry Vanderbilt
American businessman and philanthropist (1821–1885).
Born May 8th, 1821 in New Brunswick.
Died December 8th, 1885 at 64 years old in Manhattan.
Fay Wray
Actress (1907-2004).
Born September 15th, 1907 in Cardston.
Died August 8th, 2004 at 96 years old in Manhattan (disease).
Brian Thompson
American businessman (1974–2024).
Born July 10th, 1974 in Ames. [ref]
Died December 4th, 2024 at 50 years old in Manhattan (gunshot wound). [ref]
Meir Kahane
Rabbi, writer and far right american-israeli politician (1932–1990).
Born August 1st, 1932 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died November 5th, 1990 at 58 years old in Manhattan (gunshot wound).
William Goldman
American novelist, screenwriter and playwright (1931-2018).
Born August 12th, 1931 in Highland Park.
Died November 16th, 2018 at 87 years old in Manhattan (pneumonia, colorectal cancer). [ref]
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