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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Jean Kennedy Smith
American diplomat and united states ambassador to ireland; younger sister of john f. kennedy (1928-2020).
Born February 20th, 1928 in Boston.
Died June 17th, 2020 at 92 years old in New York City. [ref]
Lee Strasberg
American theatre director, actor and acting teacher (1901–1982).
Born November 17th, 1901 in Budaniv.
Died February 17th, 1982 at 80 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Bill Evans
American jazz pianist (1929–1980).
Born August 16th, 1929 in Plainfield.
Died September 15th, 1980 at 51 years old in New York City (liver cirrhosis).
Lillian Gish
American actress (1893–1993).
Born October 14th, 1893 in Springfield.
Died February 27th, 1993 at 99 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Ron Leibman
American actor (1937–2019).
Born October 11th, 1937 in New York City.
Died December 6th, 2019 at 82 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]
Geraldine Page
American actress (1924-1987).
Born November 22nd, 1924 in Kirksville.
Died June 13th, 1987 at 62 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Salvatore Maranzano
Organized crime figure from the town of castellammare del golfo, sicily.
Born July 31st, 1886 in Castellammare del Golfo.
Died September 10th, 1931 at 45 years old in New York City (gunshot wound, stab wound).
Lead Belly
American folk and blues musician (1888–1949).
Born January 20th, 1888 in Mooringsport. [ref]
Died December 6th, 1949 at 61 years old in New York City (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Edward Said
Palestinian-american professor (1935–2003).
Born November 1st, 1935 in Jerusalem.
Died September 25th, 2003 at 67 years old in New York City (leukemia). [ref]
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Death: something like birth, a natural mystery, elements that split and recombine. Not an embarrassing thing. Not an offense to reason, or our nature. Marcus Aurelius