Deaths in...
1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Ray Ewry
American track and field athlete (1873–1937).
Born October 14th, 1873 in Lafayette.
Died September 29th, 1937 at 63 years old in New York City.
Ruth Donnelly
Actress (1896-1982).
Born May 17th, 1896 in Trenton.
Died November 17th, 1982 at 86 years old in New York City.
June Mathis
American screenwriter, producer and film studio executive (1887-1927).
Born June 30th, 1892 in Leadville. [ref]
Died July 26th, 1927 at 35 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Nathaniel Parker Willis
American magazine writer, editor, and publisher (1806-1867).
Born January 20th, 1806 in Portland.
Died January 20th, 1867 at 61 years old in New York City.
Günter Blobel
German american biologist (1999 nobel prize).
Born May 21st, 1936 in Niegosławice. [ref]
Died February 18th, 2018 at 81 years old in New York City (prostate cancer). [ref]
Maurice Prendergast
American-canadian artist (1858-1924).
Born October 10th, 1858 in St. John's.
Died February 1st, 1924 at 65 years old in New York City.
Paul Terry
Cartoonist, screenwriter, film director (1887-1971).
Born February 19th, 1887 in San Mateo.
Died October 25th, 1971 at 84 years old in New York City (disease).
James Rizzi
American pop artist (1950-2011).
Born October 5th, 1950 in New York City.
Died December 26th, 2011 at 61 years old in New York City. [ref]
George Platt Lynes
American photographer (1907-1955).
Born April 15th, 1907 in East Orange.
Died December 6th, 1955 at 48 years old in New York City.
Lucy Dawidowicz
American historian and writer (1915–1990).
Born June 16th, 1915 in New York City.
Died December 5th, 1990 at 75 years old in New York City (disease).
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