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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Robert S. Woodworth
American psychologist & scholar (1869–1962).
Born October 17th, 1869 in Belchertown.
Died July 4th, 1962 at 92 years old in New York City.
Peter Blau
American sociologist.
Born February 7th, 1918 in Vienna.
Died March 12th, 2002 at 84 years old in New York City.
Alexander Schmemann
Christian theologian (1921-1983).
Born September 13th, 1921 in Tallinn.
Died December 13th, 1983 at 62 years old in New York City.
Ralph Nelson Elliott
American accountant (1871-1948).
Born July 28th, 1871 in Marysville.
Died January 15th, 1948 at 76 years old in New York City.
Adrienne Ames
American actress (1907–1947).
Born August 3rd, 1907 in Fort Worth.
Died May 31st, 1947 at 39 years old in New York City (cancer).
Clarence Day
American writer (1874–1935).
Born November 18th, 1874 in New York City.
Died December 28th, 1935 at 61 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Booker Ervin
American saxophonist (1930–1970).
Born October 31st, 1930 in Denison.
Died August 31st, 1970 at 39 years old in New York City (kidney disease). [ref]
Ray Bryant
American pianist (1931–2011).
Born December 24th, 1931 in Philadelphia.
Died June 2nd, 2011 at 79 years old in New York City. [ref]
Howard Lindsay
American theatrical producer, director, playwright, librettist and actor (1889–1968).
Born March 29th, 1889 in New York City.
Died February 11th, 1968 at 78 years old in New York City (disease).
John Alexander
American actor (1897-1982).
Born November 29th, 1897 in Newport.
Died July 13th, 1982 at 84 years old in New York City (disease).
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