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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Mitchell Parish
American lyricist (1900–1993).
Born July 10th, 1900 in Lithuania.
Died March 31st, 1993 at 92 years old in New York City.
Jean Dixon
American stage and film actress (1896–1981).
Born July 14th, 1896 in Waterbury.
Died February 12th, 1981 at 84 years old in New York City.
Charles Anderson Dana
American journalist and government official (1819–1897).
Born August 8th, 1819 in Hinsdale. [ref]
Died October 17th, 1897 at 78 years old in New York City.
John McCloskey
Catholic cardinal (1810–1885).
Born March 10th, 1810 in Brooklyn.
Died October 10th, 1885 at 75 years old in New York City.
Ida Rolf
American biochemist, creator of rolfing (1896–1979).
Born May 19th, 1896 in The Bronx.
Died March 19th, 1979 at 82 years old in New York City. [ref]
Marilyn French
Novelist, critic (1929-2009).
Born November 21st, 1929 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died May 2nd, 2009 at 79 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Samuel Eilenberg
Polish mathematician (1913-1998).
Born September 30th, 1913 in Warsaw.
Died January 30th, 1998 at 84 years old in New York City. [ref]
David Tudor
American pianist and composer (1926–1996).
Born January 20th, 1926 in Philadelphia.
Died August 13th, 1996 at 70 years old in New York City.
Robert Abram Bartlett
Newfoundland-american explorer.
Born August 15th, 1875 in Brigus.
Died April 28th, 1946 at 70 years old in New York City.
Wilhelm Weitling
German-american socialist (1808–1871).
Born October 5th, 1808 in Magdeburg.
Died January 25th, 1871 at 62 years old in New York City. [ref]
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