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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Al Haig
American pianist (1922-1982).
Born July 22nd, 1924 in Newark. [ref]
Died November 16th, 1982 at 58 years old in New York City.
Lew Brown
Russian-american tin pan alley lyricist, songwriter (1893-1958).
Born December 10th, 1893 in Odesa. [ref]
Died February 5th, 1958 at 64 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Harry Carney
American jazz musician (1910–1974).
Born April 1st, 1910 in Boston.
Died October 8th, 1974 at 64 years old in New York City.
Louis Nizer
American lawyer (1902-1994).
Born February 6th, 1902 in London.
Died November 10th, 1994 at 92 years old in New York City.
René Dubos
American microbiologist (1901-1982).
Born February 20th, 1901 in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt.
Died February 20th, 1982 at 81 years old in New York City.
Elinor Wylie
American poet (1885-1928).
Born September 7th, 1885 in Somerville.
Died December 16th, 1928 at 43 years old in New York City (stroke).
David Levine
American caricaturist (1926-2009).
Born December 20th, 1926 in Brooklyn.
Died December 29th, 2009 at 83 years old in New York City (prostate cancer). [ref]
Alexander Stirling Calder
American artist (1870–1945).
Born January 11th, 1870 in Philadelphia.
Died January 7th, 1945 at 74 years old in New York City.
Bert Wheeler
American comedian (1895-1968).
Born April 7th, 1895 in Paterson.
Died January 18th, 1968 at 72 years old in New York City (kidney failure).
Arthur Russell
American musician (1951-1992).
Born May 21st, 1951 in Oskaloosa.
Died April 4th, 1992 at 40 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications).
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