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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Buddy Johnson
American jazz and new york blues pianist and bandleader (1915–1977).
Born January 10th, 1915 in Darlington.
Died February 9th, 1977 at 62 years old in New York City.
William Keighley
American actor and film director (1889-1984).
Born August 4th, 1889 in Philadelphia.
Died June 24th, 1984 at 94 years old in New York City.
Louise Bogan
American poet (1897-1970).
Born August 11th, 1897 in Livermore Falls.
Died February 4th, 1970 at 72 years old in New York City.
Stephen Pearl Andrews
American anarchist (1812-1886).
Born March 22nd, 1812 in Templeton.
Died May 21st, 1886 at 74 years old in New York City.
Rosina Lawrence
American actress (1912-1997).
Born December 30th, 1912 in Westboro.
Died June 23rd, 1997 at 84 years old in New York City (cancer).
Gao Yaojie
Chinese gynecologist, academic and aids activist (1927–2023).
Born December 19th, 1927 in Cao County.
Died December 10th, 2023 at 95 years old in New York City. [ref]
Victoria Kent
Spanish politician (1898–1987).
Born March 6th, 1892 in Málaga.
Died September 25th, 1987 at 95 years old in New York City.
Sy Oliver
American jazz arranger, trumpeter, composer, singer and bandleader (1910–1988).
Born December 17th, 1910 in Battle Creek.
Died May 28th, 1988 at 77 years old in New York City.
Tiny Grimes
American jazz and r&b guitarist (1916–1989).
Born July 7th, 1916 in Newport News.
Died March 4th, 1989 at 72 years old in New York City (meningitis).
Sonny Fortune
American saxophonist (1939–2018).
Born May 19th, 1939 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died October 25th, 2018 at 79 years old in New York City (cerebrovascular disease). [ref]
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