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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Nancy Graves
American conceptual artist (1939–1995).
Born December 23rd, 1940 in Pittsfield.
Died October 21st, 1995 at 54 years old in New York City (ovarian cancer).
George Adams
American jazz musician (1940-1992).
Born April 29th, 1940 in Covington.
Died November 24th, 1992 at 52 years old in New York City.
Isidore Singer
American encyclopedia editor and political activist (1859–1939).
Born November 10th, 1859 in Hranice.
Died February 20th, 1939 at 79 years old in New York City.
Alice Duer Miller
American poet (1874-1942).
Born July 28th, 1874 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 22nd, 1942 at 68 years old in New York City. [ref]
Frederick John Kiesler
Austrian architect and sculptor (1890-1965).
Born September 22nd, 1890 in Vienna, Chernivtsi.
Died December 27th, 1965 at 75 years old in New York City.
George London
Opera singer from canada (1920-1985).
Born May 30th, 1920 in Montreal.
Died March 24th, 1985 at 64 years old in New York City (disease).
Edward Tatum
Us genetics scientist (1909-1975).
Born December 14th, 1909 in Boulder.
Died November 5th, 1975 at 65 years old in New York City.
Daniel S. Dickinson
American politician, lawyer and postmaster (1800-1866).
Born September 11th, 1800 in Goshen.
Died April 12th, 1866 at 65 years old in New York City.
Moriz Rosenthal
Polish pianist.
Born December 17th, 1862 in Lviv.
Died September 3rd, 1946 at 83 years old in New York City.
William F. Lamb
Architect (1883–1952).
Born November 21st, 1883 in Brooklyn.
Died September 8th, 1952 at 68 years old in New York City.
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