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1,574 Notable deaths
in New York City
Leonora Speyer
American poet (1872–1956).
Born November 7th, 1872 in Washington, D.C..
Died February 10th, 1956 at 83 years old in New York City.
Maxie Long
American sprinter (1878–1959).
Born October 16th, 1878 in Belmont. [ref]
Died March 4th, 1959 at 80 years old in New York City.
Karl Weigl
Austrian composer.
Born February 6th, 1881 in Vienna. [ref]
Died August 11th, 1949 at 68 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Mina Rees
American mathematician.
Born August 2nd, 1902 in Cleveland.
Died October 25th, 1997 at 95 years old in New York City.
Jan Lechoń
Polish writer (1899-1956).
Born March 13th, 1899 in Warsaw.
Died June 8th, 1956 at 57 years old in New York City (falling).
Mary Thurman
Actress (1895-1925).
Born April 27th, 1895 in Richfield.
Died December 22nd, 1925 at 30 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Nathan Rapoport
Polish-born jewish sculptor and painter (1911-1987).
Born November 7th, 1911 in Warsaw.
Died June 4th, 1987 at 75 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Marguerite Marsh
Actress (1888-1925).
Born April 18th, 1888 in Lawrence.
Died December 8th, 1925 at 37 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Walter Wellman
American explorer (1858-1934).
Born November 3rd, 1858 in Mentor.
Died January 31st, 1934 at 75 years old in New York City.
Emily Stevens
Actress (1882-1928).
Born February 27th, 1882 in New York City.
Died January 3rd, 1928 at 45 years old in New York City.
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