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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Zhang Jie
Chinese novelist and writer.
Born April 27th, 1937 in Beijing.
Died January 21st, 2022 at 84 years old in New York City. [ref]
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
American tennis player (1912–1996).
Born September 18th, 1912 in Sharon.
Died February 27th, 1996 at 83 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Eugen Schüfftan
German cinematographer (1893-1977).
Born July 21st, 1893 in Wrocław.
Died September 6th, 1977 at 84 years old in New York City.
Kate Bruce
American silent film actress (1860–1946).
Born February 17th, 1860 in Columbus.
Died April 2nd, 1946 at 86 years old in New York City.
John P. Stockton
American politician (1826-1900).
Born August 2nd, 1826 in Princeton.
Died January 22nd, 1900 at 73 years old in New York City.
Alena Vrzáňová
Czech figure skater (1931–2015).
Born May 16th, 1931 in Prague. [ref]
Died July 30th, 2015 at 84 years old in New York City.
Edgar Saltus
American writer (1855–1921).
Born October 8th, 1855 in New York City.
Died July 31st, 1921 at 65 years old in New York City.
Sonja Graf
German-born american chess player.
Born December 16th, 1908 in Munich.
Died March 6th, 1965 at 56 years old in New York City (liver disease).
Al Sears
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1910-1990).
Born February 22nd, 1910 in Macomb.
Died March 23rd, 1990 at 80 years old in New York City.
Matt McGrath
Olympic athletic competitor (1877–1941).
Born December 18th, 1878 in Nenagh.
Died January 29th, 1941 at 62 years old in New York City.
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