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10 Notable deaths
in New York City
Glenn Frey
American rock musician (1948–2016).
Born November 6th, 1948 in Detroit.
Died January 18th, 2016 at 67 years old in New York City (rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia).
John Hughes
American filmmaker (1950–2009).
Born February 18th, 1950 in Lansing.
Died August 6th, 2009 at 59 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
John Cazale
American actor (1935–1978).
Born August 12th, 1935 in Revere.
Died March 13th, 1978 at 42 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Yul Brynner
Russian-born american actor (1920–1985).
Born July 11th, 1920 in Vladivostok. [ref]
Died October 10th, 1985 at 65 years old in New York City (lung cancer). [ref]
Tony Bennett
American singer (1926–2023).
Born August 3rd, 1926 in Queens.
Died July 21st, 2023 at 96 years old in New York City. [ref]
Chester A. Arthur
President of the united states from 1881 to 1885.
Born October 5th, 1829 in Fairfield.
Died November 18th, 1886 at 57 years old in New York City (stroke).
Rue McClanahan
American actress and comedian (1934-2010).
Born February 21st, 1934 in Healdton.
Died June 3rd, 2010 at 76 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Leonard Bernstein
American conductor and composer (1918–1990).
Born August 25th, 1918 in Lawrence.
Died October 14th, 1990 at 72 years old in New York City (pneumonia, cardiac arrest).
Kurt Vonnegut
American author (1922–2007).
Born November 11th, 1922 in Indianapolis.
Died April 11th, 2007 at 84 years old in New York City (falling from height). [ref]
Woody Guthrie
American singer-songwriter (1912–1967).
Born July 14th, 1912 in Okemah.
Died October 3rd, 1967 at 55 years old in New York City (Huntington's disease).
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